There are still signs of gardening happening but at a decreasing rate.
This double lilac blooms are so large that they are falling sideways. The color and scent are glorious.
The lawn is still being mowed, the really interesting house continues to fall into disrepair. I'm so tempted to knock but haven't yet.
How long has this tree peony been in place?
Some things look like they may have been added in the last few years.
It's always sad to see a place that has been a home and garden abandoned and left to the elements. Here, in a community that I work near during the week, this place is right next to a well maintained home and garden of similar vintage. Someone thought that a bit of wisteria growing on the entry would be a lovely idea and it was. Notice how it's taken over the roof and is running along the top of the trees.
It then takes over this large tree a bit further left.
From the other side. Fortunately, it doesn't seem to seed about in our climate and is relatively easy to eliminate.
Looking toward the back of the property. Must have been some garden not too long ago.
Although most of our homes will be sold to and loved by new owners, many of our gardens will not outlive the presence of their gardeners for very long which makes enjoying them while we're together even more precious. Wishing you many glorious days taking pleasure in your Eden!
So true, I often think of that even as I add to my garden. The next owners will not maintain it all.
ReplyDeleteThat's how it always starts, a bit of wisteria over the entry.
There's a house in my larger neighborhood that I've been watching for years. Similar story--it had obviously been really loved, but is now falling apart. I spied a neighbor one day and we talked for a bit. I got the impression that the owners are very very ill and needing help. It bothers me, now, because I don't really know how to step up and help people I don't know, with whom I have never spoken, and have never even seen.
ReplyDeleteThat looks to be a huge lot too! Like Emily says it's so hard to know what to do. There are two fairly nice homes (on huge lots) in our neighborhood that are empty and falling into disrepair (one of them had a lovely garden), it's crazy to think they're sitting there empty while smaller homes are selling for $$$ over asking in bidding wars.
ReplyDeleteThe house and garden are still beautiful even in its rundown state! That azalea is a beautiful golden-orange color.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, those rhododendrons and tree peony... and that gigantic wisteria!
ReplyDeleteThe garden, although headed toward wildness, is still very beautiful. Maybe someone at the church knows the owners and their story?
ReplyDeleteAbandoned gardens are sad and wonderful at the same time. They take on a slightly wild air full of mystery. But it is sad to think of the care and love that the owners once put into them.
ReplyDeleteBoth house and garden have great potential. If anyone still lives there, they probably lost the ability to care for the grounds. There are community volunteers who organize into work groups and assist folks with gardens that ran out of control. Would anyone in your church know who may live there?
ReplyDeleteLooks like the setting for an episode of Grimm...or kids daring each other to ring the bell on a stormy night. I hope some brave sould comes along to rescue it from its derelict state.
ReplyDeleteA good reminder to luv up our gardens while we can. I hope someone can rescue that space too.
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