Friends of Hilltop presents our
Fall Garden Tour 2009
Sunday, OCTOBER 18
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
BUY TICKETS ONLINE!
Hilltop’s Fall Garden Tour is October 18. Another wonderful line-up is described below. Tickets will be available after September 15. They cost $20 and may be purchased on-line (www.lsu.edu/hilltop), or by contacting Hilltop (225 767 6916 or hilltop@tigers.lsu.edu – add $.75 for mailing from Hilltop), or at one of our friendly outlets: Billy Heroman’s, Clegg’s, Dixon Smith, Garden District Nursery, Harb’s Oasis, Louisiana Nursery, Naylor’s. As always, we thank the generous people who made their gardens available!
CRYER RESIDENCE
2052 Ferndale
The garden is a diverse mixture of tropicals, ferns, annuals, tender perennials, bulbs, container plants, shrubs and trees. It has many layers; vertically, horizontally and seasonally and is planted very densely. Repetitive plantings are not used; interest is created through variety. The owner feels a personal connection to every plant in her garden because she developed all the flower beds, constructed the paths and pulled the weeds. There is experimentation with new varieties, sometimes outside of their recommended growing zones. One of the more unusual aspects of the this garden is the variety of bromeliads that are growing in the ground… some as large as 3 feet across. The garden is a subtle blend of foliage, fragrance, and color. At every season of the year there is something to enjoy.
JOHNSON RESIDENCE
3155 Hundred Oaks Avenue
The front garden is half sun and half shade. The sunny side is fully planted with a profusion of perennials specifically chosen to attract butterflies. There is quite a large variety of nectar plants as well as host plants. There is prolific volunteer activity by these enthusiastic perennials who are anxious to expand their territory. In the fall there is always a riot of color.
The shady garden is entered through an iron gate on the right side of the house and winds around to the back. There is moderate to heavy shade which encourages the cultivation of hostas, ligularias and Solomon’s-Seal but the outstanding feature is the extensive collection of unusual ferns displayed in pots and hanging baskets. Many are familiar but then there are those that are not as well known like the Mahogany, Crocodillus and Lasagna ferns.
POSSA RESIDENCE
2657 E. Lakeshore Drive
Traditional Louisiana architecture serves as a backdrop with a generous circular driveway focused on a massive and venerable live oak. This shady entrance uses familiar plants such as magnolia, bamboo, camellias and many ground covers including hosta and liriope. It is a simple effect which recognizes the power of a tree. The entry design is in direct contrast with the sunny invigorating rear garden. An entertaining pool sparkles in the sun with sitting areas in the water and an outdoor spa. Jets of water and fine bronze sculpture add other delights. The dramatic enclosing walls of the pool as well as the pavement are of peacock stone which is also used in the house creating greater unity and simplicity in design. Hospitality, simplicity and classic beauty of design are hallmarks of this garden.
McMAIN’S CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
1805 College Drive
The children's garden was established in 2004. Handicapped accessible flower beds were built next to the center's playground. The raised beds are of varying heights so that children in wheelchairs can tend the plants easily. Gardening provides a wonderful way to learn about nature and how food grows; it is a leisure activity that everyone, regardless of disability, can participate in and it is another way to achieve therapeutic goals. Children with fine motor problems learn to develop hand skills and use both hands when planting. Learning the steps in planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting helps children with motor planning as well as endless opportunities for speech and language activities. The gardens were featured in a special Better Homes and Gardens magazine article in the spring of 2007.
ALBRITTON RESIDENCE
1279 Longwood Drive
The Albrittons worked with landscape architect Jon Emerson to plan the development of their property so that the landscaping would be compatible with and complimentary to the design of their house. The concept was for the front yard to be inviting while also providing privacy. This was accomplished by having a circular driveway with a raised center island topped with Sego palms; between the driveway and the street two hedgerows of tall Formosa Azaleas were planted. The back yard features are an open air cabana built for cooking and dining as well as a split level Koi pond. Both the cabana and the pond’s design reflect and compliment the linear and open design of the home. The slope in the back yard allowed the combination of a formal design on the upper elevation with a more naturalistic design along the lower perimeter area. Low stone walls and steps separate the upper and lower levels.
This and more await you on October 18!
**Hospitality and Plants...make yourselves at home!
An area will be set aside at the Albritton home for refreshments and also for the display and sale of selected plants from Hilltop's own Hodge Podge plant pros!
TICKETS for this event are $20.00, tickets for students are $5 (with ID), and can be purchased from Hilltop Arboretum office located at 11855 Highland Road,
ONLINE PURCHASE, by email at hilltop@tigers.lsu.edu, or by telephone order at 767-6916.
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