April 2023

Spring in the City

The main floor lobby in White Plains City Hall holds a display case decorated with White Plains Beautification Foundation photos, articles and artifacts.
A bit of history. A touch of whimsy.
A telling of our story.
The colorful exhibit will be on display throughout the month of April.
Here's a peek at what it holds.

Each shelf reveals a part of the White Plains Beautification Foundation story. You will find photos of capital projects completed through the many years we have carried out beautification efforts. You will see pictures of our gardens. Learn about our involvement in the local Pollinator Pathway effort. WPBF has filled our city with gardens, sculptures and daffodils. Look for the map of our garden locations.

Here is WPBF Director Blaine Levensen setting up the display case in the City Hall lobby. Her creativity encapsulates our mission.

 

The yellow daffodil hats come out for the St. Patrick's Day Parade and are proudly worn by those who march with the WPBF banner.

 
Want to reach us? Send a message to:
info@wpbf.org
 
 

Spring in White Plains means daffodils. Here are a few of the early blooms around the city.

On the median in front of 95 North Broadway, these golden blossoms were in full bloom on March 22.

One spray of golden daffodils delight us with bright faces while another promises to open soon at 109 North Broadway.

 

April 28 is Arbor Day

White Plains will celebrate at White Plains High School. Join us at 9:30am to dedicate this year's tree in memory of and in tribute to White Plains resident Robert Feder. The high school Mariachi Band will provide entertainment at the ceremony.

 

WPBF will be holding a fall Gala!

After a three year hiatus, we will finally join together to enjoy each other's company at the annual fundraising event. More information to follow.

Hold the the date

Thursday, October 19, 2023, 6:30pm

 

Garden Tip of the Month

When can I start to direct sow vegetable seeds in my garden?

You can sow cool weather crops like peas, spinach and arugula as soon “as the soil can be worked.” That means if the soil easily comes apart, it is dry enough to plant some seeds. If the soil stays together or if any moisture drains out, it isn’t ready. A couple of weeks after the first sowings, you can direct sow radishes, cabbage and broccoli.

 This tip is from Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Nancy Giges.

 

Visit WPBF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wpbeautification

Who We Are

White Plains Beautification Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organization encouraging gardens and green spaces throughout the City of White Plains. From the start, our organization has been composed entirely of volunteers who have donated many hours of their time helping make White Plains a beautiful place to live, work and visit.

White Plains Beautification Foundation 

info@wpbf.org

www.wpbf.org


P.O. Box 1614  | White Plains, New York 10602

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