Shari said they had some damage during the winter. A tree fell in the front garden and while it didn't do a lot of damage, it did open up more space.
I absolutely love this garden and every time I see it, I feel the need to go home and start ripping everything out in our overstuffed garden and start over. It is so well designed and tranquil, truly a place to retreat from the noise and bustle of everyday life.
I ask myself how I would adjust to a shade garden. I know I would miss flowers, especially roses, but I also know that I prefer shade over sun.
After entering, you are surrounded by plants and huge rocks. After walking a short distance down a flagstone pathway, you turn around and look back to this view -
To the right is a large Koi pond and waterfall -
Going around to the back garden reveals more treasures. This is a small garden but Shari has found room for a large amount of choice plants.
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Hydrangea aspera |
I forgot to ask Shari but I'm pretty sure the large variegated rhododendron is Rhododendron ponitcum 'Variegatum'. It has a beautiful purple bloom. The smaller rhododendron at the foot is 'Ebony Pearl' -
Back around to the front - this was taken along the side of the garden by the street -
One more closer look at that inviting entrance -
Thanks again Shari and John - your garden is a treasure!
Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
I went back to see the first post, from fall of 2020. I couldn't pick which season shows this magnificent garden best: it is spectacular in both, and I also love shade gardens.
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Chavli
It's a beautiful and very serene garden. I could almost feel my blood pressure falling.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful garden, if I walked by that entrance I would want to peek inside!
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