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natural masterpieces Art in the Garden has blossomed over 30 years from backyard beginnings to a beloved tradition By E mma U n g e r Ph o to g rap hy by J oh n M ic h ae l Simp so n
Figurative ceramic sculptor Tinka Jordy poses next to her kiln with some of her creations, an owl and a standing hare.
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chapelhillmagazine.com
March/April 2025
rt and nature intertwine in Hillsborough’s springtime landscape of lush greenery, vibrant florals and dense, towering canopies. The woodland scene at 1902 Borland Road gives way to serene meadows and garden nooks as visitors every spring explore winding grass pathways, discovering sculptures framed perfectly by nature’s elements at every turn. These three acres of beautifully cultivated land provide the setting for Art in the Garden, an annual outdoor sculpture exhibition where regionally and nationally recognized artists display and sell their work. This year, the event celebrates its 30th anniversary. “I feel very sentimental about it,” event