The pretty circular hydrangea garden at West Parish Church is 100 years old and once a year is still a Sunday hotspot.
Many years ago, "People would come to church and then drive their carriages around the garden," said board member Nancy Simili of Andover.
For the past five years, the church has hosted a cut-your-own hydrangeas day as a way to let people know about the garden. "It's awareness. People don't know this garden is even here," Simili said.
This year's event was held last weekend, Aug. 27 and 28. People came and clipped hydrangeas. Typically, they use the soft pink flower to decorate their homes. People who picked flowers put some money in a donations jar.
Simili said the event was a hit and raised $270. The money will be used to maintain the church's cemetery.
- Judy Wakefield
