The Gardens
of Joy Garden Tour
Window Box Wonder
Lush window boxes greet you as you enter Phil and Barbara Brown’s garden high atop Spring Forest. The emphasis in this garden is on summer colors…blue, red and yellow all of which burst from the rock gardens surrounding the driveway near the house as you approach. The Browns have had success planting hydrangeas, Turks Cap lilies, Casablanca lilies, Foxgloves, Great Blue Lobelia and Cardinals. Due to their more northern exposure, they are perfectly situated for a wide variety of plants and flowers. The lower perennial garden has a completely different long range view than the neighboring gardens and the stone arch, “Partnership” is by Carl Peverall. Carl likes to evoke both the essences of permanence and reinvention with his work. Here in the Brown garden, he has connected material with visual poetry. Landscape Designer/Gardener: Phil Brown
Two Ponds
The culmination of water, sculptures and flowers make the home of Hank and Mauree Booth so special. The soothing sound of water flowing greets you where ever you walk. The water features were enhanced over the past six years with the latest feature being the amazing weeping wall which was completed in the fall of 2019. Mountain elegant describes this garden, 26 | Events at The Village Green 2021
where everyone is comfortable inside and outside of the home. The surrounding patios and planted areas offer relaxed seating to enjoy and soothe the soul. Mauree’s favorite are her hydrangeas with several varieties to admire. Her anchor plants are the Japanese maples, with their colorful and graceful leaves. Hank would tell you his favorite are the beloved hemlock, of which there are many different specimens on the property. There is so much to see in this garden and every piece has a unique story. Three areas of particular significance are the gazebo that overhangs the Secret Pond, the new weeping wall, and the mediation pond with the sundial patio. While walking the property, you will note many different animals incorporated into the landscape. Challenge yourself to see how many “creatures” you can count. The creative people involved in the garden have become extended family to Hank and Mauree. Family and extended families are a beautiful thing and because of these projects they have bonded to create a wonderful retreat for them and those who are fortunate to visit. Landscape Designer/Gardeners: Hank and Mauree Booth, Sharon Holt, Renee Byrd Installation: Tim Brown, Jay Moody, Sharon Holt, Anna and Renee Byrd Water Features: Bob Dews and Tim Brown
