Four Day Hudson Valley Garden Tour

Oh my just found a garden tour guide by the Hudson Valley Tourism http:/www.vintagehudsonvalley.com/gardens.shtml. This looks like so much fun, and I am totally in love with the Hudson Valley. I must do this. Great resource, has all the websites etc.

Frederic W. Vanderbilt Garden visit

August visited the garden at F. W. Vanderbilt National Historic Site. The trees were the most interesting part. I wish could have had a tour of the trees. They are scattered over the sweep of lawn on the estate. What I was curious about at once was the garden was 600 plus yards from the house. Why? I so enjoy looking out at my garden I wonder what the logic was for putting it at such a distance? I must admit I was not that impressed with the garden. The layout was impressive, with two levels but the blocks of plants were not creative, reminded me of crayon coloring in the lines. I am hoping to contact someone from the FWVGA...ha, F.W. Vanderbilt Garden Association and find out more about the garden. This is an all volenteer organization which web info says is 100 strong. Given the size of the garden this is no small effort. If I can figure out how to add weblinks and photos will post.

testing the system

Ok, so I tried this yesterday and all my thoughts are not posted...rats. 2nd try to see how this works. Testing, 1-2-3, testing.