Community Gardens Greenhouse - Lowell, MA
Revolving Museum
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The garden was created by the founder of the Community Gardens
Greenhouse, Janice Pokorski. In 2004, Janice was working at the Revolving
Museum and expressed an interest in creating a garden. Jerry Beck, the
museum's director, obtained a $500 grant and the garden was born.
Framing the entranceway to the museum, this living artwork provides a
vibrant walkway into one of the most intriguing museums in the United
States. The garden represents a community bringing people together in
conversation and providing a burst of color among the cobblestones and
Greenhouse, Janice Pokorski. In 2004, Janice was working at the Revolving
Museum and expressed an interest in creating a garden. Jerry Beck, the
museum's director, obtained a $500 grant and the garden was born.
Framing the entranceway to the museum, this living artwork provides a
vibrant walkway into one of the most intriguing museums in the United
States. The garden represents a community bringing people together in
conversation and providing a burst of color among the cobblestones and
Located in the heart of downtown Lowell
22 Shattuck Street
Parking is available in one of Lowell's many parking garages. On street
meter parking is also available.
Hours of Operation: Garden is always open.
22 Shattuck Street
Parking is available in one of Lowell's many parking garages. On street
meter parking is also available.
Hours of Operation: Garden is always open.
| Growing communities from the ground up! |
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Garden of Big Ideas and Earthly Delights
bricks. Tourist, residents, educators, business persons and restaurant dwellers come from near and far to view this gem.
You can be sure to see the garden at its peak during the Lowell Folk Festival in July.
Planting and maintenance are provided by the Community Gardens Greenhouse staff. Flowers are grown in the Community
Gardens greenhouse; perennials have been donated by Perennial Partners.
The Revolving Museum and Community Gardens Greenhouse are partners; garden services are ongoing and varied.
Volunteers are warmly welcomed. View additional pictures of the spring cleanup sponsored by Life Alive Café in Lowell.
You can be sure to see the garden at its peak during the Lowell Folk Festival in July.
Planting and maintenance are provided by the Community Gardens Greenhouse staff. Flowers are grown in the Community
Gardens greenhouse; perennials have been donated by Perennial Partners.
The Revolving Museum and Community Gardens Greenhouse are partners; garden services are ongoing and varied.
Volunteers are warmly welcomed. View additional pictures of the spring cleanup sponsored by Life Alive Café in Lowell.
Garden beds in early spring after Lowell's Life
Alive Café sponsored a spring cleanup.
Alive Café sponsored a spring cleanup.
| Many thanks to the spring cleanup crew! |
Before & after images of a
shady garden bed.
Impatiens, astilbe and
hosta have been planted.
Impatiens are an annual;
astilbe and hosta
perennials.
shady garden bed.
Impatiens, astilbe and
hosta have been planted.
Impatiens are an annual;
astilbe and hosta
perennials.
| Color in the City - a feature article published by the Lowell Sun | |