When Ganga and Neal moved into their house late in 2009 it was surrounded by huge cedars and a swath of Leyland cypresses. Although past landscaping of the property had left them with some nice shrubs, trees, and stones, it also left them with a lot of English ivy, Neal removed 60 full landscape bags from one berm alone! They began by moving the stones to the back yard where they built a small pond, and over the next 4 years they removed all the cypresses and limbed some of the cedars to allow some light into the garden.
As the years progressed Ganga designed and planted the various beds while Neal, a master craftsman, created the pathways, arbors, benches, planter boxes, birdhouses and plinths throughout the garden. As any gardener knows, being able to get enough light into a shady woodland garden can be tricky, but as the neighbors removed trees over time Ganga has been able to plant roses (35!), succulents and other sun loving plants.
The pond which was enlarged 8 years ago is home to Jimi Hendrix, Rosanna, Rosanna Danna, and a handful of other creatively named koi and goldfish. The garden includes a small greenhouse, fruit trees, a raised bed for veggies along with small patch of the difficult to find Wasabi. As you follow the winding paths through the garden you will find Neal’s creations tucked in here and there and depending on the seasonal plantings bright spots of color. An additional treat is that Ganga is an accomplished quilter and some of her beautiful art quilts will be displayed (and for sale).
Artist Vendors
Ganga Engledow at Garden 1
Our garden owner Ganga, an accomplished quilter, is inspired by the world around her to make beautiful things. You’ll see some of her larger quilts displayed and smaller works for sale. “On cold and wet days, I quilt. My quilts often represent my love for the eccentricity of nature”.
Georgia Donovan at Garden 1
“My art work is designed to make you smile. I create art for pleasure, my own and that of others. My titles often precede the actual work and always enhance understanding of the painting. I generally paint in vibrant acrylic colors on canvas. My quirky sense of humor and whimsical approach to painting is the hallmark of my work. Creating art is following my bliss.” https://georgia-donovan.pixels.com/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”All Gardens” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:%2Fcategory%2Fgarden-tour%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
