One need only enter an exquisite jewel box of a tiny, shaded garden on a hot day to appreciate the adage that “less is more.” Even before I opened the gate into the Daisey’s very special little retreat, I could tell that it was a well-thought out garden. Everything one needs and nothing else to distract. Part of its charm is that it’s a “front” garden to a home that is set perpendicular to the narrow lane, where anyone walking by can enjoy the view also. Such a gracious gesture, so much a part of a gardener’s nature (excuse the pun).
The Daisey’s garden is truly about curating –making a spot for a sheltered retreat…
choosing just a few small accessories that prompt you to take another look at a vignette…
selecting the perfect size stones for a small pond…
refining a plant list down to just those that will reinforce your theme — and provide interest in their texture, leaf shape and shade of green…
identifying the one, perfect vine to climb a wooden arch over the front door…
adding some whimsy with a container’s garden motif.
And the American flag, as much a fixture in Nantucket as hydrangeas.
Thank you, Ginny and Ed, for our wonderful visit in July.
Ginny and Ed work together on this jewel box. I adore this garden and it’s well-curated, well- placed plants. To my mind, it’s perfect. Plus, Ginny is a major horticulturalist and can talk about each plant. I always try to show it to visitors who will appreciate it — knew you would, Bette! Thanks for featuring it. Merrielou
Such a pleasure, visiting gardens with you, meeting Ginny and Ed, enjoying Nantucket. Now when are you all coming to Newport??
The size of those hostas, wow! Such a sweet little garden.
Can we find out where they got those pots with the topiaries on them?
Alas, those divine pots came from Allen Haskell’s nursery in New Bedford. Both he and the nursery are not around anymore…