The 2005 Gardens
Michelle's Legacy
This one-acre garden is the legacy of the late Michelle Pailthorp, a passionate plant collector who sought out the rare and unusual. For the plant aficionado, many treasures are to be discovered here; and observation up close is the mode for best appreciating what Michelle created over a period of ten years. Deep shade, with its hints of mystery, complexity, and seclusion, provides the context for collections of epimediums, hellebores, and foliage plants. Meandering pathways through a ravine heighten the sense of adventure this garden offers in abundance.
