Evensong - A Garden Place

Years ago, before I started the blog, I used to visit a nursery in Puyallup called Evensong.  The woman who operated the place knew a great deal about plants and always had wonderful offerings displayed on shelving in both a main sales area and scattered throughout her expansive garden. Serpentine paths wound through beds of unusual and common plants that had become a bit overgrown.  Found objects were everywhere, both placed pieces and collections of things to be used in future projects.  It was like exploring a  grand garden that had barely started going back to wilderness.  It was  magical but would drive anyone who liked order and organization a bit crazy!

I stopped by the other day to see what was happening.  A young woman and her mother have rented the place from the owner and have made huge strides in tidying and organizing while keeping the charm of the space.

Looks like some trees have been removed to allow more light in.

 With the removal of the trees, this green house might be usable again. 

 This spiral soon to bee herb garden was previously part of the former gardener's huge daylily  growing area.  She was a hybridizer and created many new  and interesting varieties.  At one time 300 varieties were available.

Love the broken pot edging idea!  

Throughout the garden, many daylilies still grow happily.

And many unusual Daylilies are still offered for sale. 

A remaining found object near the back of the property.

A chicken coop and run have been added and Permaculture is a passion of the new management.

To learn more, check out their facebook page here.

They've done a tremendous amount of work in a year and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for this special place.  I wish the new folks all the luck in the world as their vision takes root at Evensong!