A cute flower shop

Deluca's is the Back Bay grocery for your last minute items. The shop carried a small variety of most goods, but plan on paying a hefty fee for more grocery items. Downstairs has liquor, beer, and wine. (The staff have recommendation cards placed around the great wines). Upstairs there is a deli that makes a HUGE sandwich for a small price. In the summer, there are tables and benches set up around the bundles of flowers for sale. Try and nab a table, sit back, and watch the passer-byers. While the setting is idillyic and the shop charming, don't expect a large variety of goods in the small store as well as high prices.

Boston Rose Florist has been proudly serving Boston since 1956. They are family operated with 3 locations serving the Boston Metro Area. Visit their website for more information and for free delivery. Right now, their building is under renovation, so they are set up right outside. Boston Rose is a family owned floral shop that has been around for 50 years and is known for their selection of roses, Dutch and tropical flowers, and plants from around the world.

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The Symphony Road Garden was built on a site where a home was razed by arson in the 1980's. Out of the ashes came a vibrant garden that serves a diverse group of over 50 residents of the East Fenway. It is a place for residents to relax, eat, and study. There is a wait list for each garden plot, as few spots are available each year. Also offers universal access to gardening with raised beds. The Symphony Gardens requests guests do not bring pets, pick fruits/vegetables, or leave any trash behind. If you would like to help maintain the gardens, feel free to attend Weeding Wednesdays from 6-8 pm.

Titus Sparrow Park is in the South End between Huntington and Columbus Streets, next to the Southwest Corridor. It's a great family-friendly enclave secluded within the hustle and bustle of the city. They have tennis, basketball courts, a jungle gym and a grassy area that's perfect for a picnic. Also, the Titus Sparrow Park is a great spot to walk your dog (on-leash). Titus Sparrow Park was created in 1976, and after nearly 30 years of intensive use, the Boston Parks Department gave Titus Sparrow Park a major rehabilitation. Since reopening in 2005, the park is more heavily used than ever by all ages all over it -- sledding, rolling, sun-bathing, sitting, football and baseball games, and splendid children's programs and evening concerts in the summer. On a warm weekend the basketball courts, swings, play structures, and tennis courts will be packed. There's even a pet water fountain for all of the neighborhood dogs. Titus Sparrow Park is named for an active resident of the South End, Titus Sparrow. Founder of the Sportsmen's Tennis Club and the first African American umpire in the USTA, Titus Sparrow developed a progam that allows less fortunate children to learn the game of tennis for free. Today, the park is bustling with children and adults of all ages. The beautiful landscape and fun play structures make it a popular meeting place for nannies and parents alike. The South End is famous for it's parks, however, Titus Sparrow is definitely one of the nicest in the neighborhood. The park is primarily volunteer-maintained by the "Friends of Titus Sparrow Park." Currently, they need volunteers to help with gardening, graphic design, and public relations. For more details, see their volunteer page. There are 15 community gardens, open to residents of the four neighborhoods involved in designing the park.

Winston Flowers provides high fashion flowers with a pricey tag. Educated in the lastest trends with flowers, Winston Flowers combines unique flowers in uber modern ways to bring beautiful center pieces and flower arrangements. The staff know the plants, down to their scientific name- so be sure to ask how to care for your purchases to get the most life. They often sell small plants by displaying them outside the shop, including small pines for the winter (hint hint: christmas tree for a small apartment)