We've been kind of flying under the radar with the Great Summit Garage Sale, but we hope you can participate!
This Saturday, August 20, sell off some stuff you don't need anymore! Garage sale, porch sale, lemonade stand, whatever you like.
We're getting some ads, and it's the same day as the Macalester-Groveland sale, so hopefully there will be a lot of people attending!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Dittenhofer House Fire
Here are some pictures of the fire at 705 Summit, courtesy of the St. Paul Fire Department. Looks like restoration work is beginning already!
SARPA's Position on the House of Hope Church Garden
Many local residents have contacted us with regards to the front yard garden at the House of Hope Church — and particularly its fencing. Please note that, since the church chose not to contact SARPA directly regarding their plans, we were not able to be directly involved with the process, which might have saved everyone a lot of headaches. Regardless, here is the SARPA board's official position, as taken in June 2011, which is in favor of the garden but not the fence:
13 July, 2011
Amy Spong
Heritage Preservation Specialist
City of Saint Paul
25 Fourth Street West, Suite 1400
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Dear Amy,
I am writing this letter to clarify SARPA’s position on the new front-yard garden at House of Hope Church, located at 797 Summit Avenue.
House of Hope never formally or informally solicited SARPA’s position on the garden. However, one of our members brought it to our attention following an article on the garden in the Pioneer Press. SARPA never took a formal position on the garden, but in an exchange of emails regarding the plan, board members were generally personally in favor of the garden. Reasons cited were its innovative use, its addition to the diverse gardens of Summit, and most of all, the fact that it was reversible and non-invasive. Some members contacted the church directly to indicate their support, and the garden was part of the year’s Garden Stroll.
Board members, however, were completely unaware of the corral-style fence, which took us by surprise. We feel that no one knew that the fence was part of the plan, and find it extremely historically inappropriate.
At our June board meeting, the SARPA board unanimously passed the following:
That:
• Although we are in favor of the front-yard garden located at House of Hope,
• We are unanimously opposed to the corral-style fence surrounding the garden. We believe it historically inappropriate, and strongly doubt that it would be allowed in any other (private or public) front yard along Summit Avenue.
• We request that the HPC reverse its approval of the fence, and that its is immediately removed.
• We request that any fence put in its place undergoes thorough HPC design review, and that it is historically appropriate. Suggestions include wrought iron (or similar), or appropriate wood pickets, perhaps with plant screenings.
• If, for whatever reason, an approved historic fence is not possible, we request that the garden is either unfenced or relocated.
We appreciate the working relationship that SARPA has with the city’s HPC, and hope that this relationship and communication only improves!
Sincerely,
Bethany Gladhill
SARPA President
13 July, 2011
Amy Spong
Heritage Preservation Specialist
City of Saint Paul
25 Fourth Street West, Suite 1400
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Dear Amy,
I am writing this letter to clarify SARPA’s position on the new front-yard garden at House of Hope Church, located at 797 Summit Avenue.
House of Hope never formally or informally solicited SARPA’s position on the garden. However, one of our members brought it to our attention following an article on the garden in the Pioneer Press. SARPA never took a formal position on the garden, but in an exchange of emails regarding the plan, board members were generally personally in favor of the garden. Reasons cited were its innovative use, its addition to the diverse gardens of Summit, and most of all, the fact that it was reversible and non-invasive. Some members contacted the church directly to indicate their support, and the garden was part of the year’s Garden Stroll.
Board members, however, were completely unaware of the corral-style fence, which took us by surprise. We feel that no one knew that the fence was part of the plan, and find it extremely historically inappropriate.
At our June board meeting, the SARPA board unanimously passed the following:
That:
• Although we are in favor of the front-yard garden located at House of Hope,
• We are unanimously opposed to the corral-style fence surrounding the garden. We believe it historically inappropriate, and strongly doubt that it would be allowed in any other (private or public) front yard along Summit Avenue.
• We request that the HPC reverse its approval of the fence, and that its is immediately removed.
• We request that any fence put in its place undergoes thorough HPC design review, and that it is historically appropriate. Suggestions include wrought iron (or similar), or appropriate wood pickets, perhaps with plant screenings.
• If, for whatever reason, an approved historic fence is not possible, we request that the garden is either unfenced or relocated.
We appreciate the working relationship that SARPA has with the city’s HPC, and hope that this relationship and communication only improves!
Sincerely,
Bethany Gladhill
SARPA President
Sunday, June 26, 2011
SARPA on the news
The Garden Guy on Channel 9 news talks about SARPA's Stroll:
Stroll coverage
Tickets are available the day of the stroll--that's today!--so if you were waiting to see what the weather was going to do, you can buy your tickets now.
Stroll & Tea today 1 PM to 5 PM.
Stroll coverage
Tickets are available the day of the stroll--that's today!--so if you were waiting to see what the weather was going to do, you can buy your tickets now.
Stroll & Tea today 1 PM to 5 PM.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Quick Updates
Great Annual Meeting tonight! Welcome to the board, Ed Bohrer and Brian Millberg, and we were thrilled to re-elect Elisabeth Paper!
