When Wally started her garden in 2019 she was planning on having a low maintenance garden and she was also planning to be on the 2020 Garden Tour, as an example of a new garden. Fast forward to 2023 and while she might not consider it low maintenance, she will finally be on the tour!
Growing up on a 40-acre orchard in Canada gave Wally gardening skills early on and it’s a good thing as her new garden came with some challenges. The north side is a combination of dry/sunny, dry/shade, and wet/shade while the south side is darker and has a wet area. However, as you wander the garden it is easy to see that she has adapted to the challenges and her garden has thrived.
Heading down a shady path there are hostas, ferns and trilliums interspersed with red Japanese maples. Although Wally’s last garden was full shade this one has areas of full sun too, so she can indulge her love of sun loving perennials. Daylilies, irises, monkshood and a climbing hydrangea overlook the 7th green along with a myriad of her other favorites. As the garden evolved Wally has been able to incorporate plants gifted to her, as well as rescued plants, and even Paul’s favorite poppies!
