The Folly is an apt name for the fanciful
gazebo-like structure at the entrance.
Our effort so far has been
to trim the overgrown vegetation, although
it does need a coat of wood preservative.
Photo is courtesy of Sue Duncan.
The pond lives!
We eliminated the parrot feather,
then the duckweed,
and then the dreaded azolla.
Now the water lilies (and pickerel) are happier,
as well as the pair of turtles, fish, frogs, ducks,
and an occasional heron.
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Western Hills Garden
Occidental CA
OPENS June 9, 2012
Western Hills Garden, formerly the Western Hills Rare Plant Nursery, is approaching its second anniversary under the new owners, Christine and Tim Szybalski. We have completed a significant milestone in the restoration of the garden and are pleased to announce that we are open for tours and events on a limited basis.
Starting June 9, the garden will be open Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and by appointment. Click here for information on scheduling a tour.
To see photos of
what's blooming now,
click on the picture of the
Helleborus orientalis at left.
Volunteers have been an important part of the Western Hills restoration—click here to learn more about the volunteer effort, current challenges, and needed skills to enhance the garden. If you would like to help, contact volunteer coordinator Stacie Miller: Stacie@WesternHillsGarden.com.
You are welcome
to post recollections
of the garden on
our Facebook page.
