With its history rooted as a classic streetcar suburb, Northwood Park Historic District neighbors invite Central Ohio residents to visit several beautiful gardens on Sunday, June 29 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Select gardens will be featured in this summer’s annual Open Garden Tour. There is no charge to attend and stroll through almost one dozen gardens on this year’s tour, which is held in cooperation with the City of Columbus’ Recreation and Parks Department.
Guests will be able to park once and easily walk throughout the neighborhood to visit each selected site. Select gardens are located on East Northwood, East Oakland and East Maynard Avenues; the neighborhood is just north of The Ohio State University and east off High Street.
Brochures, with descriptions of each garden’s features, will be available at each destination. Gardens on previous tours boast plantings at this season’s blooming stage.
Other gardens, not previously seen on prior tours, will feature unique water fountains, statuary, perennials and annuals.
This historic neighborhood is located in the University District and was originally platted in the early 1900s. Northwood and Oakland Avenues had historically competed for the most beautiful gardens in Columbus. The area was hailed for its architectural and landscaping excellence, and won Columbus’ top awards for “The Most Beautiful Streets” between 1912 and 1916.
Today, the area is a mix of permanent, longtime residents and student tenants. The neighborhood has an active Garden Club, which continue the tradition of beautifying their streets. Northwood Park Garden Club has been renovating and re-installing brick and cast stone gateposts topped with planters that graced the corners of each street entry to the district in its heyday.
On Sunday June 29, 1 to 5 p.m. The following urban gardens are on this year’s Open Garden Tour:
45 E. Northwood Ave.
Back yard full of sun and shade loving hostas, an eclectic array of black-eyed susan, lilies, and a small herb garden. And a backyard view of a unique historical artifact in Franklin County.
62 E. Northwood Ave.
Front and back yards of hostas, begonias and impatiens. A unique glass bottle display.
120 E. Northwood
Back yard is rose-full and accented with an array of potted annuals.
97 E. Oakland
Sun and shade loving hostas, lavender, lilies and more. The pea gravel walks guide guests to a splendid backyard, which features recent restoration of this Arts and Crafts home.
100 E. Oakland
Front and side yards with a beautiful Japanese Maple and abundant perennials. Lovely handmade containers accent the front yard.
110 E. Oakland
Secret hidden treasures await in this backyard garden. The handmade swing, beautiful deck and other accents garnish this special, fenced in yard.
128 E. Oakland
Lovely back yard, with canopied patio, water fountain feature; annuals and perennials trim the perimeter of his compact, urban setting
150 E. Oakland
Lilies, lavender, Russian blue sage and a host of other lovely plantings adorn the front hill of this lovely home; newly renovated porch done in compliance with the neighborhood’s historic standards.
157 E. Oakland
Meticulously gardened, this front yard receives full sun — and the plantings are adapted to this benefit. Russian blue sage, low bushes, hostas.
164 E. Maynard
This Victorian home’s front yard is punctuated by begonias, holly and cotoneaster shrubs. The backyard patio was designed by the homeowner who is a professional landscaper.