Guest Gardener: P Harvey in Clayton, North Carolina

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.