• Take into consideration the micro-climate of
any area when selecting plants for it.
• Replace plants that do not thrive in a given
location with those that will.
• Consider fragrance when planning a “special
events” area in your garden.
This garden is designed to provide a lovely
background for special events. Master Gardeners designed and
built the pergola in 2002; then created planters and beds
for a variety of herbs and perennials. Originally jasmine
was planted to cover the pergola; however, it did not do well
in the wind, so was moved to a more protected spot in the
Cottage Garden, where it is thriving. Climbing roses have
replaced the jasmine and should cover the pergola beautifully.
Adjacent to the Pergola Garden is an allée planted
with lilacs and laburnum.
