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24 April 2012

Garden Walk

Mooooooooove Over, Darling!
Disclaimer:  this photo has nothing at all to do with this post; I just love the cows!


Last year, our little town in northeast Wisconsin held its first ever Garden Walk.  Several, from master to everyday gardeners, opened their gardens to the public.  Now, I don't know about you, but when I ride my bike by a number of these homes, I'm just dying to see what's going on there; and in our very small town on Lake Michigan, where the 'blooming' season lasts for such a gloriously long time, I'm just taken aback by the beautiful gardens!  Please allow me to share some with you from last summer!


These first photos are from a house about a block or less from Lake Michigan.  It's just so charming.  I was so happy it was on the tour!  The gate to the back yard is very welcoming!  Everything she has planted is just so....LUSH!





Also on the walk, this little  fertilizer, planted with colorful zinnias!






And how about this old wicker chair...covered in moss and planted with succulents! 



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Hollyhocks...my all time favorite!  These are growing on the side of an old barn about a block from Lake Michigan!
And now, saving the best for last!  This garden happens to belong to personal friends; however, I had never seen it in all its glory...I was spell-bound!  It is obvious that these are serious gardeners; they love what they do; and, probably most importantly, they devote the time it takes to make this a true wonderland!
Fabulous wheelbarrow with zinnias and creeping jenny.

A great old garden bench with a stunning bleeding heart.

An artichoke grows in Wisconsin!


More stunning photos from the property!  Isn't this just lovely?
I hope that you have enjoyed this Garden Walk.  Now, sadly, none of these fine gardens are ours, but we're working on it!  Also, I'm still slowly working on my photography skills (when I took these pics last summer, I had no idea I'd be posting for all the world to see!).  Hopefully, there will  be something to show later on in the summer from our meager efforts once we finally get there the end of May!


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55 comments:

  1. allisamazing24 April, 2012 11:46

    Beautiful gardens! We went on a garden tour and came home with so many ideas for our own. It was great :)

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress24 April, 2012 20:54

      I have not a creative brain cell in my body, but...I will take someone else's ideas and creations whenever I can! Thank you so much for commenting!
      Nancy

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  2. chateau chic24 April, 2012 20:00

    Gorgeous gardens!
    I'm a new follower and hope you'll stop by.
    Mary Alice

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress24 April, 2012 20:55

      Thank you so much for commenting and following, Mary Alice; and thank you for the invitation to visit!
      Nancy

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  3. Little Miss Maggie24 April, 2012 21:13

    I love that wicker chair. Fabulous!

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress24 April, 2012 21:31

      I'm so happy you enjoyed that chair; isn't it stunning? Thank you so much for commenting tonight!
      ~N

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  4. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)25 April, 2012 01:19

    Beautiful gardens! Loved each one of them. That wicker chair is fabulous!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  5. wydevendesigns.com25 April, 2012 06:29

    WOW - so inspirational - I love these gardens. I just attended the Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour (Atlanta) and wrote about it several days ago - also spectacular!

    Thank you for sharing,

    Gerrie

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress25 April, 2012 15:47

      Thanks, Gerrie! I'll definitely have to go back and look that up. I'm a new blogger, so I have a lot of 'make-up' work to do!
      ~N

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  6. Gail25 April, 2012 07:46

    OMGoodness, such beautiful gardens! Thanks for sharing and the inspiration. Enjoy your day, Gail

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress25 April, 2012 15:46

      Thank you so much, Gail, for stopping by and commenting!
      ~N

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  7. aarond25 April, 2012 11:23

    Just found and joined your blog. Beautiful garden by the way. Since you love cows I thought you might like to stop by and join my blog to read all about my life as a farm girl

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress25 April, 2012 15:45

      I did!!!!! Love, LOVE your pics; your photography is stunning!!!
      ~N

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  8. Nancy's Daily Dish25 April, 2012 17:59

    I LOVE that you started this off with a totally random picture! My heart skipped a beat when I saw the wagon turned into a planter. I had done that years ago and because of our limited space when we moved I left my old wagon behind. Man, do I regret that!

    Nancy

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress25 April, 2012 22:04

      Thank you so much for commenting, Nancy! May I say that I'm one of YOUR followers and love your blog! (I have a few pieces also from your Etsy shop!)
      ~N

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  9. Donna Wilkes25 April, 2012 22:56

    Love this garden walk and your photos are great. The lushness of these gardens are a delight. Thank you for sharing.

