Harrisburg’s Women’s History Garden Welcomes Its Own Garden Goddess

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A new centerpiece now graces the Women’s History Garden at the Civic Club of Harrisburg: the Garden Goddess, a living tribute to generations of women who have shaped the community. Contrena E. Baltimore, president of the Civic Club, said the inspiration for the sculpture came from seeing similar figures in Atlanta and Montreal. “When I first ever saw her, I was just captivated by her beauty and her strength,” Baltimore said. “She is a one of a kind in the region. There is no other like her.”

Standing about seven feet tall, the Garden Goddess is positioned to be visible from multiple viewpoints, including the garden path and the riverfront. Master Gardener Pat Reiley explained the thought that went into finding the perfect spot. “We wanted a couple viewpoints, one as you immediately walk into the Civic Club, one while you are in the garden, and also from the front porch looking outward,” Reiley said. “We didn’t want it too far over by the riverside because that was full shade, and also where a lot of the outside weddings are held.”

Creating the sculpture was an intricate process that combined artistry and horticultural expertise. Reiley described the project as a labor of both research and creativity: “I started out researching different types of plants, the design of the Garden Goddess in Atlanta, and then selecting vines, ground covers, and succulents for various colors and textures. I kind of think of it like being an artist — my palette was plants, and I placed them to replicate the Atlanta topiary as closely as possible.”

The Garden Goddess will be unveiled on Saturday, November 9, from 3 to 5 p.m., with live entertainment and local dignitaries in attendance. Baltimore said the event will be open to the whole community. “This is a time for the community to come out and engage and embrace this beautiful creation that is unlike any other in the region,” she said.