The Webster Village Historical Preservation Commission

would like to thank oll who participated in the

Annual Garden Tours throughout the years

All who attended throuoghly enjoyed this self-guided tour of ten beautiful village gardens.  We would like to thank the talented gardeners who worked so hard to get their gardens ready and for welcoming the visitors into thier yards.

A special thanks to Gail Maier from Nest Things for her helpful information and advice.

Scroll down to see photos and garden descriptions.

John & Pam Stewart, 26 Fuller Avenue

We purchased the house at 26 Fuller Avenue in January 1979.  In the spring of 1979 we found we owned a rose garden and had acquired wonderful neighbors (Beth and Vic Marra) who were avid growers of flowers (Beth) and vegetables (Vic).  My husband John was familiar with gardening and previously worked a short time in landscaping.  I, on the other hand, had never planted, trimmed or cultivated anything, but I do love flowers.  I set a goal to have fresh cut flowers on my desk at work from spring to fall. 

Keith, Amelia and their three children moved to the Webster village in March 2010.  Their home was built in 1916.  They are learning what plants they have and how to care for them.  The large front porch is flanked with two Japanese fringe maples.  The back yard features a beautiful stonescape patio. 

A pergola with wisteria opens out to the back yard and the childrens’ play area.  The stonescape features raised beds with perennials.  They are just learning the names of the plants.  Some of these are hostas, climbing hydrangea, black-eyed Susans, coral bells, hollyhocks, roses, clematis and lilies. 

William & Carol Carreo ~  224 Curtice Park

From April to October Bill has over 60 varieties, with some 3,000 individual plants.  From early spring to mid-summer there are azaleas, iris, poppies, blue/white bells, primrose, roses, tulips, daffodils, honey suckle, weeping cherry and crocus... just to name a few.

From July to October he enjoys the  rose of sharon, mums, lilies, hydrangea, hibiscus, sunflowers, daisies, cosmos, marigold, hosta, bamboo, holley, black eye susan, and yellow bud to name a few more.

 He also has raspberries, tomatoes, zucchini, winter squash and a variety of herbs.

Overall Bill mulches all leaves & clippings etc. for use in the garden in an effort to keep it organic he uses only organic fertilizer; no weed killer and no insecticides

Bill believes that gardening should help one develop a sense of peacefulness with nature, and it should be considered fun – not work.  His hope is that this notion comes across to all those who visit his gardens.

Dot & Jerry Smart, 73 Park Avenue

 "As a member of the Rochester Butterfly Club, I always plant the garden with butterflies (and hummingbirds) in mind.

In the ‘what’s new’ department, I’m trying ZOWIE! Zinnia this year, reported to be a great butterfly attractor.  Perhaps we will be lucky enough to spot a Giant Swallowtail (wingspan up to 51/2”) again this year."

"Vegetable and seed sales are up over 20% this year and in keeping with the sustainability movement I have planted more veggies along with parsley for the Black Swallowtails.

 Stop over and see sure-fire simple ways to keep cutworms off the tomatoes, slugs from decapitating your pepper plants and an organic way of keeping slugs from turning your hosta leaves into cut-lace work.  Learn how to keep those pesky squirrels off the bird feeder forever."

Phil & Judy Sinaguglia

231 Champion Ave

Lush gardens of pachysandra surround much of the house.  Decorative curbing encircles many of the front gardens.  There is a cozy corner with a bench for reading or resting among the hydrangea and a young Japanese maple. 

Phil and Judy’s gardens are informal and have grown in area every year.  They are an ever-changing work in progress.  Besides the many varieties of flowers and plants; there are many small whimsical garden statues placed for the viewers’ enjoyment.