Back in May I visited the wonderfully tranquil, park-like garden of Sharon Glenn, a garden newly open to NPA members.
The Garden of Sharon Glenn
There wasn't a lot of description to give you much idea of what you'd find, but that last sentence was an understatement. Sharon's garden was magical and delightful.
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The large front garden is sunken from street level, with borders and a large circle of green lawn |
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Near the front door is a peaceful water feature |
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On the way to the back garden you pass this lovely Clematis |
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I felt a definite kinship with this fun sign! |
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Another luscious Clematis -- 'Josephine' I think |
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Yet another Clematis on the fence just as you enter the back garden |
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After passing through the gate you enter the park-like back garden, with wide concrete and brick paths, as well as grass paths and many large island beds |
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I was intrigued by these enormous tractor tires, stacked on top of each other |
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A choice of direction |
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Sharon has left several old, character-ful snags and stumps throughout the garden |
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I wasn't sure if the many stepping stone paths in the island beds were for visitors, or just for gardener access |
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It was May, Rhodie season |
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This large mirror hanging on the fence gave you a different picture depending on your viewing angle |
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I don't give any space, really, to Rhodies in my garden, but I did like this fiery one |
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One more Clematis blooming lushly to admire on the way out |
I've really gotten my money's worth from the Open Gardens booklet this season. I love that the NPA can occasionally entice new people like Sharon to open their gardens. It's a wonderful treat to wander through such a lovely, peaceful place.