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
Now OPEN on Saturdays
Western Hills Garden, formerly the Western Hills Rare Plant Nursery, achieved its two-year anniversary in July 2012 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.
The garden is open on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and by appointment. Click here for information on scheduling a tour.
Announcing Art in the Garden, an invitation for artists to join us on the second Tuesday of each month … Bring your pencils, paints, and easels and find a quiet spot that inspires your creativity. Click here for details, including how to reserve your place.
To see photos of
what’s blooming now,
click on the picture of the
Helleborus orientalis at left.
Plants are also available for sale—click here to see current favorites.
To see photos of
new additions to the garden,
click on the picture of the
Wollemi pine at left.