Yesterday afternoon, seven volunteers from conEdison planted flowers inside nine tree guards along Myrtle Avenue, from North Portland to Carlton Avenues in Fort Greene.

Led by staff from the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership, the volunteers dove right in, helping to beautify public space and improve tree health.  They planted French Marigolds and Red Salvia (pictured) on the sunny side of Myrtle.  These vibrant plants did very well last year and we’re hopeful they will again this season.  On the south side, they planted Flowering Tobacco.  This is the first year we’ve planted this variety.  So far, they look colorful and happy.  The Partnership thanks conEd management and employees for their commitment to public service.

Plants and tools were provided by the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn BID.