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  10. Nancy @ The Headmistress26 April, 2012 07:02

    Thanks so much for your comment, Donna! I wish any of those gardens were mine!! Maybe one day...!
    ~N

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  11. Meeha Meeha26 April, 2012 07:21

    The first garden is to die for - all those lush plants with shiny big leaves look like they're about to enter through the windows and conquer the house! Thank you for visiting my Spring bedroom :)

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress26 April, 2012 07:44

      Thanks! I wish I had more pictures of the first house; it's truly beautiful and so peaceful. She is truly an artist! Thank you for visiting and for commenting!
      ~N

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  12. Helen's Decor26 April, 2012 10:53

    Hi Nancy, In truth most of us are not very original, but the exposure we have helps a lot. What a lovely town you live in and it's great that you shared it with us. That wicker chair is a reminder that someone's trash is another person's pleasure... and a terrific idea. I'm now following you on Linky and hope yo follow me. Helen

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  13. Nancy @ The Headmistress26 April, 2012 11:24

    You are so right, Helen! I'm so appreciative of the 'kindness of strangers', to borrow a Tennessee Williams quote! We only live there half the year, and we're dying to get back up there!
    ~N

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  14. Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside26 April, 2012 13:18

    Hi Nancy, I really enjoyed your Garden Walk! Such beautiful gardens...Blessings, Tammy

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  15. Karen G.26 April, 2012 14:06

    What about your Baton Rouge garden? Can you grow some of the same flowers, fruits, etc. in both spots? Enjoying it all!!!! Thanks for sharing, Karen

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress26 April, 2012 14:18

      Glad you enjoyed it, Karen! I have mostly knockouts and agapanthus; some irises, daylilys. Getting too hot here now! Once we get to WI, it will be spring for a looooong time!
      ~N

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  16. Blooming Rose Musings27 April, 2012 11:22

    I started to leave a comment about 30 minutes ago but our internet went down in the middle of it! Now that we are back I was just saying that both gardens are wonderful and show so much creativity. I especially like the last one because of all the color. I also loved your cow picture...I adore cows. Thanks so much for sharing.

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress27 April, 2012 11:35

      Thank you so much for your comments; I, too, love the color of the last garden; so wish it was MINE!!!
      ~N

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  17. Anonymous28 April, 2012 16:39

    Hi Nancy! Oh, what gorgeous gardens! I've loved seeing them. The one with all the colorful blooms reminded me of an English garden! How pretty! Thank you so much for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress28 April, 2012 17:30

      Thanks, Shelia! I'm so happy that you enjoyed the photographs! Hoping that our little town will do the SECOND Annual Garden Walk this year; it will be a looooong time before we can 'play', but I love, LOVE going through other folks' yards!
      ~N

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  18. Aledia28 April, 2012 21:01

    Hello!
    Thank You so much for stopping by my blog and leaving me a sweet comment!

    You have a beautiful yard and garden! My mother in law lives and Wisconsin and we will be visiting her in June. We always have a nice time when we are there. I hope you have a very blessed week!

    (hugs)
    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress28 April, 2012 21:43

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    2. Nancy @ The Headmistress28 April, 2012 21:48

      Thanks, Aledia! Sadly, NONE of the gardens are mine; we're still redoing landscaping, etc. Maybe ONE day!!!!!
      Thank you for commenting!
      ~N

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  19. The Tablescaper28 April, 2012 21:02

    Such lovely gardens and wonderful inspiration for this upcoming Summer. Come visit and learn of my give away.

    - The Tablescaper

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress28 April, 2012 21:41

      Thank you so much for visiting and commenting! I am an ARDENT follower and LOVE the give-away! Thank you again for visiting!
      ~N

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  20. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style28 April, 2012 21:50

    What a lovely tour. I love that wheelbarrow with the creeping Jenny spilling over the sides.

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress28 April, 2012 22:27

      Thank you, Kim; it IS lovely and belongs to friends! I hope to recreate it this summer!
      ~N

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  21. Anonymous28 April, 2012 22:12

    I love cows too. Your pictures make me want summer to get here fast.
    Very pretty flowers and beds.
    Thank you for sharing.
    following.
    Pat

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress28 April, 2012 22:29

      Thanks Pat! The cow pic was taken on a bike ride last summer. I have another one that I'm going to enter in the photo contest this summer! Hope to display that one soon!!!
      ~N

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  22. Pattie @ Olla-Podrida28 April, 2012 22:51

    What gorgeous gardens! I love the wheelbarrow with the zinnias and creeping jenny. I actually have a wonderful old, rusty wheelbarrow, and creeping jenny grows like a weed around here. All I need now are the zinnia seeds. Thanks for the great idea! I'm visiting from Seasonal Sundays.

