The 2005 Gardens
Ravishing Rodies
In his private garden overlooking Admiralty Inlet, the owner, a renowned rhododendron hybridizer, showcases many of the rhodies he has developed and introduced. This time of year, spectacular blossoms combine artfully with Japanese maples and conifers into a vibrant tapestry of color and texture. This 12-year-old working garden encompasses about 3/4 of an acre. The rhodie hybridization 'farm' is across the road on an additional 3/4 acre. Unusual in its scope, the owner's collection includes specimens that can be seen nowhere else.
