Urban Gardening Solutions and Property Art
East Rock, New Haven CT
One 6 Three is a local East Rock pizza joint with some of the best wood fired pizza in New Haven, an incredibly talented and friendly staff, and outdoor, dog-friendly seating.
This project was inspired by the large tree stump in the curb strip adorned with “neighborhood herb garden” and “dog parking” signs.
We worked with the owner to carve the stump into a standing curb-side bar table and reinforced the four existing 4x4 raised beds. The goal was to create a welcoming environment, provide shade and separation from the busy corner of Willow and Foster.
ONE 6 THREE
In 2024, the two raised beds closest to Willow Street contained a New England wildflower mix from American Meadows, a variety of sunflowers, zinnias, snap dragons, and three kinds of morning glory along the posts. The other two boxes included 3 varieties of basil and tomatoes, marigolds, nasturtium, and a canopy of moon flowers over the dining area. The window boxes for the kitchen had cascading nasturtium, thyme, and marjoram.
Client
One Six Three Pizza (163 Foster St., New Haven, CT)
Year: 2024
Yellow Hash Tag
This raised bed is made from a Red Oak that fell gently in the woods between property lines during a storm in 2022.
Milled with an Alaskan chainsaw mill, the 2-inch thick slabs dried outdoors for 2+ years. Lightly sanded and painted with BEHR “un-mellow yellow” to match the branding of Lawrence Street Plaza pilot in September 2024, the colorful facade of nearby MEZCAL and Upper State Street aesthetic.
Filled with wet logs from Next Door pizza, sticks and leaves from Mechanic Street, compost, and a variety of organic and recycled material. Planted with daffodils, tulips, native asters, and New England wildflowers (Fall 2024)
Lawrence Street Memorial Park, Women’s Park, Dog Park, Street Plaza
14 Mechanic St, New Haven, CT
Year: 2024/2025
Upgrade your home, apartment, or work space with a custom bench, console table, or coffee table.
Limited availability with mid-century modern hairpin legs with a variety of heights, lengths, and finishes.
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Mechanic Dog Park (2024)
East Rock, New Haven
Sunflowers planted in salvaged cinderblocks with pieces of Orange Street Drug Store.
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