Please come to the Garden Stroll on Sunday — the weather is supposed to be great, the gardens are magnificent, and the tea looks delicious! Follow us on Facebook for sneak peeks!
Please come to the Garden Stroll on Sunday — the weather is supposed to be great, the gardens are magnificent, and the tea looks delicious! Follow us on Facebook for sneak peeks!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Garden Countdown
Did you know that the Summit Garden Stroll is Sunday, June 26? We're doing a countdown to the Stroll over on our Facebook page, where you can get a daily sneak preview of the gardens on this year's tour. "Like" is and they'll show up in your news feed daily!
Meanwhile, here's the menu for the tea, just to get your mouth watering:
Catered by the Golden Fig
Tickets to the Stroll $10 and the Tea $12
Menu:
Tomato Basil Tea Sandwich (Made with local hydroponically grown tomatoes and Dehn Garden Basil)
Cucumber Dill Tea Sandwich with Lemon Dill Butter (made with local hydroponic cucumbers and Dehn's Garden Dill)
Endive with seasonal salad on each leaf (either asparagus with an herbed vinaigrette, or spring peas and radishes depending on what’s seasonal at the time.)
Freshly Baked Lemon Scone with selection of toppers-Devonshire cream, local strawberry preserves and local honey.
Espresso Chocolate Chip and Lemon Shortbread cookies
Macaroons with a dollop of fresh lemon curd in the center
Baby Brownies
Milk and Dark foil wrapped chocolates from local chocolatiers
Tea inspired trail mix- Almonds, Door County dried cherries, pistachios and rose petals Skewered Blackberries with fresh lemon zest and Lavender Lemon Syrup
Fresh Lavender Lemonade
A selection of tea in bags and iced tea from local tea blender Mindy Kelley.
There will also be a selection of fresh citrus wedges, sugar cubes and local honey to serve with the tea.
Tickets available at SARPA.org or at Johnson & Sons Florist at 1738 Grand Ave.; Kowalski's Markets at all eight locations including Grand Ave., Woodbury and White Bear Lake; and Frattallone's Ace Hardware Stores at two locations: 650 & 1676 Grand Ave.
Meanwhile, here's the menu for the tea, just to get your mouth watering:
Catered by the Golden Fig
Tickets to the Stroll $10 and the Tea $12
Menu:
Tomato Basil Tea Sandwich (Made with local hydroponically grown tomatoes and Dehn Garden Basil)
Cucumber Dill Tea Sandwich with Lemon Dill Butter (made with local hydroponic cucumbers and Dehn's Garden Dill)
Endive with seasonal salad on each leaf (either asparagus with an herbed vinaigrette, or spring peas and radishes depending on what’s seasonal at the time.)
Freshly Baked Lemon Scone with selection of toppers-Devonshire cream, local strawberry preserves and local honey.
Espresso Chocolate Chip and Lemon Shortbread cookies
Macaroons with a dollop of fresh lemon curd in the center
Baby Brownies
Milk and Dark foil wrapped chocolates from local chocolatiers
Tea inspired trail mix- Almonds, Door County dried cherries, pistachios and rose petals Skewered Blackberries with fresh lemon zest and Lavender Lemon Syrup
Fresh Lavender Lemonade
A selection of tea in bags and iced tea from local tea blender Mindy Kelley.
There will also be a selection of fresh citrus wedges, sugar cubes and local honey to serve with the tea.
Tickets available at SARPA.org or at Johnson & Sons Florist at 1738 Grand Ave.; Kowalski's Markets at all eight locations including Grand Ave., Woodbury and White Bear Lake; and Frattallone's Ace Hardware Stores at two locations: 650 & 1676 Grand Ave.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Volunteer with SARPA for Summer Gardening!
One of SARPA's main projects is the public gardens on Summit, specifically the planters on the Ayd Mill Road overpass and the Monument garden at the river. Can you help us take care of them?
We'll be planting the Ayd Mill planters on Thursday, June 2, starting between 9/9:30 am. Master gardener Marge Hols will again be coordinating the plantings, so not only will you help us out, but you'll learn a lot. Many hands make light work; just show up if you would like to help.
We also need people to help water the planters this summer (it costs us close to $2,000 if we want the city to do it). There are 7 planters, and each needs 2 gallons twice a week. Can you sign up for one week this summer?
We'll likely need help with the Monument Garden as well, but that's not set yet.
Email us at hello@SARPA.org if you can help out, or just leave a comment below and we'll get in touch with you!
We'll be planting the Ayd Mill planters on Thursday, June 2, starting between 9/9:30 am. Master gardener Marge Hols will again be coordinating the plantings, so not only will you help us out, but you'll learn a lot. Many hands make light work; just show up if you would like to help.
We also need people to help water the planters this summer (it costs us close to $2,000 if we want the city to do it). There are 7 planters, and each needs 2 gallons twice a week. Can you sign up for one week this summer?
We'll likely need help with the Monument Garden as well, but that's not set yet.
Email us at hello@SARPA.org if you can help out, or just leave a comment below and we'll get in touch with you!
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