The gardening season seems to have had a slow start, but the Monsoon arrived with a vengeance this week, and as I write I’m enjoying a pleasant breeze and light clouds. I’m also looking forward to our 12th year of visiting gardens. It’s fun to share our successes and worry together about the challenges of gardening at 7,000 feet.
We would love to visit your garden. To invite us or to organize a visit to the garden of a friend or neighbor, please email me, Jean Hockman, djhockman@npgcable.com .
In June, Jackie Hainsworth hosted a plant exchange in her garden and also organized a field trip to the Lavender Festival in Concho.
We currently have invitations to visit four gardens in July and August . They are: July 20, August 3, August 17, and August 24. PLEASE WATCH FOR UPDATES TO THIS SCHEDULE!!
Here are the details:
When: July 20, 10 a.m.
What: Visit garden of Cindy and Chuck Roth
Where: 3101 W. Cooper in Cheshire
Description: The front yard is an assortment of hostas with an array of other plants intermingled. The backyard is an Abundance, with a capital A, of lush colored blooms, all thoughtfully placed over the entire backyard.
Driving Directions: Go north on Hwy 180. Turn left on Fremont and then right on Cooper. (Fremont is at the stop light and FALA is on the southwest corner of 180).
What: Visit garden of Julie and John Holmes
When: July 27 10 a.m.
Where: 1440 N. Fox Hill Road in Country Club
Description: Julie says that the garden is “a work in progress and looks pretty good this summer. We have a greenhouse that the tomatoes really like and we are experimenting with various veggies in the vegetable garden.”
Driving Directions: Go down East Butler almost to the end, turn left on Fox Hill Road to the third house on the right. If you reach the end of Butler, you've gone one street too far.
What: Visit to Riordan Mansion Gardens led by Charlotte Dodgson
When: August 3 10 a.m.
Where: Riordan Mansion State Historical Park, 409 Riordan Road, Flagstaff AZ 86001 779-4395
Description: A group of Master Gardeners has been in the process of restoring and enhancing the grounds and gardens at this Flagstaff historical location for the past three years. Come and see the ongoing work of restoration and hear about the future plans. The Riordan Mansion is open to the public for tours. If you would like to take a tour of the homes following the garden visit please call the Riordan Visitors Center to make a reservation and for details about the price.
When: August 3 10 a.m.
Where: Riordan Mansion State Historical Park, 409 Riordan Road, Flagstaff AZ 86001 779-4395
Description: A group of Master Gardeners has been in the process of restoring and enhancing the grounds and gardens at this Flagstaff historical location for the past three years. Come and see the ongoing work of restoration and hear about the future plans. The Riordan Mansion is open to the public for tours. If you would like to take a tour of the homes following the garden visit please call the Riordan Visitors Center to make a reservation and for details about the price.
What: Visit Hospice Garden, led by Loni Shapiro
When: August 17 10 a.m. – details to follow
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