From the GMG archives- 2008: BARBARA KOEN’S DRESS CODE DOWNTOWN TOMATO GARDEN

Posted on  by Joey Ciaramitaro

Huge progress since we first checked in on Barbara Koen’s Dress Code Downtown Tomato Garden. I frankly don’t know what she’s gonna do with all the tomatoes that are growing in her little patch. There must be at least triple the amount of tiny green tomatoes gowning now than there were a couple of weeks ago. I also spotted what looked to be some basil growing.

Barbara Koen’s Dress Code Downtown Tomato Garden, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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July 31, 2008

August 5, 2008

August 11, 2008

Will Travel For Color

Every year at about this time, I get antsy to see some color springing forward. The croci and daffodils are trying their hardest but I could use a burst of color sooner than later. So we drove about and hour and a half to the New England Botanic Gardens at Tower Hill in Boylston for the orchid exhibition. The show is closing today and I know most of you aren’t interested in taking the ride, but I am happy to share by bursts of color with you.

Additional pictures can be seen at Pat D’s Photos and Adventures on Facebook.

The Highliner Hotel Ribbon Cutting Ceremony MARCH 27 2026

Come raise a glass with us, meet the incredible team behind the project, and be among the first to step inside and see The Highliner for yourself.

Tour the space

Meet the makers (design, build, + vision)

Connect with the community

Celebrate a new chapter on Cape Ann

This isn’t just an opening… it’s the beginning of something special

We’re so honored to become part of this community and can’t wait to welcome you in.

Gloucester, MA – MARCH 27 2026

Ribbon cutting at 4pm

• Tours + mingling until 6PM