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Bedrock Gardens
A Misty View of the Funnel Gardens
Location45 High Road, Lee, NH
Coordinates43°5′36.6″N 71°2′39.53″W / 43.093500°N 71.0443139°W / 43.093500; -71.0443139
Area35 Acres
Created1990
Operated byPrivately owned
Visitors600 per year

Bedrock Gardens is a 20 acre garden located on a 35 acre property in Lee, New Hampshire, notable for its landscape design, its horticulture and its sculpture.

History

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Named for its ever-present ledge,[1] Bedrock Gardens was bought by its present owners in 1980, complete with its circa 1740 farm house, historic barn and three-holer outhouse.[2] Over the next 20 years, it was extensively improved. The wooded areas were lumbered, a trail system was developed, and it was initially managed as a tree farm. A wildlife pond was built, and work started on its multiple perennial and shrub beds. Hardscape in the form of walls, paths, water features and topographical improvements, have been added.[3] Today it is noted for its concept of "the garden as a journey," with a starting point, "events" (or garden spaces) as places to go, and something to do along the way.

Interest points

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Bedrock Garden's main attractions fall into three categories: landscape design, horticulture, and art.

 
The sculpture 'Monocula' is in front of a row of Arborvitae.

Landscape design

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Bedrock Gardens include "garden beds full of unusual specimens of trees and shrubs: a diamond-patterned, 100-foot fence on which 11 varieties of apple trees have been espaliered: a formal garden with pools, fountains, and water features; a 1-acre wildlife pond with a bridge, and 2 miles of woodland trails." [4] The smaller gardens include a more formal parterre, the spiritual "Spiral" garden, and the primitive "Dark Woods." [2]

Horticulture

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Many of the over one thousand different plant species [5] are in perennial beds, arranged with attention to texture, color, and size. There are other collections, such as the dwarf conifer collection, and the rock garden. The Gardens are said to "have some of the most amazing plants and plantings I've seen in a private garden." [6]

Art

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Scattered throughout the 20 developed acres are small and large pieces of sculpture by several different artists. The larger pieces include two large arches, and a large Torii in the middle of a double allée. One of the artists, Jill Nooney, sometimes noted for her whimsey,[6] has been called "the most imaginative and energetic force in modern American garden ornamentation." [7] Many of her sculptures are from old agricultural tools.[8]

Further details

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While Bedrock Gardens is currently privately owned, it is open to the public four days during the year, or by private appointment. Active attempts are being made to turn it into a public garden.[2]

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    The Spiral Garden, a spiritual place with moss and ventilator art.
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    The Wiggle Waggle water feature with the spring house in the foreground and the CopTop in the background.
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    The rock garden with pergola.
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    A perennial bed with barn in the background.
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    One of the Funnel Gardens, with GrassAcre on the left and the Allée behind.
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    A perennial bed on ledge with sculptures.
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    The Garish Garden.
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    The Paddock Garden with Arborvitae behind.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Hargreaves, Kathleen (Summer 1995). "Taking root". New Hampshire Home. pp. 38–43. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ a b c Kozubek, Jim (September 7, 2008). "Original Heavy Metal". The Union Leader. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
  3. ^ Sweetser, Robin (July & August, 2004). "A Garden That Keeps on Growing". Accent Magazine. pp. 34–42. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ Byrd, Janice (April 8, 2001). "Salvage Yard". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
  5. ^ Siebenthaler, Jack. "Plant it in granite". Gardens & Landscapes. Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  6. ^ a b Homeyer, Henry (July 11, 2007). "A touch of whimsy". Valley News. Retrieved 18 March 2009. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  7. ^ Stocker, Carol (August 15, 2008). "Ignore the Gnome, Forget the Flamingo". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2009-13-15. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  8. ^ Umbrell, Trish (July/August 2004). "Scrap Artists". Horticulture. F+W Media. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

Additional resources

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  • Nooney, Jill (March/April 1991). "Gardening on Bedrock". Fine Gardening. Taunton Press. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Braden, Susan (August 1, 2001). "Art in the Garden". Brandford Review. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Buchanan, James (October 2002). "Route 125: Highway of dreams". New Hampshire Magazine. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Lessels, Allen (Autumn 2002). "Sister act". People Places Plants. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Wilson, Craig (October 25, 2002). "Unique art makes garden year-round retreat". USA Today. Retrieved 16 March 2009. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • DuChene, Pat (July 13, 2003). "Gardens prove fertile ground for antiques and collectables". Antique Trader. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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Category:Botanical gardens in New Hampshire

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