Here is another one of those gardens you just simply love. Dr. Matthews, the gardener, is a Montgomery County Master Gardener (MCMGA) and a beloved gardener and mentor to many within our county. He is also a retired Austin Peay State University horticulture professor so you can imagine the countless gardening souls he has touched in his life.
He recently opened his gardens to the MCMGA and I know many folks took him up on the visit. Mr. Fix-it and I were there standing tall and having fun. I must tell you Mr. Fix-it's thing is not gardening, but after some heavy persuasion on my part, he good naturedly agreed to come along. I think he had a grand time too.
Dr. Matthews has an orchard, a vegetable garden, a sunny perennial garden, shade gardens, lots of great whimsical artwork, brick paths, name tags on almost all of his plants, and a great assortment of super plants. He is plant collector of the highest caliber and a great designer to boot. Most of these pictures are of the perennial beds and don't need explanations from me. Enjoy.
Just look at those textures! Joy, do you see 'Golden Spirit' here?
How about those fabulous daylilies? Just look at the contrasts!
Here is one of my favorite shots. I just love the colors.
Dr. Matthews is experimenting with adding more ornamental grasses into his beds. They are drought tolerant and practically carefree-and beautiful to boot!
All paths through this VERY large home garden were made from brick. This is brick Dr. Matthews collected from his old homestead.
And here is the 'Gardener Extraordinare' himself! He's busy explaining something to Mr. Fix-it and I. I think I could follow him around all day every day just to learn what ever little bit of knowledge he'd like to share.
One last shot on our way out. Here is his house, surrounded by plants that include conifers, shrubs, deciduous trees, and perennials. All collector plants. The entire garden is such a treat!
in the garden....