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  23. Lynn29 April, 2012 04:40

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love the wheelbarrow:@)

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  24. Snap29 April, 2012 06:26

    I love cows, too! :D :D Thank you so much for taking us on the garden walk. Wow ... gorgeous, lush, beautiful. Full of sun ideas ... the wheelbarrow, the fertilizer holder .. Great!

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  25. Ann29 April, 2012 10:55

    When I ever see a winding path guiding me through a charming gate, I know the garden will be splendid. These gardens are all wonderful and lush. I garden a lot and have worked a long time in our yard. We are always adding new garden spaces and architecture. Thanks for sharing.
    Ann

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress29 April, 2012 16:29

      Thank you so much, Ann. I'm afraid that the pictures don't do these lovely gardens justice! I'd have tried to do a better job if I had known I would be doing this blog! You would have loved the Garden Walk!
      ~N

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  26. Liz @ Quirky Vistas29 April, 2012 16:45

    Beautiful, beautiful! Your skills are superb and you showcased some real gems. I've been wanting to do a planting in an old wheelbarrow, and the one you posted is great inspiration. Thanks. I found you at The Tablescaper and I hope you'll stop by and check out my site some time when you have a chance.

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  27. Nancy @ The Headmistress29 April, 2012 16:55

    Thank you so very much! Isn't that wheelbarrow stunning? I keep trying to talk the Headmaster into buying a new one so I can plant in the old one; not working yet!!!!! Thank you again for commenting, and I shall, indeed, visit your site!
    ~N

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  28. Donna@Conghaile Cottage01 May, 2012 18:34

    Oh Nancy, I am "SO IN LOVE" with that Mossy Wicker Chair! I'm going to HAVE to find an old chair to do something similar with...You have a great eye for pictures and beautiful gardens SO MY DEAR Yours are going to be spectacular too!!!
    If you get a chance I'd LOVE to have you peek in on my world of Blog too, I'll be waiting with tea in the gardens...
    Have a wonderful week,
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  29. Anonymous01 May, 2012 19:03

    Nancy I think you have just started the newest craze with the mossy wicker chair!! I am so doing this!! These gardens are so beautiful- thank you so much for sharing!

    A friend just brought me pumpkin seeds that we ordered from Canada I hope to grow a prize winning pumkin-the seeds came from pumpkins over 800 lbs!!! So my garden might look like one huge pumpkin this year but it will be a fun adventure!

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  30. Anonymous02 May, 2012 00:39

    Can I come and stay in this Garden? I'll transform myself into a gnome or a chipmunk or any creature you'd like. This is so beautiful!!!

    I love that wicker chair though...would be a perfect addition to my lazy study :)

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  31. Nancy @ The Headmistress02 May, 2012 01:41

    Thank you kindly for visiting and commenting! Though the gardens are not mine (I just took the photographs), I'm sure that ANY gnome or chipmunk would be most welcome!
    ~N

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  32. Yvonne @ StoneGable05 May, 2012 22:05

    Everything looks so lush and full! I bet you are excited for this year's garden walk! Those hollyhocks made me swoon!
    Thanks for taking me on your walk!

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress05 May, 2012 22:47

      I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! The weather has been so 'odd' up there this year (as it has everywhere else), I'm not sure what to expect when we finally get there. 'Twill be interesting!
      ~N

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  33. At The Picket Fence06 May, 2012 16:19

    What a lovely tour! So many unique and fun details. :-) Found you through Savvy Southern Style and following along now!
    Vanessa

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    1. Nancy @ The Headmistress06 May, 2012 16:30

      Thank you so much for visiting and following! I am very flattered!! Yes, those gardens ARE just stunning, and oh, how I WISH they were mine!
      ~N

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  34. Karen07 May, 2012 10:36

    Oh I just love that chair!!....just became your newest follower and subscriber! Come on by my blog for a visit and maybe even subscribe if you like! Have a fantastic day!

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  35. Fishtail Cottage09 May, 2012 23:29

    What a darling garden! Would love to have you come over and link up this post at the Cottage Garden Party at Fishtail Cottage - (going on now)!!!! xoxo, tracie

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  36. Fishtail Cottage09 May, 2012 23:29

    What a darling garden! Would love to have you come over and link up this post at the Cottage Garden Party at Fishtail Cottage - (going on now)!!!! xoxo, tracie

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