I wrote this blog last fall and am re-sending it now that the technical problems that prevented my blogs from circulating have been resolved. Apologies if you are reading it for the second time! I’ve edited it slightly. It was a busy summer! We held three very successful open garden days, all to benefit the…
A few spaces are still available to tour the garden this coming Saturday, July 15. It’s easy to book a ticket on the website — just click on the date, choose the number of guests and pick either a morning or an afternoon visit. Finish your purchase by clicking the picture of the cart at…
Opening your garden to the public takes courage. What will people think? Will they like what they see or notice only the shortcomings? Last year, after we had opened Glen Villa Art Garden to the public, I was relieved. People praised the sense of peace and tranquillity they felt in the garden. They appreciated the…
Last night I had the privilege of speaking to a group of fellow gardeners in Saint Lambert, Quebec. The talk was sponsored jointly by the horticultural society and the Friends of the Saint Lambert Library. Thanks to both groups and to the organizers, Suzanne Lebeau and Clare Gallant for a wonderful event! Speaking to a…
Tickets for the Open Garden Days are now available for purchase. You can buy your tickets here, at https://glenvillaartgarden.com/open-garden-days-tours/ Two separate areas of the garden are open to the public on the three Open Days: June 17, July 15 and August 12. Book and pay for your visit for either a morning visit…