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Raised Planter in
Parking Lot




























Sheridan Road Parkway

















Farwell Parkway

What I appreciate the most after talking with Dennis and Paul is that, despite the difficulties they experienced when they started planting the parkway spaces, they never gave up. Dealing with an inhospitable urban environment, poor soil, salt spray, harsh winters and plants that do not hold up to those elements would send some people in search of another hobby. If plants died, they tried others. If they were taken, they replaced them and that's how it went for 6 years until the perfect combination came together.

Dennis and Paul
Paul Urbanick grew up around plants all his life. He helped in his grandparents garden, his parents' garden and took over for them eventually. And if what you see overwhelmes you, he has enough time and energy to tend a 1 acre property in Michigan which he says is planted from lot line to lot line and I believe him.

Paul finds relaxation and a creative outlet away from his stressfull financial advisor role at Merrill Lynch. He planted the parkways simply because he loves his neighborhood.

Dennis Pomerleau enjoys the creativity and challenge as much as Paul. They have created a little urban oasis on their corner and if you havn't seen their work, you might want to check it out every few weeks as the perennials bloom nonstop.




Parkway and Townhomes on
N.E. Corner of Farwell and Sheridan
















Gary Fuschi.