In a small suburban oasis, at the edge of a woods and wetlands in Wellesley is a hidden garden, planted and tended by a gardener who is as discreet as the Solomon’s Seal that nods in the gentle breeze, as tasteful as the many native perennials that grow there. So humble is this plantswoman that I can’t even tell you where in Wellesley this treasure of a retreat is, or even the identity of the 18-year resident of the town. Something about being in the Witness Protection Program. Maybe she offed a plant once. Pictures will have to tell the story.
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Kathy Murray says
Bravo, especially for retaining leaves and clippings as mulch and nutrients for top soils. No problem for those of us mowing our own yards. In the spring, unless we have lots of guinea hens about (which eat ticks), watch out for ticks (Lyme, Babesiosis, Powassan fevers) after every tour outdoors. In the summer and fall, watch out for mosquitoes and West Nile, especially around birdbaths with standing water. I love the natural integration of yard, woods, and gardens here. Congratulations.
Jan schwartz says
Thank you for this lovely tour. It is very inspirational.
Susan says
Beautiful, peaceful place! I believe she doesn’t use any pesticides, either. The kind of oasis where kids and pets can safely roll around on the lawn and look for fairies and salamanders among the plants.