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Look for signs with this logo to find gardens on the walk. 21st Annual Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk JULY 16 & 17 To 1153 Kenmore 10AM 4PM 2022 NICHOLSON 73 BR Samuel P. Capen was the first full-time, salaried Chancellor at the University at Buffalo (UB). The Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk began in 2002 with 24 gardens, in an effort to showcase the neighborhoods surrounding UB’s South campus, which includes the University District of Buffalo, Eggertsville, Amherst, and Tonawanda. 2022 Marks the 21ST year of the Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk, a free self-guided tour of more than 50 private gardens and carefully nurtured public spaces. The Capen Garden Walk is designed to encourage neighborhood beautification and collaboration to build strong communities. CHRISTINE H. BROOKS GARDEN GRANT The purpose of this monetary award is to encourage gardeners, both experienced and new, to beautify our University Heights neighborhood and participate in the Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk. The award was established in 2016 to honor the spirit of dedicated gardener Christine H. Brooks (May 20, 1938-January 14, 2015), whose lovely garden on Larchmont Road enhanced our neighborhood for many years. ark r P ABOUT THE SAMUEL P. CAPEN GARDEN WALK If you would like to contribute to the Christine Brooks Memorial Fund, please make checks payable to “University Heights Collaborative,” write “Christine Brooks Memorial” in the memo, and send to Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk, 2 University Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214. Maps Available Parking Available PLANT AND SEED EXCHANGES Public Garden The Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk Committee sponsors two plant and seed exchanges annually, one at the beginning of the planting season and one at the end. Our goal is to share perennials and seeds, at no cost, with our fellow gardeners. We thank the many gardeners who contribute plants and seeds from their gardens and the University Heights Arts Association for providing a variety of packaged ARTseeds and a detailed planting guide. We adhere to CDC Guidelines. The Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk is a voluntary public neighborhood activity. All visitors assume personal risk for their participation and are asked to adhere to safety guidelines. ourheights.org/gardenwalk MERRIMA ea UB Anderson Gallery, 1 Martha Jackson Pl, Buffalo, NY 14214 Lin MAPS AVAILABLE AT: Private Garden Capen by Night Garden Capen Garden Walk Supporter STOP BACK AFTER DARK Capen Garden Walk by Night run Re-visit some of our gardens unde evening ambiance Find more details of these events a and on Facebook

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HOW TO READ AN ENTRY Address Garden Name Location Type of Garden Features FEATURES: P - Pond APS - Arbors/ R - Rock Garden Pergolas/Structures S - Shade Garden V - Vegetable Garden N - Native Plants F - Fountain O - Organic RB - Raised Bed Pn - Pollinator & Butterfly attractors PB -Previous Christine Brooks Garden Grant Recipient WSA - Wheelchair and stroller accessible Christine Brooks Garden Grant Recipient Public Garden Capen by Night Garden Maps Available Sa Saturday only The Capen Garden Walk is a participant in Garden Walk Buffalo Niagara. Garden Walk Buffalo Niagara is a great green umbrella under which Garden Walk Buffalo, other Buffalo Niagara garden walks, open gardens, garden-related events, symposia, and tours are packaged and promoted to attract visitors from far and wide. n 73 Brinton St. Brinton Bliss Front Eclectic N RB Sa Features perennial native plants with natural polinators. A constant work-in-progress and the love child of Covid boredom and restlessness that now blooms with bursts of color and joy. n 95 Callodine Ave. John and Cottrell Smith Front, Side Mixed Flowers A very nice corner house that provides a smile on my neighbors’ faces as we commute back and forth from work and our travels. n 44 Capen Blvd. Dr. Bellavia’s Serene Space Front, Side, Back, WSA Eclectic S APS RB A place of serenity and beauty. n 104 Capen Blvd. Lucinda Johnson Front, Side, Back Eclectic, Vegetable S RB Plunge Pool My gardens represent members of my family. When I’m working and relaxing here, I feel close to them. Many plants are from from my mother’s gardens or were some of her favorites. I planted them in her memory after she passed. My fountain was made by my son in welding school, so it is dear to me. My dad was a landscape and building contractor, so the hardscapes and deck structures are because of what I learned from him. 250 Capen Blvd. Emer’s Endeavor Front, Side, Back, WSA Eclectic APS Various gardens surrounding house, with pergola-covered patio. 359 Capen Blvd. Backyard Oasis Front, Back Formal Flowering annuals with some perennials added for a pop of color. n 14 Claremont Ave. Tribo Family Front, Side, Back Eclectic P N O APS RB Grapes and hops for making wine and beer. Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired raised beds and arbor. Koi pond nestled in a butterfly-and bee-friendly garden. 25 Devereaux Ave. Perennial Garden Front, Side Eclectic R S PB Growing perennial garden with an eclectic side bed. 37 Devereaux Ave. Sharon’s Relaxing Garden Front, Back Eclectic S PB After removing a large swimming pool that filled about 75% of my back yard, I have gradually transformed my yard into a relaxing green space. A perennial garden, much of it shaded, curves around the yard. In 2018, a Christine Brooks Memorial Garden Grant enabled me to added a raised garden bed in my front yard. I was a Buffalo in Bloom winner in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Heath and Mildred Heath St. Triangle Community APS City property: 3 flower beds, Block Club sign, and wooden buffalo and Buffalo sign to be put in on the day of the Garden Walk. n 252 Highgate Ave. The Princess & the Frog Front, Side, Back, WSA Eclectic Sa n 281 Highgate Ave. Jesse Lunn Front, Back, WSA Eclectic S V APS Formal front yard with a large private back yard containing hundreds of perennials, trees, and vines. You’ll also see multiple seating areas, a fire pit, as well as some garden art and glass. Feel free to ring the bell if you have any questions. 348 Highgate Ave. McDowell Garden Front, WSA Eclectic R A combination of annual and perennial flowers, with a rock garden. Larchmont and Radcliffe Templeton Park One of Buffalo’s many pocket parks includes a child-friendly, safe, and durable perennial garden, a gathering area surrounded by trees and shrubbery, benches, and home of the Christine H. Brooks Memorial Tree. 69 Larchmont Rd. Brian’s Place Front, Side, Back Cottage, Formal R S N Spreading joy, in fond memory of our beloved son Brian Michael Harper, who in April of 2022 at the young age of 33 years, was tragically killed in a traffic accident. Brian loved the Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk and each year would prepare our garden for the event. This year, we could hear his spirit saying, “The show must go on!” We have done our best to prepare a combination of annuals and perennials in the front and have even ventured to show a few plants in the back for the first time. Join us as we carry on Brian’s legacy in this festive way! 166 LaSalle Ave. Kings Garden Front, WSA Eclectic O Sa Front yard has a 10-year-old ornamental Japanese cherry tree, decorative pine, burning bush, and several rose bushes. These are accented by beds of perennials. n 3292 Main St. Tropical Paradise at Wholly Crepe Front, Back, WSA Asian, English R S RB Waterfall with tropical garden. 1 Martha Jackson Pl. UB Anderson Gallery Front, Back, WSA Sculpture Garden Merrimac to LaSalle Metro Station Linear Park WSA Linear Park is a hidden gem in the University District. It is located at the end of Merrimac Street and runs to the LaSalle Metro Station on Main Street. Through no small community effort, Linear Park and Rails to Trails have been transformed from a dark dirt path into a beautiful biking, jogging, walking, family friendly outdoor recreation green space that connects Kenmore Avenue, the University Heights neighborhood, LaSalle Metro Station, and Shoshone Park. Come see the transformation. n 179 Merrimac St. MIchaela Schmidbauer Front Eclectic, Herb Eclectic amateur garden in waning front lawn split between ornamental plants and herbs. Mix of perennials acquired mostly through Capen Garden Plant & Seed Exchange and annuals planted each year from collected seeds, including impressive sunflowers 7 generations old. Enjoy a rest at the “biergarten” cafe table; you may be joined by friendly gardeners. Minnesota Ave. Gardens on the Median of Minnesota Four city blocks of a one-mile stretch of green space on the center median of Minnesota Avenue from Main Street to Bailey Avenue. The Gardens on the Median of Minnesota Avenue consist of traditional perennial greens, trees, & shrubs, complemented by a colorful palette of annuals. Now in its ninth year, the Minnesota Avenue Median is a ribbon of green space, landscaped and maintained by a dedicated group of homeowners and volunteers who represent the Minnesota Avenue Block Club. These gardens have now become a signature focal point of neighborhood pride and community engagement. The Minnesota Avenue Garden Project is inspired by the national urban garden movement, engaging communities across the country to reclaim, refurbish, and redesign the landscape of their public green space. n 15 Montrose Ave. Tara Taylor Front PB Hosta garden and stacked walled garden. 31 Montrose Ave. Cathy Carfagna and David Meinzer Front Cottage A mix of roses, day lilies, and bright annuals. 35 Montrose Ave. McLean Front, Side, Back, WSA Eclectic RB A fun mix of day lilies, hostas, coneflower, black-eyed susans, herbs, and colorful lawn furniture. 43 Montrose Ave. Pam Front, Side, Back, WSA Eclectic Evolving small garden of mixed perennials and annuals with whimsical garden art and plant containers. “Walk the fence.”