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Black Rock takes its name from a black asphalt formation near School Street. The rock was removed in 1825 during the digging of the Erie Canal. With the construction of the Erie Canal, a lock was built near the foot of Austin Street. The lock laid the foundation for the forming of a commercial development of the neighborhood.
Dearborn Street
169 – Carlos and Susan Gartin. Last year, a vacant lot behind was purchased and it has been transformed into a breath-taking large garden full of a wide range of vegetables, flowers, trees, and bushes. These owners are very proud and this is a classic example of how to beautify a “slice” of the neighborhood! This is a work in progress. Enter through the front yard at 169 Dearborn St.
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174 – Gino Vega. A beautiful mix of color with many annuals and perennials. FSN-1
256 – Kevin Rybczynski and Emily Ostroff. Hidden garden with a bath tub pond features shade and full sun plants. This is behind 43 Hamilton, enter on Dearborn St.
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269 – Black Rock Heritage Garden. This second year garden has really grown with its raised beds, vegetables, berries, annuals, and perennials. Local leadership and strong community support have been the key to its success. This year it was designated as a Bi- National Peace Garden.
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278 – Pat Tobin. This gardener is continuing her efforts to create a garden of diverse flowers.
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Hamilton Street
43 – Liza and John McKee. Many reclaimed items find their way into this interesting garden that features a fish pond with a waterfall. It is connected to 256 Dearborn, another garden on the tour.
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Howell Street
155 – Bonnie Pendergast. Recycled most items from the trash, repainted and refurbished. A country, cottage-type of garden with many cute sights, including a handmade lighthouse.
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Niagara Street
1975 – Jack and Bernadette Howe. Victorian home with a beautiful garden of grasses, hanging baskets and more.
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2116 – Vicky Recore. Mixed annuals and perennials, including coleus and ferns are highlighted here.
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Thompson Street
232 – Albert Killian. Roses, daylilies, hostas, ferns and much more. This established garden is well worth the visit.
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Prior to the 1890’s, establishment of the Riverside area was primarily a rural retreat from the city. The Black Rock Land Company sold the site of Riverside Park to be included in the Buffalo Park System. Riverside Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1898 which boasted a scenic outlook of the Erie Canal and Niagara River. All Saints Church was founded in 1911 and the remainder of the area developed through the 1950’s.
Albert Street
46 – Cindy & Don Kiblin. A neat arrangement of annuals, Rose of Sharon, a hydrangea, and other perennials are within a rock garden.
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63 – Mary and Ken Corp. There are many daylilies, hostas, other perennials and some annuals with statuaries mixed in.
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Argus Street
36 – Lois Redden. Groups of pines, hostas, flowers, bushes, large trumpet vine, hens and chickens, and Rose of Sharon are around this yard.
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58 – A front porch with pizzazz invites visitors. Must see mix of sun and shade ferns, hostas, perennials, and annuals with special use of narrow space by garage.
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108 – James Lengyel. Special features include pond with fish, fairy statues in back yard with herbs, roses, and more.
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114 – Sharon and John Adler. Ornamental trees, a natural-looking rock garden with succulents, roses and perennials fill this yard. You must see the back yard!
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118 – Tom and Janice Skura. Mixed annuals and perennials, ornamental trees and flower boxes in this neat cottage-style garden.
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Baxter Street
112 – Candace and Peter Aiello. A beautiful bird bath is surrounded by flowers of all types. You will enjoy what you see!
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Beatrice Avenue
70 – Joseph and Maria Aldinger. There is a horseshoe-shaped garden, rear side beds as well as a vegetable garden.
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77 – Rosemary Fudella. A mixture of flowers, vegetables and herbs is joined by 85 Beatrice.
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85 – Bonnie Eschborn. A large city lot full of trees, perennials, annuals, trellises, hanging baskets and decorations. Visitors are welcome to rest a spell! This connects with 77 Beatrice.
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Briggs Avenue
31 – Jennifer and Jason Flading. See a beautiful arrangement of plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
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43- Pat Metzger. Annuals, perennials and roses fill the front garden. A small path welcomes you in and leads to a bird bath.
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84 – Vegetables, hostas, perennials with a country charm. Many plants with unknown names!
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Crowley Avenue
219 – Larry Weatherbee. Mainly perennials with solar fountains and many solar lights. A hot tub, too. Flowers blossom all spring and summer long.
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221 – Marcia Kozma and Dan Bley. This yard features a pond with a waterfall, a deck with gazebo, solar fountain and garden beds.
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253 – Jim and Michelle Schmitt. A terrific mix of herbs, annuals, perennials and shrubs throughout this garden. Unique containers and reclaimed materials along with an apple and Japanese maple tree.
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Doyle Avenue
84 – William Collins Jr. A variety of plants in neatly arranged flower beds with stone detail greet visitors
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Esser Avenue
323 – Walter Kozlowski. This garden goes on and on with fruit trees, berries, annuals and perennials. Small water features, frog garden, flower bed. Whimsical throughout; bring the children!
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358 – Kathy Stysick. Nature creating its own garden with perennials that include black eyed susans, roses, and trees for more color.
