Coe Park Gardens, Litchfield Gardens by The Garden Goddess, LLC, New England Gardens by The Garden Goddess, LLC

By working with the environment, coping with lack of top soil, and correcting past use of pesticides and various lawn chemicals, Horticulturalist, Gwenythe b. Harvey and her firm The Garden Goddess, LLC have literally turned this Park around. A successful formula of soil building, establishing colourful growth patterns, and removal of dead or diseased plantings have resulted in dramatic changes to this magical "heaven" in the Heart of Torrington, Ct. In 2006 Monarch butterflies, bees and Hummingbirds were attracted to the various plantings in the park. They are a delightful attestment to a successful improvement of their environment.

Since the fall of 2005, and despite its location at the busy intersection of Main and Litchfield Streets, a collection of plants have evolved so varied that there is plenty to see and admire whatever the time of the year. Word of the glory of the spring spectacular of bulbs has spread, and now Coe Memorial Park is attractng visitors who flock to witness the dream-like vision of peace, quiet and a tapestry of vibrant colours.

The City of Torrington's Park & Recreation Dept. has planned a varied schedule of Park concerts and activities. Call them at 860-489-2274 for the Deptartment Newletter and new of future events.

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The Park Gardens have been separated into "rooms" each with their own themes and colour schemes.
Pictured to the left is the Ivy Glen in early spring and then in September of 2006. In the spring King Alfred Daffodils, Ice Folly Narcissus and Salmon Impression Tulips make a powerful statement.
Then in late spring, the Hostas, white Bleeding Hearts, Royal Ferns and white Dianthus make their appearance. In June the ivy begins to green up and the single petaled annual white Impatience are planted. This year 2007 we are adding white Trillium, Virginia Bluebells, and Jack in the Pulpits to the bedding scheme. Annuals will also include scarlet poncho Coleus.

In the top photograph you can see a lone flowering Cherry tree to the left. This was added to the newly designed "Victorian Promenade" area which features the Mayor's Youth Council's Commerative Cherry Trees. These are the newly installed, June of 2006, raised beds in the foreground of the photograph below. Click the link below to learn more about the Gardens at Coe Memorial Park.

Coe Memorial Park 2007 Journal Pg. I
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