Garden Open House July 23
Thyme2dig NH Zone 5
10 months ago
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Apologies…this is CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS———-hoping to have one in the fall.
Open Garden Sunday July 23, 10:30 – 3pm – Come for a visit and let’s talk gardens!
51 Langan Drive, Goffstown, NH
It has been a pleasure to see everyone’s photos and I’ve wondered why we always wait for “planned garden tour” events to share/tour gardens.
I’d like to open my garden to anyone that would like to visit, wander and share some great garden conversation.
My garden was featured on the Mid-Atlantic Hardy Plant society garden tour when they came through NH. It was also part of the Garden Conservancy Open Days garden tour in 2018.
Fingers crossed for good weather. Rain or Shine! Hope you’ll come for a visit!
-Susan
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Comments (19)Plymouth Area Garden Tour 2014 report: this was sponsored by the Plymouth Area Democrats Campaign Office Fund. My husband and I decided that we would see all 8 gardens before having a late lunch in Moultonborough so we started with the Rumney area gardens, then one in Plymouth and then 3 in Holderness. I should have gotten clear directions to the Rumney area since driving directions were based on starting at a different point. Fortunately, my husband was somewhat familiar with the area and guessed better than I did. Gardens were mostly homeowner planned, planted and maintained but one was professionally done and included an impressive slope (facing the house) and also wonderful stonework that replaced a scraggly lawn area due to shade. Another garden had over 350 labeled day lilies. Another dealt with a very steep lot and experience with zone 5-6 plants that didn't survive the first winter in zone 3/maybe 4. Another steep, hilly garden provided walking sticks and had whimsical treatments throughout planting areas including a shed with a hanging bed. This gardener successfully grew a blue lace cap hydrangea usually not hardy in that area, against the foundation of the house/sunroom. Actually, steep slopes/hillside gardens seemed to be the theme this year and all were well done. My husband was intrigued by a large area of exposed ledge that had planting areas terraced by rocks. A lot of gardens had maidenhair ferns which I don't remember seeing so much of. I much admired the gardener who ended up with a sunny, long roadside border that was thriving. She said lots of bark mulch kept weeds down. The gardener who had to learn what shrubs and perennials would survive in his area (formerly gardened on coast of Maine) recommended a Sandwich Nursery that only sells plants hardy for that area. I remember on a tour several years ago visiting this nursery and meeting a gardener who said she had 22 fewer growing days than at her former home in Nashua. I would do this tour again. It is held every two years so next date is July 16, 2016....See MoreGarden Tour July 23, Canterbury, NH
Comments (2)I enjoyed this tour last year esp because it included some vegetable gardens. Laine Johnson's property alone is worth the price AND the drive. It's very unusual, strong oriental influences with wonderful use of granite, both quarried and existing ledges. Last year he was able to give groups a wonderful tour. Thee was shade and cold beverages available while we waited for our turn. Canterbury is a lovely town just north of Concord NH....See MoreSS Daily Support, Monday July 23 - Sunday, July 29, 2007
Comments (19)I'm sorry I haven't had time to post this week. Busy, busy, busy. It has been a lot of work and a lot of play for me. Suzanne - that little peep is something that you would find and BJ would love it. Believe me I am always working on manifesting that million dollars LOL. Besh - I was going to ask you if you had been to P-town yet this summer. My friends want us to join them at the Cape this fall. Beautiful picture of you and your family, thanks for sharing. Dee - I have heard of spinal stenois before but I'm not sure what it is. Fill us in. Donna - a beautiful sunset can bring tears to my eyes. We have mountains here that block most of our sunsets, but when we get a good one it is special. QOD - We have had friends from FL up and that has kept us very busy. DD#2 is coming home tonight, and if the weather cooperates all our free time will be on the lake. Make the most of your day....See MoreI'll Show You Mine if You Show Me Yours Mon July 23
Comments (13)great pictures! yes, that is a beautiful area, isn't it Nita? This year is the 50th anniversary of the Seattle World's Fair. They painted the top of the needle with the original color. Galaxy Gold. Looks more like orange to me. lol I took this from the top of the new big ferris wheel on the waterfront....See MoreMarie Tulin
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