SOMA Living April 2023

As we enter spring, and warm weather feels like it is on the horizon, anticipation builds for our community’s vegetation to blossom around us. SOMA’s beautiful spring foliage does not just happen on its own. It comes with help from the volunteers of the dedicated Maplewood Garden Club (MGC). The Maplewood Garden Club helps “greenify” our public spaces and private homes, since 1927. MGC is credited with potted plants at the Maplewood Train Station and town pool as well as for maintaining the Durand-Hedden Herb Garden and the Hilton Library Rain Garden. The Maplewood Garden Club’s youth program teaches children the fun of vegetable gardening and donates its harvest to local food pantries. Whether you are a gardening newbie, or have a certified green thumb, the Maplewood Gardening club can assist you with your home’s personal outdoor space. MGC hosts monthly demonstrations that range from flowerbed design to sustainable gardening tips. To help adorn your home’s landscape, the Club has its annual and perennial Plant Sale/Fundraiser located near the Maplewood Community pool on May 11th to 13th, just before Mother’s Day. The Maplewood Garden Club has strong roots in SOMA for 96 years. Find out more at: maplewoodgardenclub.org REAL ESTATE STOP AND SMELL THE SOMA ROSES

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