P and A Harvey took a bare, depressing plot of land in Clayton, North Carolina (near Raleigh), and over eight years worked on creating their own beautiful world. When I visit I'm struck by the cottage-like style of their garden and the love and care that P pours into her flowers. It is a very personal garden.
Here, soft plumes of Agastache welcome bees. . .
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Gorgeous pink yarrow blooms profusely. . .
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P's garden is an inviting place--time is slower and you feel as though you could simply ease into a chair, nurse a cool glass of wine, and enjoy the beauty of the garden. The garden reflects the grace of the gardener herself, who moves silently--albeit with a good deal of humor--caressing a blossom much as a butterfly or bee might.
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All pictures by A Harvey. Visiting the Harveys is a real pleasure, as they are not only welcoming and generous people but have a house out of a little girl's dream--delightful surprises around every corner. . .see more pics of P's garden at A's blog.
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What wonderful gracious comments!
And you even know the name of plants at a glance! We normally just buy stuff that looks nice, although I do read the tag to make certain it will do well in our climate zone.
You guys need to visit us after your reunion, if time allows.
We've added some more little surprises to the place, and Csonk loves company.
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