tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post445516750471170610..comments2024-03-28T04:18:17.892-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: The Vashon Island Northwest Perennial Alliance Garden Tour Part Four: The Garden of Cindy & Steve Stockettoutlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-39297712163450109842013-08-01T23:42:44.785-07:002013-08-01T23:42:44.785-07:00It was my pleasure indeed. Thank you fro gracious...It was my pleasure indeed. Thank you fro graciously opening your garden each summer!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-737271951430322082013-08-01T18:45:54.069-07:002013-08-01T18:45:54.069-07:00I just had the nice opportunity to read you gracio...I just had the nice opportunity to read you gracious blog on my garden, Froggsong. Thank you for sharing it with your readers. Cindy Stockett Lucindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12233237257450240850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-42636028067326490502013-06-22T08:13:19.226-07:002013-06-22T08:13:19.226-07:00Thanks Kira! Sorry I didn't mention that.Thanks Kira! Sorry I didn't mention that. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-24839297305844992802013-06-21T11:39:33.374-07:002013-06-21T11:39:33.374-07:00Another chance to visit the Stockett Garden is thi...Another chance to visit the Stockett Garden is this weekend! June 22 and 23. Vashon Island Garden Tour. More information at vashonalliedarts.org or 206.463.5131.Kira Baconhttp://vashonalliedarts.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-6697506748152607402013-06-20T19:17:26.284-07:002013-06-20T19:17:26.284-07:00Unique indeed. Don't think I'd have the a...Unique indeed. Don't think I'd have the ability to have so many open ended compositions as I love conclusions, the resolution of dissonance. I loved the surprises (features) but the flow from one to another was open - Many paths to take and not having any idea which way to go. This garden made me uncomfortable and challenged me in a good way.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-25843679540011785532013-06-20T19:10:19.502-07:002013-06-20T19:10:19.502-07:00It's always a little intimidating to tour such...It's always a little intimidating to tour such large and well tended gardens. I almost feel like I'm trespassing. Oh well. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-88545684893638419432013-06-20T18:45:18.302-07:002013-06-20T18:45:18.302-07:00Glad that you came along! There were many great g...Glad that you came along! There were many great gardens on this tour. It always amazes me how every garden is so different and each is marvelous, kind of like gardeners themselves!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-90339711249028089852013-06-20T17:43:36.018-07:002013-06-20T17:43:36.018-07:00Such a unique approach: using the formal and natur...Such a unique approach: using the formal and natural elements as point and counterpoint. As you point out, it gets one questioning preconceived notions about design.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-17171404869697862912013-06-20T13:27:47.506-07:002013-06-20T13:27:47.506-07:00Lots of things to love about this garden. I like t...Lots of things to love about this garden. I like the grasses and the pergola with the roses, and I love how the whole thing flows with the stone and grass paths. So much texture and lushness.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-53191879396769346562013-06-20T12:18:47.767-07:002013-06-20T12:18:47.767-07:00Thank you so much for taking us along on your tour...Thank you so much for taking us along on your tour! We will take guidance and inspiration from this one -- we love it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836240423986120024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-43563457360460161872013-06-20T09:50:47.856-07:002013-06-20T09:50:47.856-07:00Glad you came along on the tour! Even though they...Glad you came along on the tour! Even though they have a lot of time to spend gardening, I'm wondering if Steve and Cindy get some help to keep this garden looking so tidy.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-22841497374025389192013-06-20T06:14:49.322-07:002013-06-20T06:14:49.322-07:00OH!!! What a fabulous garden! I absolutely love ...OH!!! What a fabulous garden! I absolutely love the touches of formality. But the foliage variations are truly outstanding. Wonderful inspiration! This garden looks huge - and I wonder how many hours it takes to keep it looking so neat and tidy. Thanks so much for the tour!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-55613996956037220742013-06-19T21:04:22.088-07:002013-06-19T21:04:22.088-07:00It's a sweet countryside sort of area and is a...It's a sweet countryside sort of area and is a nice place for the eye to rest after all of the structure of the garden.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-31324543742502310502013-06-19T21:00:52.707-07:002013-06-19T21:00:52.707-07:00Wow...I could look at the marshy area surrounded b...Wow...I could look at the marshy area surrounded by weeping willows for hours...what a dream!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-28052366518194078702013-06-19T18:54:26.288-07:002013-06-19T18:54:26.288-07:00Cindy is a retired schoolteacher so she has consid...Cindy is a retired schoolteacher so she has considerably more time to garden these days then when she was teaching. The garden area is about three acres but the property is 12 acres. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-78918408405511024452013-06-19T18:51:28.194-07:002013-06-19T18:51:28.194-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed the tour! Hyvää juhannus...I'm glad you enjoyed the tour! Hyvää juhannusta sinullekin, Satu!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-85288033813249585182013-06-19T18:48:12.231-07:002013-06-19T18:48:12.231-07:00It was a very creative garden which challenged me ...It was a very creative garden which challenged me to rethink some of my own ideas.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-22349898457191379902013-06-19T18:46:28.710-07:002013-06-19T18:46:28.710-07:00Glad you came along Phillip!Glad you came along Phillip!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-83980118080455884942013-06-19T18:45:55.906-07:002013-06-19T18:45:55.906-07:00There were several Tetrapanax in the garden. Than...There were several Tetrapanax in the garden. Thanks for the warning about that guy from DIG! I'll certainly keep an eye out for him in the future!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-54137659857774391562013-06-19T18:43:16.017-07:002013-06-19T18:43:16.017-07:00That was my favorite part too. I think they are c...That was my favorite part too. I think they are cardoons. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-59069520420819138722013-06-19T18:42:33.104-07:002013-06-19T18:42:33.104-07:00It's a unique garden and each vista posed ques...It's a unique garden and each vista posed questions in my mind. It's open to NPA members by appointment so maybe someday I'll go back and ask the gardener! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-31017767987411052392013-06-19T16:11:47.051-07:002013-06-19T16:11:47.051-07:00Amazing! It's hard to believe this is a priva...Amazing! It's hard to believe this is a private garden - and that a schoolteacher had/has so much time and energy to spend outside the classroom. I'm trying to get a handle on how large this area was? (I should go back and read to see if you indicated the acreage....)Rebeccahttp://sceneinourgarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-13280345268793694592013-06-19T14:28:25.504-07:002013-06-19T14:28:25.504-07:00Wow! Such an amazing garden, Peter. I love that en...Wow! Such an amazing garden, Peter. I love that entry path. So many great bloomers and beautiful paths and pergolas. Happy midsummer, Peter! Kukkaiselämäähttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290634140893043265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-72032885218106098882013-06-19T13:00:29.476-07:002013-06-19T13:00:29.476-07:00The hardscape was even more impressive than the pl...The hardscape was even more impressive than the planting, and that's saying alot. The way the stone was fit, with moss in some of the joints - very exotic!David C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16897398037657414471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-4160070875982386022013-06-19T11:08:25.510-07:002013-06-19T11:08:25.510-07:00I'm amazed by their creativity and own take wh...I'm amazed by their creativity and own take when it comes to hard landscaping. Stylish and elegant!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.com