Daffodils at Copp’s Hill Burial Ground – April 2011

Planting for the Future at Christopher Columbus Park

On a day after a drenching rain, members of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park’s horticulture group waded into the soggy soil and planted 300 daffodil bulbs in the crescent garden near the trellis. The bulbs provided through the city’s Boston Blooms with Daffodils program were in prime condition, so hopes for a spectacular spring Read More…

Marathon Daffodils Placed in Neighborhood Parks, Marking 5 Years After Bombings

“Boston Strong” Marathon Daffodils not only line the 26.2 mile route, but potted daffodil plants are spread throughout Boston’s neighborhood parks this weekend, including Christopher Columbus Park on the North End waterfront. The respectful gesture honors those who were lost five years ago on the April 15th bombings. Organizers including the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park ask Read More…

Plant Thousands of Daffodil Bulbs on the North End Greenway Parks … Check!

The daffodil bulbs are planted, approximately 10,000 in total! Whew, I feel tired just writing that. So, imagine how tired all the volunteers are that put in the hard work to create an amazing display come Spring 2013. It was truly a group effort with the Friends of the North End Parks and the Rose F. Read More…