Category Archives: Flora

Our Rose Walk was a great success

Posted on 2016-05-25 by Karin Kiontke

The roses and weather cooperated to make it a stunning day in the garden. People came from all over the city to see our roses, and were treated to a display of dozens of different varieties. The Old Garden Roses and some of … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss the Rose Walk!

Posted on 2016-05-19 by Karin Kiontke

This Sunday May 22  is our third annual Rose Walk. The Rose Walk is a self-guided tour of our more than 50 different varieties of roses. Visitors can pick up a printed guide at the patio or open the guide on their phone … Continue reading →

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It’s time for irises

Posted on 2016-05-17 by Karin Kiontke

It has been unseasonably cold for the last two weeks, which gives us more time with our beautiful irises. Don’t these light blue flowers remind of a painting by Claude Monet? They are the first to open, along with the variety with dark … Continue reading →

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Peonies, tulips and bees

Posted on 2016-05-01 by Karin Kiontke

Last week, our tree peonies started to bloom. They drew many visitors into the garden and no wonder! For a short time, these flowers are really spectacular! This is our pink peony, and below is the magenta one. We also have … Continue reading →

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Spring is here!

Posted on 2016-03-20 by Karin Kiontke

Aside from the near-record snow fall in January, we had a rather mild winter. Now, white forsythia, crocuses and early daffodils are open, and there is even a first tulip. The buds on crab apple tree and quince bushes are almost ready to … Continue reading →

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