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The North End Garden Showcases Boise Community While Beautifying Neighborhoods

By • May 29, 2019
  • Residents of Boise's North End have been improving the aesthetics of the community by planting gardens in the traffic medians.
    Residents of Boise's North End have been improving the aesthetics of the community by planting gardens in the traffic medians.
    North End Neighborhood Association/Facebook

The North End Garden Tour is a self-guided stroll through the hidden nooks of Boise's North End neighborhood. The tour takes place this Sunday and proceeds will benefit a traffic median beautification project. Stephanie Allen and Anne Hausrath of the North End Neighborhood Association join Idaho Matters to talk about the event and the community.

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