Family Fun Palace

Thanks to our sponsors for this garden: Fox Lawn and Landscape, Be Wealth, and Davidson Tree Farm

Owners: Robert and Amy Freelove

Address: 835 Highland Ave.

Plan to shop! Vendors at this garden:

Seriously Fun Art by Curt Krob
Designs by Mary Freelove
Red Raven Creations by Alex Shaw

Highlights:

  • Front porch
  • Fountains
  • Container arrangements
  • Pool
  • Freelove family fun palace
  • Yard art
  • Black lace elderberry
  • Curly willow

Things NOT to miss:

  • Tree fern
  • Huge agave
  • The area by the big ball fountain
  • Amy loves it all. Don’t miss any spots.

Gardener’s Favorite Plants:

  • Beautyberry in the fall
  • Swamp primroses by the big ball fountain
  • Queen of the prairie
  • Buttonbush blooms are adorable
  • Kerria Japonica yellow flowers in the spring

Challenges:

  • Water for all the beds with a drip system
  • Extreme heat on the south side in butterfly garden

Gardening Tips:

  • Find plants you love and plant them.
  • A garden should represent the feel of yourself, your family, your home. Once you figure that out, it should all fall in place.

How would you like someone to describe your garden?

  • It is comfortable, relaxing, homey, and welcoming.
  • “It is not perfect, and I like that.” Amy

Educational Handout:

Container Gardening

Container Gardening