Part three of my garden tours through Rhode Island brings us to the famous Fredrick Law Olmsted Jr. designed Blue Garden. This garden owes its significance from its original patroness, Harriet Parsons James, Olmsted’s vision and its contemporary savior, Dorrance “Dodo” Hamilton. The story of how this garden was rehabilitated from its long hidden original form is awe inspiring. I have … READ MORE
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Garden Tour – Green Animals Topiary Garden
Back in June, during my trip to Rhode Island our host, Blithewold Mansion scheduled a few private garden tours in the area for the group. I already shared Sakonnet Garden, and this week I am sharing the remaining gardens, Green Animals and The Blue Garden. Our tour of Green Animals Topiary Garden was led by the property’s head horticulturist, Dan … READ MORE