The First Season of the New Gardens

Purple flowering iris plant growing in a garden bed with soil and fallen leaves.
Green plant with multiple leaves and several flower buds, some beginning to bloom, in a garden with dark soil and some fallen leaves.
A lush green tree with orange flowers, likely in a backyard or garden area.
Yellow and orange marigold flowers in a garden bed with green leaves, soil, and fallen dried leaves.
A white ornate garden bench surrounded by green bushes and trees, with some leaves and branches partially obscuring the view.
A yellow daylily flower in full bloom with several flower buds and green leaves around it.

Year One: They Built a Park for South Hull from Scratch

A group of seven people, including children and adults, standing outdoors in front of a white SUV and greenery, smiling at the camera on a cloudy day.
An older woman with gray hair and glasses wearing a colorful striped hoodie standing outdoors in a yard with trees, grass, and a wooden fence.
Group of four people standing outdoors under a green and pink umbrella, smiling at the camera.
A young girl dressed as a ringmaster with a red and white striped dress and a white glove, sitting on green grass, talking to an adult woman. A small sign with "Donut Dunk" is visible, and a wooden stick with a string is tied to her, possibly part of a game or activity. In the background, there is a yellow wooden swing set and a person standing nearby.
A man wearing a tan shirt, jeans, sunglasses and a cap is working outdoors with a gas-powered tool on a sunny day. There are bags, tools, and gardening equipment on the grass nearby, and a wooden fence, trees, and a house are in the background.
A woman wearing a pink shirt, blue jeans, sneakers, a headband, and earrings is gardening outdoors, using a small gardening tool to tend to plants near a tree and a landscaped area. There is a backyard fence, trees, and garden elements visible in the background.
A man wearing a black hat, black shirt, beige shorts, and bright neon green sneakers is gardening or yard work in a backyard. He is standing near a black wooden fence with a large leafy green tree beside him. There are various plants, some gardening tools, and a parked black car in the background.
A woman with dark hair wearing a floral shirt and denim shorts is gardening near a weathered wooden fence, surrounded by green plants and gardening tools.
A woman with dark hair wearing a floral shirt and denim shorts is gardening near a weathered wooden fence, surrounded by green plants and gardening tools.
Two people working on planting a small tree outdoors in a backyard during the daytime. There is gardening equipment and a table with supplies nearby, a wooden fence, and trees in the background.
Two people working on planting a small tree outdoors in a backyard during the daytime. There is gardening equipment and a table with supplies nearby, a wooden fence, and trees in the background.

Year One: The Fun We Had

An elderly woman smiling outdoors on a sunny day, wearing a black Halloween-themed shirt with a pumpkin and spider design, layered with a black jacket, standing near a wicker chair with a garden and trees in the background.
Two elderly people sitting outdoors under a roofed patio in a backyard, with trees, cars, and houses in the background. The man is wearing a brown shirt and white cap, and the woman is in a yellow jacket. They appear to be engaged in conversation.
Children gathered around a table outdoors, painting and decorating small pumpkins, with craft supplies and jewelry materials on the table, in a backyard setting with trees and wooden fence in the background.
Two police officers and a woman having a conversation outdoors in a park with trees and pink flowers, during daytime.
A scarecrow dressed in a red shirt with the words 'Grow Like A Wildflower' printed on it and pink patterned pants, hanging from a black pole under a porch roof.
A woman sitting outdoors smiling with her eyes closed at a table displaying framed botanical artwork, jewelry, and small decorative items, with lush green trees and bushes in the background.
A family celebrating a birthday outdoors, with a chalkboard sign that reads 'It's happy birthday all South Hulligans welcome,' a girl in a floral dress sitting on the ground, and a woman holding a baby next to a man, in a backyard with trees, a fence, and outdoor furniture.
An elderly woman dressed as a witch, wearing a black hat and Halloween-themed shirt, standing outside near a table with a white tablecloth. A woman is sitting at the table, and Halloween decorations, including a skull prop and a hanging ghost, are visible in the background.
Three people, two women and a man, standing outdoors among trees, smiling, with one woman holding a plate and the man holding a cardboard box. The woman on the left wears a white jacket and a white cap, the woman in the middle is dressed in a beige police uniform with a cowboy hat, and the man on the right wears a beige police uniform with a cap and a walkie-talkie.
A backyard scene with two children playing on a wooden swing set and others standing nearby. A woman is observing. The scene includes grass and a wooden fence in the background.
A group of people sitting and standing under a patio that has a dark roof. There are chairs, a table, and hanging clothes on a clothesline. One person is standing with glasses and a beige cap, and there are others seated, one of whom is holding a phone. A wooden box with signs and a pile of yellow bags are visible.

How far we’ve come in a year

THEN

A garden with green trees, pink and purple flowers, and a wooden fence in the background under a clear blue sky.
Scene of a house fire with a burnt chimney, debris, and destroyed remains of a house, with a yellow Caterpillar excavator on the right side, surrounded by trees.
A sunny backyard with a grassy lawn, trees with green leaves, a wooden fence, and a parked white car in the background.

NOW

View through an ornate metal garden gate into a backyard with a lawn, stepping stones, a gazebo with a table and chairs, trees, and a wooden fence.
View from shaded patio with black wicker chairs, green lawn, trees, and a parked white car.
Top view of a white garden planter filled with various green herbs and plants, including basil, lavender, and other leafy greens, placed on a dirt and concrete surface.
A backyard scene with a black decorative metal bench, various green plants, and small yellow and white flowers in the foreground, a wooden fence in the background, and a few small trees and bushes around.
A garden scene with a wooden fence, trees, green grass, and a street in the background. In the foreground, there is a decorative outdoor lantern and some blurred orange flowers.
Small green plant with large ribbed leaves and purple flowers growing in dirt surrounded by small rocks and fallen leaves.
Young plant with large green leaves growing in front of a large tree trunk, with a wooden fence in the foreground and dense green foliage in the background.
A backyard with a grassy lawn, trees, a wooden fence, a children's swing set, a small playhouse, and a wooden bench.
A green backyard with a small tree, a wooden playground set for children, a gazebo with outdoor seating, a flower bed, and a fenced yard surrounded by tall trees and other houses in the background.
A top-down view of a white planter box filled with various green herbs and plants, placed on a concrete surface with some soil and grass around.
A chalkboard sign outside a cafe or coffee shop with handwritten text indicating the shop's hours and welcoming customers. In the background, there is a planter with plants, a shaded pavilion, and a fenced yard with trees and houses.
A garden bed with yellow flowering plants, green leafy plants, and a small shrub with red and yellow flowers, bordered with bricks and a wood mulch covering the soil.