A Backyard Garden in the Shade

Stroll through a private in-town garden which features relaxing shade under large hemlocks, dogwoods, pines, maple trees, and sunny clusters of color and frivolity.

On Sunday, July 22nd, the walk will begin at 2:30 pm, guided by the garden’s owner.  Space is limited for the 90-minute walk.  Reservations must be made by Friday, July 20th, by phoning Judy Frank at 828-713-6807.  Details will be provided.  The walk is open to the public at no charge, sponsored by Hendersonville Tree Board.

An indoor program on shade gardening and the glory of trees, sponsored by the Tree Board, was well-received in March, and the upcoming garden stroll will be a sort-of sequel.  Attendees will see the plantings that do well in shade, learn how color and shadings can be provided even under large, mature trees, and hear from the gardener how a beautiful retreat can be created in an urban corner of Hendersonville.  A place where dogs, cats, fish, birds, people, and pollinators can co-exist.

A certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat, this garden and its owner have twice won city landscaping awards.  The property is just under an acre in size.

“Everyone will have to take it as it is,” according to the owner.  “We had tons of rain here this spring, so I do not know what condition the yard will be in.  We may have drought to follow all the rain.  But we’ll enjoy some stories of what worked and what didn’t, and folks can see well-established shade plants in their habitat.”

Hendersonville Tree Board is commissioned by the City of Hendersonville to provide advice on the selection and care of trees and shrubs in public places.  The Tree Board also educates the public concerning the economic and aesthetic benefits of trees and shrubs for the community.  The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Hendersonville as a Tree City USA for 25 years because of its high level of tree care.  The city also became a Bee City USA in 2015.

Phone Tree Board member Judy Frank at 828-713-6807 by Friday, July 20th, to make a reservation.

To learn more about Hendersonville Tree Board and its projects, visit their webpage.