Pulaski County Garden Tour is May 17

Commonwealth Journal

May 12, 2008 09:25 am

— It is once again time for the Pulaski County Garden Tour. This is the sixth tour for the Lake Cumberland Master Gardeners Club.
The event has be set for May 17 starting at 9 a.m. and concluding at 4 p.m. Six gardens have been slated for the enjoyment and education of local garden enthusiasts.
The St. Patrick’s Church Meditation Garden is a serene setting in downtown Somerset. The garden is a perfect place to sit on shaded benches and enjoy the beauty of the earth.
This garden is an example of a formal garden in a compact setting.
Stepping through the garden gate of Cynthia and Hal Rogers, one would not realize they are next to a busy high school. In this spacious garden well established trees, ivy, vinca, perennials, in addition to containers lean toward a natural English garden rather than the formal.
Ron and the late Charlene Tooles’ garden is a labor of love. Mr. Toole created this garden for his wife. A winding stone walkway weaves its way from the patio to a Koi pond and fountain and on to an elevated walkway and gazebo. Crepe Myrtles grow between 14 Norway spruce.
Cornelia and the late Richard Cooper’s garden is located on Main Street. This treasure of a formal garden is enclosed by mature hemlocks, espaliered magnolia and taxus. Stone steps and a wrought iron gate introduce visitors to this exquisite example f unique gardening.
Lake Cumberland Master Gardeners developed and maintain the House for All Ages. This garden is not only beautiful but is used for teaching by the Master Gardeners and horticulture agent. New specimens are being added along with an herb garden, woodland native plants and numerous All American Selections annuals.
New this year is the participation of local garden centers and nursery vendors. Numerous plants and flowers will be available for sale. The Escape Artists will again be painting at each garden. Goody bags will be given to the first 100 tickets sold. Garden journals will be available for $15 for recording the history of your gardens.
Tickets may be purchased from Master Gardeners Club members and at the Pulaski County Extension Office at 28 Parkway Drive in Somerset for $8 prior to the event.
Tickets will be available the day of the event for $13.
Call 606-679-6361 for further information.