The pieces of driftwood that can be


found throughout were gathered on cherished family trips. Susan and Rob would take their children camping and explore, picking driftwood and rocks from a dried up riverbed. The drift- wood bench, made in Thailand, was a purchase from an Edmonton store Susan could not resist. It is a stunning accent piece in the garden. Friends visiting from England helped


her husband build the beautiful rock walls, reminiscent of their home land, from stones gathered in Canmore. Ron passed away three years ago, but


the garden is ripe with fond memories and times spent together. "I remember making the stone pathway and Rob, who was sick at the time, would direct me on where and how to place each stone. It is a nice memory, and I think of him when I'm there." It took fifteen years to get the garden


to where it is now, but she isn't done. Susan is still making changes. In addi- tion to her outdoor paradise, Susan has brought her love of gardening indoors, where she grows 28 orchids. And, as if that wasn't enough, she also tends a community plot where she grows her vegetables. Gardening is an obsession and passion for her. The garden is a place of enjoyment, and when her chil- dren and grandchildren come to visit they love being outdoors and enjoying the beauty as well, in this, her garden fit for a queen. P


Colour and contrast abound. Pretty yellow daylilies.


the garden invites visitors to stroll about.


Neatly clipped bushes add to the regal flair. localgardener.net Beautiful Gardens 2014 • 25


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