Right up the hill from Teresa, her neighbor had a simple area she called a secret garden. Compared to Teresa's abundant south facing garden, this was a shady nook with hostas and other shade loving plants.
By the front steps was a beautiful blue hydrangea, which also had a few variegated blooms.
An artist found a corner from which to view the shady garden
The hostess could tell the history about all her potted plants, one of which was probably 100 years old.
From the Garden Tour Map
Sharing with Living in Black Mountain blog.
Check out the floral displays in the gallery at my art blog: Alchemy of Clay
...I have several of the red begonia in pots and they are doing well, but my rex begonia like the last one is nearly dead.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, and you have quite a green thumb!
DeleteThat is a fun adventure! I used to like these tours.
ReplyDelete(ツ) from Jenn Jilks , ON, Canada!
I enjoyed most of them, but kind of tuckered out (southern saying ) by the last one! Good cause to support the art center!
DeleteWhat a nice tour!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I had never taken the tour, but had been a docent at a garden for several years. A pretty neat change of perspective!
DeleteSo lovely to see the flowers blooming there. Nice tour!
ReplyDeleteThanks...when I think of all the prep work that went before hand, it's staggering. Just making sure all those gardens were weed free! Whew!
DeleteBarbara, Nice floral/plant photos. I also went over and looked at your the 3 posts from your art blog. What a nice place...great exhibits! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave...I am very proud to live in this community which puts a premium on art and enjoying nature.
DeleteThese tours ook ike lots of fun plus you get to learn new things.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed, and then I forget half of them!
DeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat plant in the last photo is eye-catching.
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