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Darien's Mather Homestead Seeks To Restore Its Gorgeous Gardens
About a year ago, the Mather Homestead officially became a museum after the facility was donated to its foundation.
DARIEN, CT — The Mather Homestead recently launched an effort to restore the historic facility's gardens "to their former glory," officials announced.
The foundation has turned to The Impact Vine for assistance in its fundraising efforts, and as of April 5, the Homestead has raised $620 toward a goal of $2,500.
"The Mather Homestead gardens were once a source of town pride and horticultural wonder," wrote officials on the foundation's Facebook page. "Originally designed by Stephen Mather, the original garden included both native plants and specimens from his work across the United States with National Park Service."
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Included in the restoration project are the planting of:
- Evergreen shrubs
- Perennial & annual flowers
- Mulch & garden soil
- Garden benches
About a year ago, the Homestead officially became a museum after the facility was donated to the foundation.
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Click here for more information and to donate to the garden restoration project.
Image via the foundation's Facebook page
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