Backyard Lewes treasures open to public
Annual garden tour honored among state's top one-day events
Day lilies are popular flowers in Lewes gardens. Nine gardens were open to the public during the 24th annual Lewes Garden Tour, sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce. BY RON MACARTHUR
July 2, 2014
Taking the garden tour by bicycle was a popular way to get around. Checking out the tour map are Lisa Swatland of Bethesda, Md., and Jean Whiddon of Lewes. BY RON MACARTHUR
Milton artist Libby Zando casts a reflection as she paints a cat's portrait in the garden of Jon and Nancy Ellsworth on Burton Avenue. BY RON MACARTHUR
Patrick Sise plays guitar in the butterfly garden at Cadbury at Lewes. BY RON MACARTHUR
Tour-goers enjoy the large backyard-garden at the home of Bonnie Osler and Brook Hedge on Savannah Road. The garden includes a pond, shade trees and a variety of shrubs and flowers, as well as a handmade willow archway. BY RON MACARTHUR
Flying pigs are hidden throughout the garden of Bonnie Osler and Brooke Hedge. BY RON MACARTHUR
Welcome to the home and garden of Jeff West, who lives on Rodney Street. BY RON MACARTHUR
People sit in the shade in Jeff West's backyard Pleasure Garden bordered by Japanese holly. BY RON MACARTHUR
Statuary is nestled throughout Jeff West's garden. BY RON MACARTHUR
Artist Bev Andrion begins to work in the garden of Jean and Jerry Whiddon on Jefferson Court. BY RON MACARTHUR
The Carpenter's garden on DeVries Circle in a work in progress. Landscape architect Paul DeVilbiss and crew is putting in a water feature. BY RON MACARTHUR
Originally named the Zwaanendael Heritage Garden Tour, the annual Lewes Garden Tour was conceived by the late Mary Vessels, her brother Jack and sister-in-law Mickey. They wanted the public to see some of the hidden treasures in the backyards of Lewes. That was back in 1990; fast forward to 2002 and the tour was honored with the Governor's Tourism Award for an outstanding one-day event.
