Friday we headed out to the Kansas City Master Gardener Tour.
Our first stop was at a home built in 1915.
The homeowners made the most of a
small plot. There were several shade
plants and Hostas plus a dry creek bed
was off to the north.
This lovely brick home was our second
stop and as you can see by the sign at the
top of of the steps "No photography" was
a loud.
This home also had a small garden area.
they used rain barrels along with a
dry creek bed. The hedges by the stairs
were immaculate.
One of the more interesting items in this
garden was the VERY LARGE "vase,"
carved from a the trunk of a palm tree
and imported from Hawaii!!
Stop three on the tour was at this cute
little number. It was built in1917 and
purchased from the original owner
after 75 years.
Ever turn had something to look at.
A gazing ball peeks out of the grasses.
A different type of Clematis. Love the
"fuzzy" center.
The green ball moved around in
the water, so fun to watch.
This was fave house one.
Stop number four.
This my friends is a large Agave plant.
We had never seen a plant like this! The
homeowner also had clippings in pots on
the front porch.
Another plant that I was not aware
of (where have I been) anyway this
is a Cone Hydrangea.
A winding path leads visitors to the
backyard and this pretty fountain.
Creative art added whimsy to the
landscape.
Rest your feet, we will continue
the tour soon.
~Keep on Dreaming~
Today we are back at The
Ewing and Muriel Kauffman
Memorial Garden.
This two acre garden is located
in the heart of Kansas City.
I'm sure this picture is in the first
post but I wanted to tell you a
little about this building.
This is the Orangery and it is the
major architectural feature here
in the garden. It is one of the first
things you see as you turn the
corner and walk into the garden
itself. Orangeries originated in
Europe, where aristocratic families
built conservatories with the windows
only facing south to allow the citrus
to ripen in the winter months. In this
garden it is used for a gathering place
for visitors and a site for fragrant and
seasonal plants.
In the photo above and below
visitor's are greeted by these
very large trees as they enter
the Orangery.
Each of the trees had beautiful
flowers growing around the
trunks.
There were several of these
hanging from the ceiling.
you can see how tall those
trees are.
I thought this sculpture was adorable.
There was a plaque but I could not
get a good picture. Look closely
and you will see what the boy is
sitting on while reading his book.
Another pretty one.
I think this is an orchid growing
at the bottom of this tree.
Let's go back outside again.
This was a beautiful garden back
in June and I am sure it was pretty
during these summer months when
Zinnias, Celosia, Coleus, Marigolds
and other beauties are in bloom.
If you missed Part One you can find
it here. You will need to scroll past
Part Two to find Part One.
~Keep on Dreamimg~
Welcome to this secret garden
within the city. When I say
"secret" I mean that for most
it is unknown to them.
I'm going to let the pictures
speak fo themselves. I'll
tell you more at the end.
Did you have fun? We had a blast
going through this beautiful 2 acre
garden. It is located in Kansas City,
Missouri, named after philanthorpists
Ewing and Muriel Kauffman and given
to the city for it's residents enjoyment.
The Kauffman's world travels inspired
this garden. In partnership with the
Kauffman foundation Powell Gardens
maintians this garden. The staff change
the flower beds 4 times a year with
each season. We saw the spring beds.
There are local and exotic botanicals,
including plant varities not found else-
where in the Midwest. There are stone
walls, fountains and the bronze statues
are by the sculptor Tom Collins.
More to come in the next installment of
" A Public Garden."
This may be my last post for a bit. But I
will pop in once next week. We are get-
ting ready for our "staycation" next week.
Lots planned for next week but need to
work on a few details.
I'll see you soon!
~Keep on Dreaming~
