🌱 Patch AM: See which South End gardeners took home Golden Trowel honors

Hey there, South End! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See which South End gardeners took home Golden Trowel honors

Also on today's calendar: Change Your Mind, Change Your World: with International Buddhist Teacher Kadam Morten and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with variable clouds, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mayor Michelle Wu Announces 2026 Mayor's Garden Contest Winners (einpresswire.com) — Several South End gardeners earned top honors in Boston's 30th annual Mayor's Garden Contest, including first-place wins for pollinator and small yard gardens. Mayor Michelle Wu and city parks officials highlighted how these neighborhood green spaces beautify Boston, with winners receiving Golden Trowel awards, prizes from sponsors, and recognition in a citywide ceremony.
   

📸 Around South End

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South End

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Change Your Mind, Change Your World: with International Buddhist Teacher Kadam Morten →
  Renaissance Boston Seaport District, 606 Congress St, Boston
  3:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Webinar: AI SEO: Get Your Brand Seen and Chosen Online →
  Online Webinar,
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• Boston Baked Books
  Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Baby & Toddler Story Time
  Faneuil Branch Library 419 Faneuil Street, Brighton, MA 02125
  10:30 am
• Story Time with Librarian Christina
  South End Branch Library 685 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118
  10:30 am
• Ancient Games
  Uphams Corner Branch Library 500 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125
  4:00 pm
• Offline Hours: Puzzle Making
  Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
  4:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• SoWa Sundays →
  SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
  11:00 am
Friday September 4
• SoWa First Friday →
  SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• SoWa Sundays →
  SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• South End Residents Invited to Free Talk on Aging With Value and Dignity →
  Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St, Boston
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• SoWa Sundays →
  SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
  11:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Back Bay

• How many MBTA shutdowns can Boston bear? (bostonglobe.com)
• Christian Gonzalez makes presence felt in return to Patriots practice (bostonherald.com)
• Forensic psychologist who evaluated Lindsay Clancy for prosecutors set to continue testimony in her murder trial (bostonglobe.com)

Somerville

• Somerville Early Voting Schedule For Primary Election (patch.com)

Ok South End! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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