The community is welcome to take a walk around the beautiful and interesting gardens on the property of the Chesterland Historical Village located at the corner of Mayfield and Caves roads in Chester Township...
Welcome to the Gardens
The community is welcome to take a walk around the beautiful and interesting gardens on the property of the Chesterland Historical Village located at the corner of Mayfield and Caves roads in Chester Township.
The many gardens are the result of the efforts of hardworking volunteers who staff the gardening committee, including Evie Bayzath, who cares for the beds at the General Store as well as those in front of the Town Hall. Ruth Scheib takes care of Harvey Nichol’s garden by the parking lot where it is said he is buried. Sue Ingrassia, the committee chairwoman, takes on the task of scheduling weeding, planting and organizing all other jobs that need to be accomplished.
Karen Kiesilbach tends the gardens at the Depot and those in the back of the General Store. Judi Schwed, who loves perennials, includes many of them in her garden designs at the Town Hall. Lois Jeffrey and Eileen Zavarella manage the Tanner House Garden, an herb and vegetable garden better known as Molly Tanner’s Kitchen Garden. Mark and Bob Lovequist keep the two gardens by the School House in shape.
Anyone interested in working in the gardens may contact Sue Ingrassia at 440-478-3462. Volunteers are welcome; no green thumb is necessary.
