The New London Beautification Committee is very excited to
announce two new initiatives this season in an effort to further encourage
gardening in New London. The first initiative is a Plant Give-Away that will be
held on Sunday, May 20 from 11:00-2:00 at Ocean Beach
Park. Plants from Beautification sites around town
as well as members’ own gardens will be available on a limited first come,
first served basis until the supply runs out.
The Give Away will be a rain or shine event, and Beautification members
will be available for advice regarding care of the plants.
The second initiative to encourage gardening in New London came about
because Beautification was aware that its annual awards presented to local
businesses didn’t include all the beautification efforts going on throughout the
city. A “Thank You” campaign has been created to
recognize both homeowners and businesses trying to improve New London’s appearance. Noteworthy gardening efforts that come to Beautification’s
attention will receive postcards in the mail thanking the residents or business
owners for doing their part to beautify New
London. If you
would like to draw attention to a beautifully executed planter by a business’s
entrance or to a delightfully landscaped yard, please contact Beautification through
its website: nlbeautification.org or contact Tita Williams at 860-443-9694.
