Happy Friday GPO players!

I hope you all enjoyed your week of holiday fun. To wrap up this week of festivities and treats, I’m sharing another part of Cherry’s visit to Nancy Heckler’s incredible fall garden in Indianola, Washington. For more information about Nancy, check out Part 1 of this series. But, as always, Cherry provides a wealth of information and lots of stunning photos, so I’ll get straight to the good stuff:

Our walk started with a warm welcome at the side entrance. My attention was drawn to the many interesting vintage garden decorations and containers as well as the beautiful perennials planted here and there. We entered the garden through a door next to the garage, which had many old-fashioned lamps that gave off a warm glow. Learn about Nancy’s other hobbies. Her company is called Luminola, and she personally restores unique lamps and shades from the past. Some of her gorgeous begonias, large and small, and a cool Windcliff plant (I don’t know the name) also spend the winter in the same garage.

Upon entering the garden, I paused to examine all of the containers, ornaments, and decorations that had been carefully arranged throughout the garden. There is a path through the bush that leads to the deck and lawn, as well as two new different rooms.

As we will soon discover in the next article, Nancy’s sanctuary has many rooms. Everything will delight the senses.

King Cherry

Bright orange Japanese maple leaves sparkle on the rectangular stones that line Nancy’s porch. I love it when beautiful plants invade porches and patios. It transforms an ordinary outdoor space into a magical garden hideaway.

Look at this colorful maple tree from different angles and you’ll notice it’s planted in a beautiful pot. The fallen leaves definitely dyed the ground color.

Even Cherry’s lovely Frenchie Brocc seems to appreciate Nancy’s incredible plants! 😄

Bird delicacies welcome you at every garden door.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, more people need to grow conifers in containers! This tiny Japanese holly – possibly the “dwarf tower” Japanese holly (thorn-leaf holly “Dwarf Tower”, zones 5-9) – and the striking umbrella pine (Lycopodium verticillatazones 5-9) want to look incredible in bed, but get the attention they deserve in a dedicated (and equally beautiful) pot.

Another stunning conifer in a pot matches the umbrella pine potted above. This may be ‘Elegans’ Japanese Cedar (Japanese cedarareas 6-9).

Nancy has so many beautiful pots that she doesn’t even need a plant in them to make a statement. Here, some blue glass balls find a fitting home in a gorgeous planter.

Larger spheres will get some extra protection from brighter green moss.

Nancy was a woman of many talents. As Cherry mentioned above, when Nancy is not growing beautiful plants in her garden, she is restoring vintage lamps and lampshades for her business. Cherry captured this stunning photo of Nancy’s studio, where the tables are filled with her stunning creations, which are just as interesting as the colorful plants outside.

Great shot of Nancy and Cherry’s dog having another of the most amazing play dates in Nancy’s beautiful space. This editor gives a thumbs up to a garden that’s great for both human and canine guests!

The final set of gorgeous containers on Nancy’s patio. While containers often hold the most colorful annuals or tender flowering plants, the power of a few wondrous foliage clusters should never be underestimated.

Thanks again for sharing this inspiring garden with us, Cherry! There is truly endless interest in observing Nancy’s landscapes, and it is a joy to open each new batch of photos and see the new wonders to come.

Have a great weekend everyone, and keep an eye on GPOD over the next few weeks for the final two installments of Nancy’s Garden.

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