Magic Garden near me

[usonian]

Some folks have a big old Victorian house, surrounded by some intense landscaping that I can only call a magic garden. It's like 8 or 10 little landscapes tucked into the area around the house. There's a big garden out back (with fences to keep the critters out) and the folks there sell iris bulbs. IIRC, the grounds are open twice a year, once to take orders and once to fill them.

The photos are downscaled to be DU-sized.
A-MAZING. Must have taken years and years.


home


stuff!


gate


flowers


bench


arbor


pond


lots and lots



garden

[sinkingfeeling]

1. Love it.

[SheltieLover]

2. Beautiful!

Thx for sharing!

[Cracklin Charlie]

3. Is that spruce tree a living topiary?

I am crazy about that tree!

I don’t see a lot of lawn to mow. Love it.

[usonian]

6. I think so.

The whole garden is meticulously cared for, and flowers are in "just right" spots, even if their placement is/seems random compared to neat beds.

A 28mm equivalent view was perfect for this. Small spaces are like that.

[LoisB]

4. Wow! How interesting.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. What a labor of love this is! Amazing is most def the word. All of it stunning! ♥

[slightlv]

7. This is the type of garden I've always wanted.

Pity me. I totally have a black thumb. NOTHING will grow for me. In fact, it's like the plants all pass a secret language back and forth, saying, "ok, she bought us...let's die now!" (sigh)

But I do so love gardens, and flowers, and shrubs and trees done "just so"... so creative and such a wonderful nurturing talent to be one with Mother Nature. How beautiful and peaceful.

[usonian]

8. We all have dreams

I grew many flowers and veggies, but since moving to the country, can grow nothing without a 7 foot fence and more.

I posted this in response to elleng's thread and comments there.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/12142131

Country is not easy. Got to rely on natives/wildflowers.

I hope you get a green thumb!! With decent soil (drainage), appropriate sun and regular water, things should grow.

[Callalily]

9. Looks very magical.

I wouldn't mind strolling through these gardens.

[LakeArenal]

10. Very inspiring.

[usonian]

11. I'm really glad to share that experience.

I might have to post some more. (sneakily admits heading to the folder and having a look-see)