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Crocus
Crocus Crocus sp. Light Exposure: Sun Soil Type: Well draining Height: 3-4″ Width: 3-6″ Bloom Time: Early spring Bloom Colour: Yellow, white, pink, purple, orange Foliage Colour: Green, grass-like...
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Hyacinth
Hyacinth Hyacinthus orientalis Light Exposure: Shade to part shade Soil Type: Fertile, well draining Height: 8-12″ Width: 3″ Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Colour: Red, white, purple, pink, yellow, orange...
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Gladiolus
Gladiolus Gladiolus sp. Light Exposure: Sun Soil Type: Light, well draining Height: 2-5′ Width: 12-20″ Bloom Time: Late summer to Fall Bloom Colour: All colours Foliage Colour: Green Pests and Disease:...
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Axilflower
Axilflower Mecardonia sp. Light Exposure: Sun Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well draining Height: 6-12″ Width: 12-24″ Bloom Time: May to September Bloom Colour: Yellow Foliage Colour: Green Pests and...
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Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Kale, Ornamental Cabbage
Cabbage family Brassica sp. Red Cabbage Light Exposure: Fun sun to part shade Soil Type: Alkaline, well draining Height: 2-3′ Width: 8-12″ Bloom Time: n/a Bloom Colour: n/a Foliage Colour: Various...
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Carrots
Carrot Dausus carota Light Exposure: Sun Soil Type: Humus rich Height: 20″ Width: 40″ Bloom Time: n/a Bloom Colour: n/a Foliage Colour: Ferny green Pests and Disease: Carrot rust fly, nematoodes...
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Tomatillos
Tomatillos Physalis ixocarpa Light Exposure: Sun Soil Type: Rich, well draining Height: 3-4′ Width: 3-4′ Bloom Time: Summer Bloom Colour: Yellow Foliage Colour: Green Pests and Disease: Trouble free...
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Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard Beta vulgaris spp.cicla Light Exposure: Sun Soil Type: Rich, fertile Height: 27″ Width: 27″ Bloom Time: n/a Bloom Colour: n/a Foliage Colour: Green with stems in red, yellow, pink and white...
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Peppers
Peppers Capsicum sp. Light Exposure: Sun Soil Type: Fertile, well draining Height: 8″-5′ Width: 8-12″ Bloom Time: Summer Bloom Colour: White, cream, purple Foliage Colour: Green Pests and Disease:...
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Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato Ipomoea batatas Light Exposure: Sun Soil Type: Any Height: 10′ Width: 10″ Bloom Time: Summer Bloom Colour: Yellow Foliage Colour: Green, purple/black Pests and Disease: Mites, scab, rot,...
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Japanese Cherry Tree
Japanese Cherry Tree Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’ ‘Kanzan’ Light Exposure: Sun Soil Type: Moist, well draining Height: 30′ Width: 30′ Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Colour: Pink Foliage Colour: Dark green,...
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Weeping Willow
Weeping Willow Salix babylonica Light ExposureSun Soil Type: Well draining Height: 40′ Width: 35′ Bloom Time: n/a Bloom Colour: n/a Foliage Colour: Bluish gray Pests and Disease: Gypsy moth, scab,...
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Fringe Tree
Fringe Tree Chionanthus virginicus Light Exposure: Sun Soil Type: Acidic, well draining Height: 12-25′ Width: 10′ Bloom Time: Summer Bloom Colour: White Foliage Colour: Glossy, bright green Pests and...
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Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus Light Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Moist, well draining Height: 8-12′ Width: 6′ Bloom Time: Summer to Fall Bloom Colour: White, pink, red, blue, purple...
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Katsura Tree
Katsura Tree Cercidiphyllum japonica Light Exposure: Sun Soil Type: Rich, well draining Height: 60′ Width: 35′ Bloom Time: n/a Bloom Colour: n/a Foliage Colour: Bluish green, pink, yellow and red in...
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Through the Garden Gate 2013-Forest Hill and South Hill-House #11
There was a line up to just take a photo of the gorgeous japanese dogwood the frame the walkway to the pool. Beyond that unique sculptures can be found on each corner of the property.
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Through the Garden Gate 2013-Forest Hill and South Hill-House #12
Another pool oasis with a stunning terrace sitting area beyond.
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Through the Garden Gate 2013-Forest Hill and South Hill-House #13
Beautiful details like the frosted glass wall, hidden sculptures and stone benches could be found throughout
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Through the Garden Gate 2013-Forest Hill and South Hill-House #14
A striking garden of sculptures, grasses and stonework.
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Through the Garden Gate 2013-Forest Hill and South Hill-House #15
Two of my favorite things about this property? The beehive like benches under three huge oak tree and the herb garden planted right into a space near the outdoor dining area.
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