The 2006 Gardens
Quail and Thistle Farm
European gardens and a love of rhododendrons have inspired these owners to design, construct and maintain perennial borders, roses and a forest walk on what was once filled with mostly thistles and quail. An existing chicken coop and yard have been transformed into a picturesque potting shed and rose garden with English climbers, David Austin and "rescue" roses, an herb garden and French wire baskets. The woodland garden includes hellebores, many varieties of rhododendrons, "bulbs everywhere", deer-resistant plants and a dry creek bed. It is personalized by an extensive garden ornament collection and is the owners’ favorite place for evening strolls. The pergola was located to enjoy the view of Mt. Baker. The perennial borders frame the postcard view of the rolling green pasture, red barn and distant waters of the Sound.
Features
- Potting shed and garden ornaments
- Rose and herb garden
- Viewing pergola
- Woodland garden