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Gary and Sheila Morris
– 832 W. Main Street
A large garden, by Madison’s historic
district standards, the Morris’ garden is divided into a series of garden
rooms, highlighted by perennials, heritage plants, ornamental trees and
roses. Look for unusual items such as a fish pond, a large mounted dinner
bell, and other embellishments. |
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George
and Maudine Kirk –
610 W. Main Street
 This
is one of Madison’s most
famous houses, since Mary Todd Lincoln’s half sister, Emily Todd Helm,
lived here during the Civil War. Here visitors find a courtyard marked by
a high wooden fence. The Kirks used more than 2000 bricks when they
designed and built the patio. Colorful vines such as wisteria and
porcelain berry, spring flowers and roses, and wrought iron fencing
complete this private setting. Visitors will have the added treat of going
through the first floor of one of Madison’s great houses! |
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Jerry and Carol Ralston
– 318 W. 3rd Street
Hidden behind the house is a surprise swimming pool and patio, with a
garden highlighted by perennials and a variety of spring colors.
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Bill and
Carol Hertz –
1324 Michigan Road
Parking is available in the Moose Lodge lot. The organizers of
“Madison In Bloom” try to keep the tour to the downtown historic district,
but this garden is so special that we include it whenever we can. On
Madison’s “hilltop,” the Hertz family has a large garden that is measured
in acres, rather than square feet and is truly a country garden. A
circular herb garden, surrounded by a split rail fence is just one
highlight here. Look for a series of heirloom peonies which Bill’s
grandmother moved from her home in the downtown area in the 1950’s. Other
features include a grape arbor, a stone surrounded fish pond with several
varieties of water lilies, and a number of stone and wooden benches which
offer ample opportunities fro bird watching. |
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Episcopal
Churchyard –
506 Mulberry Street
With the flavor of an English cottage garden, the Episcopal Churchyard is
highlighted by azaleas and other spring colors. Picnic tables make this
into a welcome stop for the community and the yard is noted for its
Episcopal Church Shield, set to a design in flowers. |
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Barbara
Kiffmeyer –
220 Walnut Street
A
T-shaped yard, Barbara’s garden is much larger than initially viewed from
the street. Holding center stage here is a formal rose garden, containing
many David Austin and English roses. Hedges of boxwood and flowering
shrubs define sections of the garden which are linked by brick paths.
Highlights in Barbara’s garden include tree peonies, a majestic hemlock,
and espaliered fruit trees. |
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Douglas and Ann Grahn –
218 Walnut Street
The small formal garden is three years old, constructed on the site of the
courtyard behind the 1819 inn. The philosophy applied to selecting the
perennials was: whatever Ann Grahn hadn’t heard of before that wasn’t too
large and ought to survive Madison weather. The surviving perennials will
have identification labels. Victorian tiles from Yorkshire, England, edge
the flower beds and Glastonbury thorns shield the garden from the alley.
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Sally Judd – 819 E. 1st
Street
This garden has undergone a major transformation in the past few years. A
retired teacher, Sally did all the brickwork and landscaping herself. She
has transformed a poison ivy filled weed patch into a lovely garden marked
by tulips, antique roses, wood hyacinths, holly, and dwarf cherry. Be sure
and see the before and after photo collection.
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4th
Annual 2003 Regional Art Show –
Heritage Center, Tour HQ, 615 W. 1st.
Street
Artists and craftsmen from
the mid-Ohio Valley show their work in a variety of media, including
paintings in oils and watercolors, carvings, and fibers. |
