[vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”949,947,946,943,942″ img_size=”medium” speed=”3000″ slides_per_view=”3″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes”][vc_column_text]When Kathy and Joe retired in 2003, they moved to these 15 acres nestled in the rolling hills. The property had been neglected and so they set to work; Kathy became a sheep farmer and landscaper and Joe worked in the orchard espaliering the apple, pear and plum trees. Kathy’s vision was to integrate the landscaping with the farm and 15 years later her vision and design have succeeded! Wanting to have as little garden work as possible, the majority of plants are perennials that die back in the winter. A garden room overwinters tender plants and next to it a cast iron bathtub is planted with parsley, chives and golden oregano. Across the driveway is a lovely pergola with golden hops, hosta, gorgeous redbud trees and a firepit surrounded by colorful chairs. There is a charming stream by a sunroom filled with colorful geraniums. As you wander towards the actual farm area you’ll pass by the” Chicken Brothel” and the “Ewes Hotel” before coming to the orchard. Fruit is donated to the foodbank and high school horticulture classes come here to learn pruning of fruit trees. Joe’s special spot, a covered lean-to is a place where you can watch the deer, owls, and red-tailed hawks in the maple grove. No longer a working farm, there are still a few chickens and sheep you can say Hi to when you visit![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”All Gardens” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:%2Fcategory%2Fgarden-tour%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
