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Posted by arbo_retum z5 ,WinchstrMA (My Page) on Wed, Jul 13, 05 at 0:03
we're thinking of doing our own ny/pa garden tour/trip beginning 7/25. the itinerary i have in mind is :
Home(Boston area) to Stonecrop to PepsiCo. to Wave Hill to Brooklyn Botanical Gardens( to Phila Museum of Art(maybe)) to Chanticleer to the Barnes Foundation( to FallingWater/Pittsburgh.) and home. Of these gardens, we have only been to wave hill, so we have an idea of time needed there. have you been to any of the others and might you have any advice as to what
kind of time we should allot,ideally, to them ?we're pretty much interested in all plant material except roses(there has to be something, doesn't there!?) but our particular interests are foliage , woody plant material and wonderful design. Aside from Winterthur/Longwood Gardens- do any other very special gardens pop up in your mind that i haven't mentioned?thank you in advance.
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| I'm not sure how far afield you want to go, but there is a lovely garden in Rockland County, which would be on your way back up the Thruway to Boston. It is called Matterhorn Nursery and Gardens, and contains 38 acres of display gardens, including a rose garden, fern garden, hosta garden and a folly garden. It is a working nursey so you can also purchase plants, books and supplies. There is even a cafe where you can relax and have a snack. I've been going there for years to buy plants and wander the gardens. According to their website, however, there is an admission charge to tour the gardens. This must be new this year. I'd say it is worth it, though. They are particularly known for their hostas - there are some specimens the size of a New York City apartment! (well, almost!) They are on the web - Matterhorn Nursery. Enjoy your trip. |
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