As we welcome the long days of summer, it’s hard to believe Helene left such a mark on our gardens. Thanks to the recent abundant rains, much of the damage is being disguised by summer’s lush growth. The foliage has filled in, and what once looked broken is now beginning to feel whole again.

One space that didn’t bounce back so easily, however, was our Fairy Village. We weren’t sure we’d be able to reopen it until mid-summer. But in true Bullington spirit, the community rallied. Staff and volunteers gave their time, creativity, and elbow grease to completely reimagine and rebuild. And—against all odds—it opened on time, and bigger than before, albeit with a lot more sun where the giant oaks once stood.  This year, we also added a new feature: the Storytime Book Nook, offering story times read by our volunteers.

Hello Friends of Bullington,

Spring is finally here and after a tough winter of storm cleanup, it feels good to see the gardens waking up again.

After a year of planning, we’ve wrapped up our new Strategic Plan—a roadmap to keep us focused on education, horticultural therapy, and our beautiful gardens over the next three years. One exciting part of this plan is adding bilingual educational signage in English and Spanish, helping more visitors connect with the gardens in new ways. About fifteen new signs should be installed by this summer. 

Bullington Gardens is happy to announce the hiring of our new Educational Coordinator, Isaac Wyatt. Isaac, a familiar face to many in our community, will now oversee all of Bullington’s educational and horticultural programs. His deep knowledge and passion for plants make him a perfect fit to lead our efforts in providing top-quality learning experiences.

Bullington adds new Educational Coordinator!

As summer comes to a close, we reflect on the bustling activity and heartwarming moments that have made this season truly special at Bullington Gardens. This summer has been a testament to our mission of using plants to heal and connect people, and it has been a joy to see so many visitors discover the hidden gem that is Bullington Gardens.

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New windows and A/C thanks to generous grants from the Glass Foundation, Inc., and the Hillsdale Fund, Inc.

The Bullington Board

Meet our March Volunteer Hero

Mary Quirk began volunteering last year at our Annual Spring Plant Sale. She jumped in with both feet and quickly became an invaluable member of Bullington’s volunteer team. She is warm, kind, knowledgeable, and talented. She brings a wealth of skills to the garden to include incredible floral arrangements, expert crafts and artwork, along with her love of gardening.