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Henrietta Avenue
100 – Jane Wiatrowski. A Japanese maple, hibiscus, hostas, ferns, fountains, hanging baskets and more. A very attractive back yard greets visitors.
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104 – Cindy and Bob Kosanovich. Garden includes hanging baskets, pots and vegetable gardens along with artistic landscaping and a giant driftwood tree.
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Lamont Place
18 – George Homola. There are many hostas and other perennials in this garden. A must see with a fish pond and water features.
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Ontario Street
594 – Joseph Sturtz. Flowers, bushes and vegetables line the front and back of this corner lot.
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Progressive Avenue
20 - Dawn Marie McBride. Here is a mixture of perennials and hearty cacti and succulents, along with an ash tree.
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Riverside Avenue
90 – Marilyn McKenzie and Carol Wagner. Mixed annuals and perennials adorn the front.
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356 – William and Jennifer Little. See a colorful combination of lilies, roses, clematis, black-eyed susans, lambs ear and more.
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Roesch Avenue
50 – Gina Martinez. A neat arrangement of roses, daylilies, and hanging baskets.
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350 – Wayne & Marlene Grabenstatter. Flowers, fountain and figurines are in the front. See an expanded fish pond with flowers in the back yard.
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Rosedale Street
36 - Violet Rohrback, Bonita Parrish. Lillies, hollyhock, sunflowers, hostas, coneflowers and many other perennials with a wishing well and bird feeders are in the front yard.
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Ross Avenue
127 – Beth Grimes. The front is filled with a variety of purple and blue flowers. A variety of geraniums and a bumper crop of vegetables on side and back. Hear them sing to you.
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Skillen Street
346 – Matthew Adams. A very neat front garden with a nice mix of perennials and ornamental trees.
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Tonawanda Street
1069 – Cindie Thomas. This expanded country garden catches visitors’ eyes. There are many new perennials and another bed added this year.
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Wiley Place
58 – Mary Ann Majerski. A peaceful city retreat and home to songbirds, this garden has well established perennials. Favorite plants this year include: “King Tut” and “corkscrew”.
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62 – Gena and Nick Long. Do you think that you’d love to garden, but don’t know where to start? Check out this yard, it will truly be an inspiration to you.
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77 – Fredrick Pagels and Darlene Sadkowski. A mix of perennials with driftwood and wind chimes give an airy feeling to this garden.
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Wyandotte Avenue
51 – Joe and Cindy Golombek. Last year’s garden was composted to replenish the soil. All fresh vegetables are grown here for summer and fall. There are many annuals and perennials, too.
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The West Hertel community began its development prior to the turn of the 20th century when the Holland Land Company and other land speculators began to take advantage of the expanding City of Buffalo. The newest neighborhood formed around Smith Road, named after a prominent farmer, that later became known as Hertel Avenue.
Greeley Street
107 – Tom Ohlson. Whimsical perennial and container garden.
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111 – Melissa Fratello. Perennials and potted plants with sculptural accents throughout.
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Lawn Avenue
105 – Carolanne Kilroy. A colorful garden of trees, hanging baskets, perennials and annuals with a rock border. Gardener has added a bit more every year to create this lovely area.
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Pavonia Street
56- A quaint garden with a variety of annuals and some perennials with an herb garden mixed in.
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Rebecca Park
141 – Diane Cwik. This garden starts at 135 corner and continues to 141. Mostly perennials, an angel fountain in a heart-shaped garden.
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St. Florian Street
34 – Lorraine Grey and Daniel Bug. A spirited tenant planted a garden showing a tipping water fountain, a variety of annuals and perennials, and a clever use of repurposed items.
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39 – English cottage inspired garden featuring ornamental bushes with perennials and annuals integrating a vegetable garden and strawberrypatch.
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51 – Margaret Szczepaniec. A mix of beauty and function, this garden showcases vegetable boxes, annuals and perennials. This garden also has several water features and a secret oasis.
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59 – Al Szczepaniec. This whimsical, postage stamp sized garden makes tremendous use of its limited space. A mix of annuals, perennials and features its trademarked jewel-toned path.
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75 – A dense, whimsical garden featuring perennials, statues, annuals and so much more.
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93 – Frank and Wanda Ziolkowski. A hibiscuslined driveway leads to a delightful backyard where a mix of flowers and vegetables create a peaceful setting.
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Simon Street
70 – Kathleen and Margherita Sperandeo. Roses and other perennials mixed with annuals in a park-like setting featuring a gazebo and an arbor, making this a relaxing oasis both day and evening.
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71 – Ben and Kathleen Sperandeo. A kaleidoscope of color featuring perennials, annuals, fruits, and vegetables, some uncommon to the area. Many fountains and an arbor make this a restful spot.
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Sunset Street
32 – Dan and Marissa Kryszak. A burning bush, perennials, roses, daisies, an unusual tree, hydrangeas, mums and much more adorn this garden space.
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Tuxedo Place
23- Mary Bunich. A 60+ year old magnolia, mature yews and boxwood grace this home. See a mountain ash, Japanese maple, perennials; a bird bath and fountain are tucked between cedars.
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