Garden Article 401 Lincoln Street Ron Scholz and ML Dawald

Our backyard might be more of a recycled sculpture park with a garden, than a garden with sculptures. You be the judge. Over the years no less than 25 bowling balls have rolled into the area. Some are adorned with stained glass, some merely holding down a rusty farm implement. A recent recycled feature is a gazebo made from a satellite dish, not the tiny efficient ones you see nowadays, but the ones that were popular 20 or more years ago, that took up the space of a small car in the side yard. If you love rust, you will find lots to appreciate. Several bicycles, long past their prime, serve as props for plantings.

Paths have interwoven themselves among the plantings, mostly so the dog would not get her feet wet in going out to do her business. These meandering trails lead nowhere in particular, just a way to create some interest and less yard to mow.

Among the perennials you will see: Hosta, buttercups, lilies, Moon Flowers, red Bee Balm, Peonies, ferns, Coneflowers, and some unidentified but persistent uninvited guests. Water irises return each year in the little goldfish pond. Annuals scattered about include castor beans, marigolds, zinnias, vinca and elephant ears. Rhubarb is the star of the small veggie garden, while the tomatoes and peppers are the underperformers.

BOB:

Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 25th, for the 16th Garden & Arts Tour sponsored by the Flower Lovers Garden Club. This week we are highlighting the Chadd Farm Garden which is one of the 9 garden stops on the tour. Lori & Richard Chadd’s farm is located on west Country Club Rd. and provides a peaceful getaway for tourgoers. Highlighted in the “Party Barn” behind the home, is our plant sale where you can purchase very reasonably priced perennial & annuals. Other gardens will include music, artists, & garden related items for purchase along with refreshments.