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Police and Center Fire Stations

at Pleasant Street & Farmer's Row

The Groton Garden Club (GGC) first planted gardens at the Police Station when the building was completed in 1991, with over 300 daylilies and 40 flowering shrubs. While the daylilies still thrive, the shrubs have since disappeared. In 2015, the GGC renewed its involvement by placing two large barrel planters near the entrance, which are seasonally planted. A two-phase project began in 2017, replacing ivy on the hill with Barren Strawberry and adding shrubs beneath the new front sign. The club continues to maintain the site, including the area under the entry sign which boasts daylilies, bearded iris, and sedum "Autumn Joy."

 

At the Center Fire Station, the GGC's work began in 2015 with barrel and small planters, followed by a significant project in 2017: a 9/11 memorial garden was established around a piece of steel from the debris from World Trade Center attack. This garden includes 182 drought-tolerant plants. In 2022, the committee replaced overgrown junipers with a new garden featuring daylilies, blueberry bushes, and more.

A sign for the Town of Groton Police Department stands amidst a well-maintained garden bed. The sign is framed by two stone pillars and topped with a decorative lamp. Surrounding the base of the sign, a variety of green plants and pink flowering sedums add a touch of natural beauty to the official setting. The greenery provides a soft, welcoming contrast to the sturdy structure of the sign, integrating the police department's presence into the landscaped environment. The overall scene is neat and orderly.
A sign for the Town of Groton Center Fire Station is nestled within a charming garden bed maintained by the Groton Garden Club. The sign, supported by two stone pillars and topped with a decorative lamp, also includes a "Fire Danger" indicator set to "Low." Surrounding the base of the sign are vibrant green plants and blooming daylilies, adding a touch of natural beauty to the area. In front of the plants, a whimsical row of decorative white geese adds character and a playful element to the garden. The combination of the well-maintained plants and the decorative touches creates a welcoming and visually appealing entrance to the fire station.

Plant List

A vibrant container garden is filled with a lush display of purple flowers, accented by a few bright red blooms and small white flowers. The flowers spill over the edges of the dark-colored pot, creating a full and abundant appearance. Two small American flags are placed within the arrangement, adding a patriotic touch to the display. In the background, green foliage and additional plants complement the colorful blooms, making the container garden a lively and eye-catching feature in the space. The combination of colors and the well-tended flowers create a cheerful and inviting atmosphere.
Central Fire Station

9/11 Memorial Garden:

Juniper - Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltoni'

Bearberry - Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 

Spurge - Euphorbia 'Bonfire'

Dwarf Amsonia - Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice'

Bugleweed - Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty 

Catmint - Calamintha nepetoides 'White cloud'

Yarrow - Achillea millefolium 'Strawberry Seduction' 

Dwarf Cinquefoil - Potentilla tridentata

Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

Sedum spp.

 

Doorway Entrance:

Daylilies - Hemerocallis 

Juniper - Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl' 

Blueberry - Vaccinium corymbosum 'Superior' and Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'

Siberian iris - Iris sibirica

Sedum 'Firecracker' 

Sedum 'Lime Zinger

Sedum c. 'Lidakense'

Sedum 'Fireglow'

Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

Sedum 'Neon'

 

Entry Sign:

Siberian iris - Iris Sibirica

Daylilies - Hemerocallis

Sedums

These thoughtfully designed gardens feature an array of drought-resistant species, carefully selected for their ability to thrive in conditions when water may be scarce. Among the standout plants are sedums, ajuga, and nepeta, all known for their resilience and ability to maintain their beauty even during prolonged dry periods.

Together, these plants, and those listed below, create a garden that is not only visually appealing but also sustainable and easy to maintain. This thoughtful combination of drought-resistant species ensures the garden remains vibrant and healthy with minimal water and care, making it a perfect fit for the environment and a lasting asset to the landscape.

Police Department

Barren Strawberry -  Waldsteinia fragaroides 

Daylily  - Hemerocallis

Hosta 

Pine - Pinus strobus 'Blue shag'

Red twig dogwood - Cornus 

Sweetspire - Itea virginica

Andromeda - Pieris Japonica 

Entrance sign: 

Reblooming white bearded iris

Daylilies  - Hemerocallis

Sedum 'Autumn joy'

Barrel plantings at both locations can  include pansies and pussy willows in the spring; red geraniums, white calibrachoa, blue scaevola in the summer; mums, kale, gourds and grasses in the fall; greens and red berries in the winter

"However big or small your garden is, if you allow nature to touch your spirit, gardening will bring returns of peace, satisfaction, and well-being for as long as you continue to wander the garden path."

― Norman Hansen

Police and Center Fire Stations Gallery

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