Spring in the Skyler Garden

Gardening in paradise

Today ’s photos come from Linda Skyler .

The Skyler garden is located on Bainbridge Island , a half - 60 minutes ferrying ride from Seattle . Bainbridge Island is a true gardening mecca . A meek climate with ample pelting ply a not bad backdrop for garden almost year - round . I have been garden on our small 1/3 acre for almost 40 years and will admit I am out there almost obsessionally every day to enjoy all of the life . I have to share the gardens with giant Douglas firs , which have a circle of roots and shade , but they were here first , so I have find out to accommodate them and enjoyshade gardeningtoo .

Mown - grass pathsedgedwith stone provide a tidy body structure around the profuse beds overflowing with beautiful foliage and flowers .

counterpoint foliage shapes and colors provide interest , while acontainerset into the border helps provide extra peak .

A shady seats area from which to enjoy the garden . Repeated accent of orangish pots and garden fine art contrast with the lavish green of the garden and pull the infinite together .

curved paths invite you to research and pick up what lies hidden around the next crimp .

container and garden art in productive cobalt blue bring home the bacon a counterpoint to the green foliage in this subdivision .

magniloquent candelabra primroses ( Primulajaponica , Zones 4–8 ) in full flower . These primrose favour moist soil and are much taller than most types of primroses .

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