Heavy overcast did not stop attendees of the 2017 Garden Club Community Garden Tour from thoroughly enjoying the three gardens we visited this year. Approximately 13 of us toured Julie Roberts', Jenn Doornink's and Rhonda Johnson's gardens. Here are a few snaps of the evening's tour.
Remember, you can click on pictures to get a bigger image.
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| Julie's beautiful vegetable garden and potting shed |
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In front of the potting shed, Julie in the center with Sandy, Ruth,
Mary and Lucille to her right and Janet and Linnea on the left. |
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I finally learned why these stakes have holes and hooks!!
Who knew! Well, Julie did, obviously! It's always great to
learn new things. |
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| Cool cucumber trellis! |
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| Noting many of the handy details in this great veggie garden |
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A fountain and a boardwalk around the house, some of my
favorite garden features! |
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| Mary and Lucille enjoying the stroll around the house |
Jenn Doornick's Gardens
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| Lushness and color are two of the outstanding features of Jenn's gardens |
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| Jenn's gardens are all about color! |
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| These amazing day lilies dazzle the eye. |
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Kris and Jenn discussing this newest garden bed with the wonderful
rock edging |
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| Georgianne, Ruth and Jenn |
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| A profusion of color and lushness |
Rhonda Johnson's Gardens
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| The formal sweep of this garden is set off with magnificent hosta. |
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| Rhonda uses empty space to accentuate the individual plants |
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Color and texture stand out against the white rails of the
wrap around porch |
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| Purple, lavender and orange with a boarder of silver, beautiful! |
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| Cutting garden with prairie wild flowers in the background |
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| Another beautiful veggie garden! |
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| Tons of peas ready to pick! I enjoyed quite a large handful myself! |
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| Can't get enough of this lavender and orange! Just beautiful! |
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Had to get a picture of Rhonda next to the blue
of the wild chicory!
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As usual, a wonderful spread of refreshments followed the tour (sorry, I forgot to get pictures). Thank you to Sandy, Charlene and Mary
Thank you to Linnea for organizing the tour and to the Julie, Jenn and Rhonda for sharing their magnificent gardens with us!!
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