Complete with sweeping views and a garden that focuses on plants in the pink, purple and blue families, highlights of "Pondfield," in York, Maine, are perfectly captured by our dedicated GPOD'er, Lily Jacobi.
"This was the second garden I visited on a cold, gray, rainy garden conservancy open day. The welcome table was within a garage, and we were told to step into the courtyard to see the front of the house, and then walk through the closed gate to the back of the house. Imagine my surprise when I walked into the courtyard at the front of the house and discovered this vibrant display of red and yellow colored flowers popping up against a bright red house.
I was further astounded once I opened the gate and walked into the backyard. My jaw dropped. I stood there and gazed in wonderment and could not stop taking pictures. I was blown away."
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Hey Lily - Definitely 'jaw dropping'. Amazing views both in the front and back yards. The river in the background adds considerable to the appeal. I also like the lovely curved garden beds. Nice photography despite the weather - it seems that you strike some overcast days on your garden ventures! Thanks for sharing pics. of your visit. Cheers from Oz
Lily, Thanks for sharing the photos of this lovely garden. I am so impressed that you took the time to get the names of the cultivars. Wow.
The yellow against the house was brilliant, indeed. The borrowed views of the water and the way the garden plantings frame the view is so beautiful. Even the weather can't take away from the beauty of this garden.
Love G. 'Fireworks'. Will have to look for that next year. Interesting accent.
Wow! Everything is gorgeous!
Absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing!
wow! unbelievably gorgeous!
wow, the lawn as a path is perfect, the colors are stunning, thank you Lily for sharing
That view through the gate is pretty darn amazing! The soft, undulating sweep of the garden gently echoes the natural curves of the river. Beautiful. I'm with Kevin in my appreciation of G. Fireworks. I discovered that beauty a number of years ago and made sure I grabbed at least a flat of them to add to my gardens every season when they were available. It's an awesome annual!
What an incredible garden!
This garden is breathtakingly beautiful! I love the color combinations. Is the garden irrigated? How do you keep it looking so flawless? Do you spray for bug, etc??
Thanks, Lily, for another gorgeous garden tour. These people really held true to their color scheme without too much repetition and it lends a peaceful cohesiveness that fits their setting.
Thanks for the ID’s, too. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for g. Fireworks.
Thanks for taking us on another tour of an amazing garden, Lily. What a setting!
My favourite flower colours! I know that yellow can make the blues pop, but I really like how they've kept the "hot" colours together in the courtyard garden and paired the blues with shades of pink and purple for a softer look. Gorgeous views of the water! Thanks for sharing, Lily.
Wow! Great garden.....and what a view!
I’m glad you enjoyed it Ray.
My garden envy measurement system just went right off the scale.... wow, what a gorgeous garden and to-die-for setting!
It was truly beautiful and magical. I’m glad you enjoyed it Beth!
Lily, my goodness what a feast for the eyes. I love it that the day was overcast, so the soft colors in the 'back' gardens were not washed out. Incredible colors - I was gone with the first picture! So fun to see people choosing bold house colors then designing gardens to play off the boldness. Your photos and careful plant ID are fabulous. Growers, beware - you will need to start many more G. fireworks this year to satisfy all of us GPOD'ers!
I know! I am in agreement. I need to find it too!
What an awesome treat these pictures are as my lunchtime companions. Ha, turns out my sandwich is still sitting to the side as I look at these photo again and again. I totally concur that that initial view once through the gates is jaw droopingly beautiful. The color echoes are sublime and for such a full and varied garden, the overall impression is that it in lovely harmony with nature. Thanks so much for being such a dedicated photographer.
I am glad you enjoyed this as much as I did!
My jaw dropped as I am viewing the photos and have to use one hand to hold it. This is heaven on earth. Thanks for sharing and ID. I like your commentary. Where is this garden?
It is a private garden in York Maine. It was on the garden conservancy’s open garden days this past August.
Gorgeous! I could Garden there all day!
That’s funny Laurie! I could’ve sat on the deck all day and enjoyed the view.?
Stunning! And what a bonus with the additional water view backdrop. Amazed to see so many of these perennials looking so tidy. Thanks for sharing.
The garden is a labor of love I am sure. It was a delight to see.
Absolutely amazing...so inspiring. Love the color theme.
I’m glad you enjoyed it Dawn!
Lily, thanks for sharing your tour of the well done space in which the owners live. Late getting onto our favorite blog as I as playing in a tennis tournament today. I love all the colors as they are the colors that I am incorporating in my new landscape. You must have truly enjoyed your visit.
I did! I’m still dreaming about it!
I’m glad you enjoyed it Diane it was absolutely lovely.
wow beautiful/
Thank you!
Gorgeous. The only thing I don't like are the white urns in the front. They look out of place.
I am glad you mostly enjoyed it Daryl! ?
Lily!
Just a quick note before I turn in...and it's already tomorrow....(this is my busiest month...)
Great tour and a Wow factor which illustrates something I've begun doing in my gardens this year: Groups and numbers!! It's nice when one has the elbow room!!
MY agastache doesn't look nearly that impressive, but, since I'm just learning how to grow it, your pix give me hope and inspiration!! The Butterflies appreciate my meager efforts so far, tho!!
A little surprised the Autumnal colours haven't hit up there, yet, but they're running late down here, too. Not griping, mind you; simply an observation!
Tomorrow, I hope to take a day off to go to take in the Crystal Bridges Gardens in NW Arkansas with my sweetie. It's her Birthday and Chihullly has planted an exhibit there for a couple more weeks. Unfortunately, she's fighting a bug so may have to delay celebrations and tour for a couple/few days. (Where's the handi-wipes? I DON'T want it!!!) Your tour and photos have me excited!!
And, add me to the lengthening list of FireWorks fans. I discovered it years ago, but have been unable to score some every season. I reckon the word's getting out. I HAVE found some the last 2 seasons, and just FYI: While the plants are heat lovers but annuals, my experiments and observations show that the seeds are hardy this far South!!! While I installed more this year, most of the high summer show came from volunteers from last year!!! Hopefully this year's seeds will again sprout next June and continue the circle!!
Jesse!!!
So good to hear from you!?
I was just talking to a friend of mine, that I have not yet had a hard frost at my house in New Hampshire. Not really sure why that is, maybe it’s my work with the nature spirits but I have not been hit yet.
The photos from this particular garden were taken in August, so definitely not during frost season. It is one of the most beautiful gardens I’ve ever visited because of the flowers, the pallette and the location on the river. Simply gorgeous, stupendous actually.
Things are winding down in my yard, I’m bringing in plants slowly but surely. Still have a few outside though that I need to figure out where I’m putting indoors.
It’s a slow process this year for whatever reason. Just doing it in bits and pieces.
I am glad that you’re visiting and Crystal Bridges. I just heard about it the other day, and thought it would be a fun place to visit one of these days myself. Enjoy! And i hope your wife feels better soon.
Simply outstanding!
Wow, just wow! If perfection is possible in a garden, then one certainly hit the mark. Thanks for sharing, Lily. I love your virtual garden tours.
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