A beautiful garden

14 years ago

I had the most wonderful tour of Annafla's garden in Sarasota. A magnificent Oak Tree, a living sculpture, shades the soft pathways letting dappled sunlight shine on the various plants below. Every border, every plant had a story. Touches of color here and there, catch your eye as you look over the lush plantings.

As a newcomer to Florida and its plants, Anna explained each plant, its needs and culture. I felt like a child in a candy store!

The beauty of Anna's gardens are breathtaking. They present a space where one can wander with a gentle sense of peace. Nothing overdone. Nothing shouts. Everything flows softly.

Thank you Anna for a lovely afternoon. You are truly an artist.

Jane

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katkin_gw
14 years ago
Jane, lucky you. That is on my list of things to do, see Anna's garden. :o)
hester_2009
14 years ago
I have also had the priviledge of touring Anna's gardens on a few occasions. In fact, I was there the morning of Jane's visit as I wanted my gardening friend who was visiting from Massachusetts to see that magical place. Needless to say, it was the highpoint of her stay and she talked about it daily!
Jane described the gardens perfectly - they are truly unique.
Plus Anna knows everything there is to know about plants!
So I add my thanks to you Anna for letting us all visit- and for posting here so folks who can't visit, can at least see pics!
Hester
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marcia_m
14 years ago
I am so looking forward to seeing Anna's garden. Thank you for your descriptions. It's hard to find people who like to talk about gardening and plants without their eyes glazing over :-)
Marcia
Carol love_the_yard (Zone 9A Jacksonville, FL)
14 years ago
I used to work at a shipbuilding company with a bunch of men. (I was a financial analyst.) They were great guys but if I got started at lunch, they'd say, "Oh no, here comes 'Plant Talk with Carol'!"
annafl
14 years ago
Oh, gosh, ladies, you are way too complimentary of my garden. It has its good points, but oh, there are bad ones too! It is looking quite tired and sleepy now and the mulch needs replacing. Anyway, I do love it and I'm glad someone appreciates all the hard work we do. You all know what that feels like, so thank-you.

Jane, you are so nice to post this. I thought I was going to find photos of a beautiful garden when I eagerly clicked on this! You are welcome here anytime, and when you have a garden of your own here, Hester and I will be happy to come over and give you our two bits! We will help whenever we can.

And yeah, Katkin, we've been wanting to see your garden for years! Christmas is coming... please ask Santa for a digital camera!

Marcia and Carol, I know what you mean. It's nice to have gardening friends that understand the need to talk about plants. I guess that's why we come to GW.

Anna
FLgardenmom
14 years ago
First of all, Jane, I'm glad you got to see how wonderful Florida gardening can be even in spite of all the bugs. ;)

Second, I SO have to get up to Sarasota to visit Anna and Hester's gardens!!! Soon! You two inspire me so much, and when I think how close you are, I can't stand it! :)
jane__ny
Original Author
14 years ago
I forgot all about the bugs! Actually didn't see anything beyond the beauty of Anna's garden, home and sweet Bruce.

Jane