Ridgewood Garden

Hello Glendale, NY and Ridgewood, NY Neighbors. I’d like you to meet George Negoescu. George is a talented gardener who designed and built Ridgewood Garden, a lovely garden in Queens located at the corner of Shaler Avenue and Cypress Hills Street. As many of you know, this area was once a trash filled eyesore. But where we saw trash, George saw plants and flowers. So with the 104th Precinct’s permission, he generously devoted his time and expertise to turn this neglected corner into the neighborhood gem he’s so pleased to share with us everyday. As George was not hired for this project, he did not receive compensation for his service nor is he seeking compensation now. This charming garden rivals any block beautification project, but it’s a work in progress which George pays for mostly out of pocket. To date, he has spent over $5,000 of his own money, and although his hope is to continue to maintain and improve Ridgewood Garden, he can no longer do it on his own. I started this fund to help defray some of his expenses. Also, George takes an annual extended vacation during which time a paid worker maintains our community garden. Donations will also be used for wages paid. All donations are appreciated and will help keep our neighborhood beautiful. Thank you all for your generosity.

Gail Grabowski