Connecticut's 14 historic gardens will be open to the public June 27, and I have made a vow to visit at least one of them, most likely the Florence Griswold gardens.
Here is a link that will give all the information on the various gardens and activities planned: http://www.cthistoricgardens.org/
There is something about the primeval quality of the Lieutenant River as the backdrop to the gentile gardens of Miss Florence that attracts me.
The museum will be celebrating their historic garden with Gardenfest, which takes place from June 11-27.
On Thursday at 11 a.m. they will also have a flower arranging course - something I hope to get to. There seem to be countless tricks on keeping things fresh and perky in the vase, and studying the elements of arranging seems like a relaxing pursuit.
As someone who grew up in a historic area, I can appreciate the ennui that one has with the beauty that surrounds us, as well as our area's legacy. But it is something to guard against.
Recently I returned to my home town, Old Mystic, and took a tour of one of the most amazing gardens I have ever seen at Kentford Farms.
What I love most about these gardens (and I mean gardens, plural) is the natural way they are designed, as well as the locale. But above all, I appreciate that they are the labor of love of two passionate gardeners, Bill Turner and Paul Coutu, who have graciously opened them up for public viewing.
Now they understand how gardening can be an obsession!
The story of Kentford Farms will be featured on Friday in the Bulletin's Coming Home section.
This can be a challenging time in the garden - the last of the beautiful spring flowers have passed, and the summer bloomers are still waiting in the wings. One plant I have found to be a stunner that stretches from spring to summer is red valerian.
I have lost my usb cable, so I don't have a photo right now of my own valerian, but I have posted one from the internet - enjoy! It is a plant worth having, and has a very unique color.
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