More than
20 private gardens in Huron and Perth will be open to the public this summer,
with the touring program beginning on June 1. The selection of gardens will be
open at various times throughout June, July and August.
Shade and sunny
gardens, featuring old-fashioned perennials and native trees, can be viewed at
Rhea Hamilton Seeger and Klaus Seeger’s home in Auburn.
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This is a rare opportunity to see over
fences and hedges at gardens that are lovingly tended. Some are located on the
property of a business and visitors can enjoy both new ideas in landscaping and
plant choices while taking advantage of the materials offered for sale.
Riverbend Gardens and Nursery features nearly 1000 varieties of hostas.
Some Huron County residents have opened up
their home gardens for viewing. Some of the gardens featured are the gardens of
the Purple Rooster at RR 1, Gorrie, where you will see an eclectic mix of sun
and shade, old and new shrubs and perennials.
Karen Redmond in Auburn uses ornamental
grasses to create a double garden, one you see from the street and a hidden one
in behind. Vicky and Doug Culbert have designed and created a monument garden dedicated to Surveyors’ monuments that have
been collected from all over Ontario and displayed in a reflective shade
garden, surrounded by Explorer roses.
Many of
the gardens featured also include vegetable and herbs, raised beds and
functional gardens. Others incorporate
environmental improvements, such as rain barrels, rain gardens, and wildlife
habitat.
The
colourful brochure contains information on available times and the map provides
an opportunity to plan a day’s event! Look for the colourful green map, which may be picked up at local
tourism offices and library branches in Huron County, or from area
Horticultural societies. You can find out more about
Undiscovered Gardens at: www.gardensofhuronperth.com here or find us on Facebook!
Whether
you are a new gardener or just looking for new ideas, Undiscovered Gardens has
something for you!
The non-profit group fashioned their idea
after the Discover Rural Gardens of Grey Bruce Counties. They are always
looking for more gardeners to join them as it is a ongoing project. Last year
was their first full season and it was a wonderful success.
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