By the way, these photos are from last June, and we'd had a very rainy spring—everything was very green.
As I made my way into the garden I wove in and out of shady densely planted areas and bright open areas.
I couldn't tell if this leaning fence was an artistic statement, or if it was just in the process of toppling over.
Instead of just running over to see what that was all about I casually worked my way there. Not wanting to miss anything.
Hmmm...
I know the description said "over 250 pots", I'm now wondering just how far over. I mean 700 is over 250, right?
Deck off the back of the house...
I wonder how much slug bait they use to keep their hosta collection so pristine?
I took this photo with my back to a corner of the garden that we'll explore with Wednesday's blog post.
For now we're skipping back to the deck off the back of the house and moving onwards. Speaking of that house, remember how the description called it an eyesore? I don't feel like I ever really saw enough of it to have a strong opinion about it. Trees to the rescue!
I wonder if the containers overwinter in place, or if they all get schlepped undercover?
This is the largest expanse of the house I saw, it kind of gave off a '70's hotel vibe.
I was quickly back to focusing on the plants though...
The wood pile, something coming down I wonder? Or something going up?
This area was kind of a front entrance courtyard. I liked it a lot...
...and I'll be sharing more of it on Friday's blog post. Yes I took so many photos in this garden that I've had to break them down into three separate posts. Today's is an overall look at the garden, Wednesday's post is just pure fun and Friday's features some genius ideas I might want to try to work into my garden somehow.
Hasn't this garden been fun to wander?
Aren't you looking forward to seeing more? Come back Wednesday!
The only place I'd ever seen this many hostas is at Sebright Gardens, a nursery specializing in them. The tour info said there were over 300 in this garden.
My other posts (so far) from the NPA Hardy Plant Study Weekend:
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I guess I don’t have to worry that I am suddenly getting around a dozen pots or so!! When my Hostas are emerging I put a circle of small gravel stones around them. Slugs won’t cross that and it’s pretty easy.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great trick to know about Linda. I wonder, are you using sharp gravel? My rounded pebbles don't seem to menacing.
DeleteThis is a wonderful garden to tour. I enjoy seeing ideas for elevating plants around the garden.
ReplyDeleteThe court yard is beautifully done with strong asian elements.
I love hostas! By summer's end, some have more holes than leafs... Growing them in pots helps keep the slugs off.
Chavli
Would you believe my hosta have all been shaded out? They just disappear. I'm thinking I might need a couple in containers.
DeleteI loved seeing this garden and look forward to your two remaining posts.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes worry that by breaking up a garden visit into multiple posts I risk boring people. Thanks for the encouragement.
DeleteThis post had me wondering why I don't use more pots, and why I don't elevate more pots to make them features in my own garden. It's a wonderful space. I really didn't notice the house except when you called attention to it - the house fades into the background.
ReplyDeleteMore pots = more plants = happy gardener
DeleteHostas and ferns are big here, too. I don't feature them much on my blog because I take them for granted. You and the garden also shared some great ideas for arranging plants. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed Beth. Hostas and ferns are often taken for granted aren't they?
DeleteYes this would be a fabulous garden to wander in. Lots of interesting architectural pieces, containers, fountains and some really gorgeous plantings. Can see why you have so many pictures. Looking forward to seeing the rest.
ReplyDeleteOnce I reached the end of the garden I was tempted to start all over again and see what I missed. That pesky drive back home got in the way.
DeleteLush and green. Almost doesn't feel like the PNW. And, so much detail. It would take me several rounds to get a sense of everything.
ReplyDeleteSo lush and green I felt like I was perpetuating a myth about the PNW.
DeleteWorst-of-the-70's house architecture but they gave it a paint job that blended it into a beautiful landscape.
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