GARDEN TALK:
Entertaining in the Garden
Saturday at 11 AM
3200 Limerick Lane
by Mary Wheatley

When Rich and Andrea Eisenbrei moved into their home 28 years ago, the only two things in their back yard were a swing set and large magnolia tree.  Both have been replaced by a spectacular fenced-in yard full of swaths of colorful perennials, including numerous native plants to attract pollinators.  The ideal spot to view this is from the patio.  Once Andrea became a Master Gardener in 2017, new gardening opportunities “bloomed.”  There is a fire pit garden right outside the fence.  Note the unique fence made from twigs and small limbs.  A gated arbor towards the rear, leads you out to the utilitarian part with raised vegetable beds and the grill.  Whereas the back yard is mainly for sun plants, the front yard is planted with shade perennials, shrubs, and a fountain.  The couple used creek stone to delineate the beds from the yard.  The homeowners have maximized the use of a corner lot.

GARDEN TALK:
The Importance of Focal Points in the Garden
Saturday at 2 PM
185 Westwind
by Mary Wheatley

Janie and Doug Washbish have been in the their long-term (Life-long) home for 35 years. Through multiple additions and renovations they have created a truly beautiful, and comfortable oasis. The exterior has a newly created circular driveway providing easy access in the front and the drive wraps around the house to the level below. From the living room and sun porch the fall-away lot provides a wonderful vista of extensive landscape, a colorful combination of plant scape, and an unusual view of the cascading waterfall to the pond below. The renovations over the years have been extensive and are done in a contemporary style, all impeccably designed down to every detail. As you enter the home, the large private dining room will seat a large family, as the Washbish’s have one. The kitchen was completely redesigned and added to in 2023. There is a central large island and a pristine and unusual white granite countertop which provides a great venue for cooking and entertaining. In this mostly an open floor plan, adjacent to the kitchen is the living room, sun porch, and casual dining. Off the kitchen is a desk nook, bath and laundry, Guests may tour most of the first level and are invited to go down stairs which has a family room, a very warm and somewhat, old-world bar, with a work-out room beyond. The family room has a wall of French doors which lead to the patio which runs the full length of the home. There are two large custom stone tables made by Todd Hart of Louisville which are near the swimming pool and gazebo. All of which overlook the hillside gardens and waterfall with koi pond. Designed by Branching Streams, the waterfall and pond look as thought they were original to the home. Descending the steps one may wander around the lower rock garden with large stones and sculptures.