Garden #3 surrounds an historic home on the harbor with classic elegance. Jill and Chris Denis made us feel at home from the entry gate to the potager to the formality of the front garden to the spacious beauty of the slope to the harbor.
The Matilija poppy down by the water's edge was huge, well clipped to a tight bush, and I'm sorry I didn't get a photo of the whole thing. I got distracted by the comfortable seating area next to it, which, since I was sitting, didn't get a photo of it either. You'll have to take my word for it that the harbor was also right there.
Garden #4 is a property now in its second generation of family ownership and is now gardened by Beverly ash Gilbert and Jerry Gilbert.
Tour guests enter through a wooded area, part of the 20 acres surrounding the house and garden. Then we cross the orchard to be greeted by a magnificent 500 year old Douglas Fir Tree.
A sloping path takes us under trees and down the bank to views of the sound. Watch out! Duck!
After some moments of serenity, sitting on that deck, we climb back up.
Part 3 to come.
That Blue Hydrangea is stunning in the first garden...I have not thought about putting Delphiniums in pots...interesting.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I have never seen such a beautiful garden and so many lovely flowers.
ReplyDeleteSending a hug and a kiss, Andreja!
Love the duck on the big branch to tell people to duck. Beautiful grounds and old trees. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThe gardens are just incredible. But I must admit I'm happy I have my wee space to deal with. Gardens that big must require a team of gardeners.
ReplyDelete20 acres! I wonder how many caretakers they have just to keep weeds at bay. Beautiful gardens through your lens, thank you!
ReplyDeleteLovely gardens!!
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