And what a pleasure it was to finally experience this fantastic garden. My friend Lisa and I went yesterday, grabbing 3 hours between rain drops (thunderstorms, actually), to walk the 1 mile path through this gorgeous paradise in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The clouded sky, constantly threatening a shower, made the greens and yellows pop while another year of way too much rain, that is breaking the hearts of gardeners and farmers, made the rising heat and humidity seem cooler within all of the lushness of the foliage.
The walk under huge trees provided an enclosed coolness along the babbling stream and the wisteria trellis an oasis.
Garden after garden revealed lush plantings (How many times am I going to say lush?) that were crammed with flowers and foliage sourced from around the world.
However, this is not an old garden having been developed only since 1990 after Adolf Rosengarten (yes) left the family estate to be preserved for the enjoyment and education of the public. The huge trees were planted much earlier, giving the garden the bones so necessary to keeping flower gardens from feeling fussy and un-moored. The 14 gardeners are welcome anytime at my ramshackle and deer-marauded garden anytime for I admire how the graceful designs all flow together.
Lisa and I met people from all over the world starting with 3 lovely women who live close by to the garden and who are frequent visitors. I’m a bit jealous because it’s a bit of a hike from Upper Black Eddy. It’s said the garden changes weekly! I believe it.
Here are a few photos featuring the large areas of meadow-like plantings, sculptures, and over-flowing pots. The verticals really stood out to me. What a spectacular day.
Sheila
For Lisa
She said her eyes were closed for this but I was anxious to photograph the garden. Next time, Lisa, I’ll give you your close-up!
