This Christmas week, a long time Back Bay neighbor wrote to The Garden Club of the Back Bay asking if we knew anyone strong and reliable to move two large orange trees from her bay window. The weather report predicted an Arctic blast, which could damage the trees, and her usual help was out of commission due to a medical emergency. The request was forwarded to a small but reliable team from the Club, looking for suggestions. The response was quick. A number of them knew the trees in question, often admiring them from the street. The solution came from Garden Club member and Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay and Friends of the Public Garden director Patti Quinn, who personally brought over a young man named Brian to assist the very next day. He moved the trees out of harm’s way and refused compensation, saying he was just being “a good neighbor.” Hurray for our Club, and for the neighborhood! A small, and lightweight, Christmas tree was put in the window, making Christmas just a little brighter for everyone.
