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Annual Milton Garden Tour dodges deluge
July 22, 2013
Brigitte Adams, garden supervisor at 412 Federal St., shows a bit of whimsey at the 19th century garden. BY DENY HOWETH
Milton Garden Club's 14th annual Garden and Homes Tour was host to about 300 people. After a deluge of rain July 12, the gardens were a spectacular display for the July 13 walking tour. Participants were pleased to meet the hands-on gardeners and homeowners at each garden.
The Milton Arts Guild participated in a big way this year, providing several artists, including painters, jewelers, folk artists, photographers, musicians, wood carvers and florists stationed at each residence.
The plein air painters entertained guests at a reception in the Lydia B. Cannon Museum with the finished paintings and discussed what they painted.
Tour goers remarked at the hospitality at each garden where there were often extensive refreshments. The money raised goes back to the town of Milton's gardens and flower boxes.
Brigitte Adams, garden supervisor at 412 Federal St., shows a bit of whimsey at the 19th century garden. BY DENY HOWETH
A gazebo in the back yard offers a private setting to enjoy the classic shady garden at the Federal Street federalist home of Roi Barnard and Stefan Lopathkiewicz. BY DENY HOWETH
Harpist Harmony Mooney strums tunes during the morning of the garden tour in the whimsical shed at 412 Federal St. BY DENY HOWETH
Several artists displayed work at each garden provided by the Milton Arts Guild. BY DENY HOWETH
Oil painter Jean Bowers enjoys the shaded garden at 207 Federal St. BY DENY HOWETH
Every brick in the path to the garden shed at 207 Federal St. has a story. Jolynn Esham has collected bricks from all over Milton to create the paths in the garden. BY DENY HOWETH
Raymond Chorman of Hillside Florist in Milton arranges a colorful array at the Jim Prettyman home on Federal Street. BY DENY HOWETH
At the Jim Prettyman/Adkins-Draper House, a shaded brick path leads to the garden that overlooks a view of Wagamons Pond. BY DENY HOWETH
Tour goers enjoy refreshments next to the Draper Rose Garden on Federal Street. BY DENY HOWETH
A folk art birdhouse provided by Auntie Ems Emporium was on display at 409 Federal St. BY DENY HOWETH
A whimsical cherub shares the garden with a flowering hibiscus at the home of John Richards. BY DENY HOWETH
Daisies in a rustic watering can adorn the home of Nancy and Dick Trask in Heritage Creek BY DENY HOWETH
In Heritage Creek, Penny and Larry Gozzard do a lot with a small space and that includes window box displays all along the front of the house. BY DENY HOWETH
Barbara Sherrer and Donna Brown relax at the Pepper's outdoor barbecue pit. Cactus and succulents are displayed in the rock garden. BY DENY HOWETH
Madeline Pepper, age 7, chooses a scene to capture in the extensive backyard garden art 508 Federal Street. BY DENY HOWETH
Fred and Alyssa Pepper create small rooms in their back yard, here an old shed gets a new life as a focal point for entry into the sprawling backyard garden. BY DENY HOWETH
The Peppers create a layered canvas with different textures and patterns. BY DENY HOWETH
At the home of Ellen Passman, 305 Federal street, whimsey is a passion. BY DENY HOWETH
Ellen Passman's home sports a porch that overlooks the side garden. BY DENY HOWETH
River Birch anchor the brick paths through the garden of Ellen Passman on Federal street. BY DENY HOWETH
Many homes choose container gardens to dot the walkways. BY DENY HOWETH
Miki Måthé whittles at the home of John Richards BY DENY HOWETH
Tiger lillies stand tall over the repurposed bed frame at the quaint Chestnut Street home of John Richards. BY DENY HOWETH
John Potoki and GladysWilkins offer a refreshment at Salon Milton during the Milton Garden tour. BY DENY HOWETH
Madeline Pepper sits under the gazebo while painting a scene BY DENY HOWETH
A hidden bench and a patio all in a small area in the back yard of Penny and Larry Gozzard BY DENY HOWETH
The Pepper's combine color and texture to create a layered canvas. BY DENY HOWETH
