The 18th Annual Library Garden Tour
Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
A selection of gardens featured in previous years.
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Tuppin: the large vegetable garden is a prominent feature. 
Bailey: large well-manicured shoreline property... 
Henry: garden that will age beautifully. 
Cameron-Lackie: striking waterfront view... 
English: arbour and ornamental grasses... 
Searle: tranquil waterfront gardens on Georgian Bay. 
Ladouceur: a unique seating area incorporated into the fence. 
Josey: this interesting pottery figure welcomes visitors. 
Boudreau: carved wood spirits protect this garden. 
Godward: this gardener's hobby has been blended with patio pond area. 
Temple: gardening from the inside out... 
Henderson: large terraced rocks, vines and more. 
White: this place is for the birds! 
Simpson & Mainelli: elegant central vegetable garden. 
Gagnon: Sanctuary Creative Works - gardening as an art form. 
Boudreau: meandering backyard pathways and beds. 
Weinert: tree house in pond - part of the wonderland. 
Linton: picturesque valley, complete with expansive pond. 
Bansci: unusual groupings including cacti and herbs. 
Morantz: Sturgeon River meanders through sunken garden area. 
Buchkowsky: Lovely raised water feature - the focus of a restful garden. 
Fielder: imaginative detail at the approach to the garden. 
Day: natural setting overlooking Thunder Bay. 
Sharp & Lefaive: art and gardening meet at this small farm. 
Stormstayed Farm: large country log home with deer and ponds. 
Abel: large property with limestone framed water features. 
Tilcox & Lafreniere: the new house - ponds, stream, gazebo and more. 
Morson: peaceful sitting area. 
Rajapakse: natural shoreline and grottos. 
Gilbert: boulders, waterfall and stepped pools. 
Thornton: fanciful checkerboard herbs. 
Gagné: elegant, shady cedar gazebo. 
Duquette: tropical birds in the garden. 
Robitaille: lily pond edged by grasses. 
Walker: whimsy, grasses & rock garden. 
Newhouse: waterfalls and stream flow through a wooded glen. 
Pridham: high on a ridge with a breathtaking view of Georgian Bay. 
Duranovich: the view of the bay from the rear deck. 
Lalonde: old pool cues serve as vegetable garden stakes! 
Moreau: extensive water gardens were one of the features. 
Satinski: vine covered foyer and shaded areas. 
Nichol: on top of a limestone quarry - masses of flowers. 
Copeland: something for everyone - including fanciful bird houses. 
Charlebois: a rose lover's delight plus wildlife statues and waterfalls. 
Ergaver: perennial borders, boldly sculpted hedges. 
Bonnin: Chinese water garden surrounded by perennial beds. 
D'Aoust: 100 acre farm located at the top of the bluffs. 
Genier: private paths with fountain and shade garden. 
Potts: native plants in the charming wild flower garden. 
Seyforth: water garden with tall grasses, lilies and goldfish. 
Kasper: large country property with flowers and vines. 
Hope: on the Georgian Bay shoreline. 
"Villa Veronika": stone terraced pond and fountain. 
Tilcox & Lafreniere: cedar gazebo for elegant outdoor dining. 
Nihill: a small feature of this private garden. 
Kulacz: one of the many playful features. 
Hatzipetrakos: breakfast deck, rose arbour, greek fountain. 
Lindblad: arboretum, ponds, waterfall, bonsai, orchids. 
Lynch: wishing well and statuary with curved flower beds. 
Mackie: a small feature of this attractive shady spot. 
Watson: grand entrance and lake side setting. 
Heenan: vacation home set by Thunder Bay. 
Carter: small and secluded with much to interest. 
Neujahr: rockeries and natural setting by the water. 
"Holmestead": the gardens overlook the Thunder Bay wetland. 
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