Our New Viewing Garden in Chinatown Park
Written By Darrah Cole, Senior Horticulturist and Designer At the very southernmost part of the Greenway is a long, narrow strip of garden. In the Horticulture Department we fondly refer to this area as “the bus stop bed” because it sits directly behind a metro bus shelter. It has never been an exciting part of the […]
‘Make and Take’ home your own Public Art
New season, new art! The Chinese New Year began January 28th and with it brought the Year of the Rooster. Up until the start of the 2018 Chinese New Year, Chinatown Park will host the public artwork Make and Take, which merges modern 3D printing technology with antique Chinese art. A collaboration between Chris Templeman […]
The Greenway as Case Study for Supporting Arts & Culture in Boston
By: Greenway Conservancy Executive Director Jesse Brackenbury The Greenway Conservancy’s reliance on donations and grants to support our award-winning public productions—from the Janet Echelman sculpture to the murals on the Greenway Wall to dance performances—has become a successful model for funding the arts in Boston. A major discussion is underway about how Boston and the […]
The Gardens in Winter
Winter is here! Two snow events in a week mean that winter is a reality. That these snow storms occurred right in time for the winter solstice may be coincidence, or serendipity. As with everything we do, we want the parks and garden beds to look great all winter long. This means considering what happens […]
Growing Greener: a New Class of Apprentices!
In early September, we welcomed a new class of Green & Grow Apprentices and they’ve taken off running!
What’s in Bloom
April showers bring May flowers. Hit the Greenway this month to see unique blooms from the Dwarf Fothergilla to the Horned Tulip.
A Little More Color and Light in Chinatown Park
The Conservancy and Chinatown Main Streets are pleased to present a joint effort to bring a little more color and light to Chinatown Park. Beginning Thursday the 14th at 4 pm, colorful lights adorning the plaza poles will be illuminated as part of Bright Lights for Winter Nights, a display of lights connecting the Greenway. […]
