the garden of Chuck and Gail Steele |
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We
have an acre of
land that is long and narrow, about 100 feet wide and over 300 feet
long. There are 42
different kinds of trees on it so
shade is abundant. It
was in the fall of
1995 that the Southeast Wisconsin Hosta Society was organized and that
was also
the beginning of a passion for hosta.
At that time we had four hosta that were planted way out in the back by the old garden shed. By the time summer of 1996 rolled around we had learned enough about hosta to know that we wanted more of them. Truckloads of soil were brought in to create beds with contours to them. Eventually the front yard was filled and we proceeded into the back yard. There was never any master plan as we developed winding trails of wood chips and paths of stepping stones and medium sized gravel.
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The narrow beds became wider and the grassy areas began to get narrower. The 5000 or so spring flowering bulbs awaken the hosta gardens and then give way to over 1000 different types of hosta mixed with perennials. Many flats of annuals are used to plant the borders and blue pots intermingled throughout the gardens. Fountains, bird baths, over 100 rose bushes and retaining walls all add interest to the gardens. An oriental garden is under construction beyond the intermittent stream that cuts through the back yard. The home was remodeled with Arts and Crafts influence and that was carried over to the new garden shed in back. When the garage was remodeled a winter cool greenhouse/summer outdoor living room was added on using recycled windows and doors. Our multi-level deck allows us to enjoy our gardens while eating out and when entertaining friends. We hope that you will enjoy our gardens even more than we do. |
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