You may remember a previous visit to this garden as I had the pleasure of a private tour in September of last year. Previous post here. This year, it was the seventh garden on the Federal Way Symphony Garden Tour and right next door to Andersen's Italian Escape.
"You'v heard of plant obsession? Come and see the garden of one truly afflicted. Everything is fair game - and not just on or two species in a genus. Grasses, daphnes, lilies, irises, evergreens, magnolias, and their relatives, etc. ar all tied up in eclectic variety in box borders."
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"To augment the cacophony are the concrete creations of Guy. Giant balls, pots, and benches add just the right amount of art."
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The greenhouse, that had just been started last year is now complete. Guy built this from scratch too. Is there anything that man can't make?
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Beautifully set at the top of the hill, it makes a great focal point. The plant at the far right is my pal Alison, the Bonney Lassie and my partner in garden touring/plant shopping crime.
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Lobelia tupa looking especially nice, but then all of the plants in the Pittman garden looked very happy and healthy!
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"You'v heard of plant obsession? Come and see the garden of one truly afflicted. Everything is fair game - and not just on or two species in a genus. Grasses, daphnes, lilies, irises, evergreens, magnolias, and their relatives, etc. ar all tied up in eclectic variety in box borders."
A garden after my own heart, full of great plants!
My garden wishes it were as tidy as this one!
"To augment the cacophony are the concrete creations of Guy. Giant balls, pots, and benches add just the right amount of art."
"Add a pond and you've got heaven on earth in this four season garden."
The placement of this pot is perfect. (for an agave to thrive in it)
Great structure/design and an enviable collection of plants. Who could ask for more?
Perhaps a small hill. Got that too!
The greenhouse, that had just been started last year is now complete. Guy built this from scratch too. Is there anything that man can't make?
Beautifully set at the top of the hill, it makes a great focal point. The plant at the far right is my pal Alison, the Bonney Lassie and my partner in garden touring/plant shopping crime.
Lobelia tupa looking especially nice, but then all of the plants in the Pittman garden looked very happy and healthy!
Thanks Susan and Guy for opening your "heaven on earth" for us all to enjoy!