Uxbridge Garden Tour

"A Fund Raiser For Community Care Durham "

"Gardens of Uxbridge", is a self guided tour through 8 gardens in rural and urban settings. Enjoy a "stay-cation" right in your own back yard. Meet others who have turned their property into a retreat or a backyard into an urban oasis. Tickets $20.00, includes box lunch, available at Blue Heron Books,  RBC Royal Bank, and Garden Artifacts. Proceeds benefit Community Care Durham - Uxbridge. For more information contact 905-852-7445 or visit our website at www.communitycaredurham.on.ca.

1.      Garden Hosts: Brian & Dianne         

With a casual gardening philosophy, using traditional favourites, Dianne and Brian have devoted 20 years to building a spectacular flower garden oasis surrounding their century home and barn. Flowers are everywhere, particularly Asiatic and day lily beds, with a large pond surrounded by flower beds. As you pass thru the front garden, the raised vegetable garden is of particular interest, as well note the interesting places to sit. The foundation from the original barn provides a unique backdrop to a garden graced by iron gates and wrought iron window boxes.

2.      Garden Hosts: Jody & Wayne

Begin your tour at the front with a walk thru the woodland shade garden. Enter the back garden thru the pergola passing along side the vegetable garden, where the walkway takes you to a formal dining area. From there you can wander to any part of this large property. Arbors lead you from one area to another. Wayne's folly adds a decorative element to the garden. Jody divides her spare time between gardening and being an active volunteer for Durham Hospice. She hopes you'll share her passion and visit www.durhamhospice.com to find out more about how you can help.

3.      Garden Hosts: Dave & Karen

Through continuous learning and experimentation this property is a series of informal gardens with a variety of themes that are both kid and dog friendly. The casual country garden is filled with strolling paths and it is an attractive habitat for birds, butterflies and dragonflies. Backing onto a forest can present challenges, such as wildlife nibbling at the plants but it does provide a natural backdrop for wild flowers and perennials to blend; an ornamental fish pond with a rock garden add to the peaceful feeling of the landscape.

4.      Garden Hosts: Lisa & Kerry

"Everything Goes" is Lisa's motto when it comes to her compact garden and pool which features many colorful perennials and a rock garden that features a water fountain for the birds to enjoy. The front yard will catch your attention as you drive up, but the backyard is what is most enchanting with a unique fence that allows both privacy and openness. Feel free to take a peak at the neighbouring gardens; they add even more enjoyable space.

5.      Garden Hosts: Margaret & Gary

As the saying goes "Good things come in small packages".  The yard may be small - but it is abundant in Bee Balm, Hydrangeas, lilies and many perennials along with annual splashes of color.  The "Little Garden that Grew" has been an ever changing palate as each year goes by with the sun, sun/shade and shady spots being always challenging for Margaret to work with.  The garden is accented with a Buddha and a Shady Lady and Gary's "walk through" garden shed allows for easy access from both the front and back yards.  Towering cedars trees and the sounds of rushing water make the back yard a quiet oasis from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

6.      Garden Host: Lorraine

Being a creative and daring gardener, Lorraine finds gardening therapeutic and peaceful. Her use of perennials, grasses and  herbs are divided into three main sections; sunny, part sun/shade and shade. The water features of her garden, such as the pondless waterfall and pool add a unique dimension to this garden. A relaxation/dining area offers a space for entertaining and outdoor living.

7.      Garden Hosts: Peter & Donna

This garden is a hole-in-one and sure to please both garden and golf enthusiasts. Together, Donna and Peter have created a backyard in which to relax and enjoy the birds, once all the work is done. The pool/garden area offers many special features such as a Victorian garden shed, pond and outdoor fireplace. Hanging baskets give full colour throughout the season. So pull up a Muskoka chair and relax!

8.      Garden Hosts: Wolfgang & Judy

A special passion for roses, as well as hostas and hydrangeas, typifies this garden that has lots to offer in a very small space. Walk around the property on the stone walkway and notice the use of natural stone for garden definition. Special accents include a stone bench on the front yard and a small pond in the backyard.

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