Unique hanging, conical planters have dried birch leaves glued on them.


country retreat, a relaxing space that looked natural and not


contrived. I


wanted an open space that offered priva- cy and noise reduction from the nearby highway." With the assistance of her husband,


Dave, who has been an endless source of help and encouragement, Irene has managed to create this and so much more. A landscape painter working with a trowel and a canvas of soil, Irene is constantly creating new illustrations of living art. Her latest is a living wall of solid greenery, clinging to lattice along the south side of her home. Here hops and clematis climb and reach for the sun. Like a true master, Irene will contin-


ue to improve on her private sanctu- ary, creating new tableaux and scenes to enjoy and inspire others. But those who have had the privilege of stepping into her garden know already that's she's achieved perfection. P


Exuberant delphiniums don't want you to leave.


A lovely carpet of creeping jenny, sedum and lilies along the flagstone path.


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