THE SECRETS WILL BE REVEALED!
On Sunday, June 1, 2008 (rain date: June 8th), homeowners will reveal their “secret gardens” as part of the Annual Secret Garden Tour, a fundraiser for the Hoboken Historical Museum. We would like to thank the Hoboken Garden Club for their partnership. And many thanks to Hufnagel Landscaping for their sponsorship of this event, as well as to 14th Street Garden Center and Beethoven's Veranda for their additional support.
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HOBOKEN'S HORTICULTURAL HISTORY
Gardening in Hoboken has a rich tradition. Colonel John Stevens (1749 – 1838), who founded Hoboken, was a garden enthusiast, importing and cultivating new plants from around the world. His gardens were regarded as among the most elaborate and scientifically cultivated of the day. The lists kept of seeds, plants and books ordered document his relationship with horticultural pioneers, including John Bartram, America’s first great botanist, and Bernard McMahon, who helped document the Lewis & Clark expedition. And, if you enjoy the beauty of the Chrysanthemum or Camellia, then you have Colonel Stevens to thank for that, as he introduced them both to America from China.
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TOUR TIMES & TICKET INFORMATION
Guided tours leave every 1/2 hour from the Museum and begin at 9:00 am; last tour departs at 4:00 pm. Tours last approx. 2 hours. Tickets $20 in advance and for Museum and Hoboken Garden Club members; $25 day of event. Tickets available at five locations: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St.; Baskets of Distinction, 1102 Washington St.; Beethoven's Veranda, 108 10th St.; Amanda’s restaurant, 908 Washington St.; and Sparrow Wine & Liquor, 126 Washington St. Advance purchase recommended, as space is limited. For advance tickets by credit card, call 201.656.2240 ext. 6 and leave your number and someone will call you back to take the details over the phone.
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WHAT YOU'LL SEE THIS YEAR
This year’s “Secret Garden” tour, which features 12 gardens, stretches from the Northeast corner of the Mile Square City to the Southwest and includes a wide range of garden designs by both dedicated amateur gardeners and professional designers. Highlights include clever solutions to challenging issues such as shallow soil and deep shade, as well as designs that accommodate kids and pets among the greenery and flowers. One garden features a patio with a combination koi pond/water garden, with planted borders and traditional English cottage plantings in containers. Another is a triumph gardening skill over shade: a deeply shaded garden that wends between a house and an artist’s studio, featuring holly and climbing hydrangea, with plenty of ferns, hostas and bleeding hearts at the lower level. The tour also will feature an architect’s back yard, with an experimental “green roof” on a backyard shed.
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PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE MUSEUM
Hoboken Historical Museum & Cultural Center was founded 1986 to educate the public about Hoboken’s history, diverse culture, architecture and historic landmarks. The Museum offers special exhibits, tours, events, lectures, as well as numerous educational programs for both adults and children. The Museum is a not-for-profit tax-exempt 501(c) entity.
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