We are sure most of you recognize the former shoe repair shop and now Herman’s Park on the corner of
East 13 th and Studewood. Owner Kevin Munsterman has taken his small corner of the world and
transformed it into a fun and artistic refuge with hardy plantings and found art.

Several themes run through the garden including bells and license plates, but most appropriately for
October, Halloween whimsy as an homage to his grandfather, Herman Munsterman, and the building’s
former life as Herman’s Boot and Shoe Repair.

The dense planting on the easements provides sound proofing and shade for the small house so close to
the corner. His garden has evolved through trial and error, with only hardiest of survivors. The metal
fence around his house sport ‘gutter’ flower boxes full of succulents. The far side of his house is
reserved for his guest artist galleries and he would invite any other local artists to add to his wall.

Please join us for a closer look at this delightful garden full of surprises. Besides parking on 13 th street,
he has the owners’ permission for you to also park in the lot across from him on 13 th St.

Our garden tours last about an hour, you are free to go and come and they are always free. Bring a
friend, enjoy this whimsy garden and meet Kevin.

We would like to honor Kevin with a gift card donated from Buchanan’s Native Plants.
611 E. 11 th St. 713-861-5702 www.buchanansplants.com