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The Tour

WELCOME!
We are proud to present the

24th Annual Kilgore Home & Garden Tour

June 8 & 9, 2024 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

5 beautiful gardens. 2 beautiful homes. 1 beautiful weekend!

Event Details:

Master Gardeners on-site

Rain or shine

Parking will be well marked, in close proximity

Not all locations may be handicap accessible 

Tickets are available for sale online here, and may also be purchased on the days of the tour at all garden locations with cash, check or credit card.

The tour is self-guided and patrons may begin on their own time at any of the homes:

 

10400 Florian Road

3200 Limerick Lane

7112 Covered Bridge Road

185 Westwind Road

2404 Boulevard Napoleon

10400 Florian Road

Visitors will enjoy exploring this immaculate garden belonging to Carol and John O’Neal.  The front yard bed is planted with evergreens of various sizes.   The variety of plants and small trees along the driveway is a hint of the spectacular fenced-in back yard.  Visitors can walk through   separate gardens along a curved brick path.  The yard consists of over 160 hostas, which the owners have labeled, various dogwood trees and Japanese maples in the back yard. The O’Neals are serious about their hosta.  They took a vacation last year to visit various hosta growers throughout the country.  They researched the growing conditions for each before placing each in just the right spot.  Note the hydrangeas and ferns throughout.  Although the back yard appears to be predominantly a shade garden, there are plenty of sun-loving plants to have been deemed a Monarch Way Station.  Make certain to look at the yard from the deck to get a panoramic  view of this exquisite garden.

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3200 Limerick Lane

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  Both have been replaced by a spectacular fenced-in yard full of swaths of colorful perennials, including numerous native plants to attract pollinators.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.

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7112 Covered Bridge Road

The 1861 restored Italianate home on over eight acres belongs to Bruce Hardy.  The trees and plants are a range from extremely old to new. Working from original plans, the Olmstead gardens have returned to their original glory.  A koi pond and garden highlight the front garden that leads to the back yard, A large swimming pool, complete with large planters and seating,  an outdoor fireplace with furniture, a veranda and a large screened in porch complete entertainment opportunities.  A walking path surrounds the entire property.  This home is open.  The inside living room has tall windows letting in light.  There are original marble fireplaces.  The dining room holds the original crystal chandelier with smaller ones designed to match.  Numerous antiques are throughout the home.  A modern kitchen is located off the veranda. 

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185 Westwind Road

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.

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2404 Boulevard Napoleon

GARDEN TALK:
Making Room for vegetables in your Garden
Sunday at 11 AM
2402 Boulevard Napoleon
by Judy Buckler

GARDEN TALK:
Choosing Native Plants for the Perennial Garden
Sunday at 2 PM
2402 Boulevard Napoleon
by Caroline Donnelly.

Because Trilba Smith is both a Master Gardener and has also worked for a landscape garden business, her gardens have benefitted.  She has tasteful gardens in the front yard, back yard, side yard, and along both sides of her driveway.  Because she has created a “natural” garden, no pesticides or herbicides are used.  There is great emphasis of using native plants, vines, and shrubs, mixed with non-native perennial.  Her yard has been designated as a Monarch Way Station.  Her back yard is enclosed with a wrought iron fence.  Her paver constructed patio, complete with a pergola, offers ample seating for guests to view the surrounding garden.  Don’t miss the water feature, arbor and vegetable gardens.  Her beautiful gardens have caused nearby neighbors to get the gardening “bug” 

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