Portland’s Street Gardens are Back ... and Blooming!

We're excited to share that there are 21 entrants in this year's Street Garden Program! 

This is the third year that Portland businesses are making their storefronts come alive with blooms, creativity, and a whole lot of local pride.

From colorful café corners to blooming business fronts, these participants are helping transform our streets into a living, breathing celebration of nature and neighborhood spirit.

Meet the 2025 Street Garden Program Entrants:

• Magic Mirror Unisex Salon, 248 Main Street
• Savvy Swap Consignment and Highland Sol Flower Farm, 275 Main Street 
• Sarah's on Main, 246 Main Street 
• Connecticut Valley School of Music and Dance, 226 Main Street
• Fabian's Pizza, 279 Main Street
• Bud's Café, 158 Main Street
• PegArch Architecture and Design and Tropical CT, 236 Main Street
• Brownstone Bottle Shop,220 Main Street
• Siltec, 283 Main Street 
• Portland Citgo, 1633 Portland Cobalt Road
• Chris Cote's Golf Shop, Welcome to Portland Rock (by Arrigoni Bridge)
• Symmetry Physical Therapy, 269 Main Street
• Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main Street
• Portland Parks and Recreation, 265 Main Street
• Portland Ale House,188 Main street 
• Mirabito Energy Products, 276 Main Street 
• Winchester Café, 1374 Portland Cobalt Road
• Starbucks, 42 Marlborough St,
• Dog Tales, 283 Main Street 
• Tommy's Pizza, 330 Marlborough Street
• BeStronger Personal Training, Dance with Miss Alicia and Inner Circle Martial Arts, 332 Marlborough Street 

Each of these businesses has committed to planting and maintaining a street-side planter or display throughout the growing season. Their efforts not only add beauty to our downtown area but also encourage walkability, pollinator habitat and a deeper connection to our environment and each other.

🌺 Stop by and show your appreciation!

As you stroll through town, take a moment to admire the flowers, herbs, and greenery outside these local spots. Snap a photo, tag the business and help spread the joy these gardens bring.

🏆 Coming Soon: Portland’s Choice Award!

As you admire the gardens, be sure to make a note of your favorite — you’ll have a chance to vote during the week of June 23 in our annual Portland’s Choice Award! It’s your opportunity to recognize the creativity, color and care that made one garden stand out. Details on how to vote will be shared soon!

🌿 Thank you to all our 2025 entrants for helping Portland bloom brighter than ever!

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