Appledore

About

Created on the site of an old farm, Appledore has grown over two decades into a multi-acre informal garden of overflowing beds, meandering paths, and unexpected destinations. It delights in all seasons and reflects my passion for interesting trees, shrubs, and perennials.

I have never had a plan—the garden has evolved organically by choosing what strikes my fancy and planting with an aesthetic of wild abundance. While much is unusual, there are plenty of old favorites.

Over time, I have come to pay more attention to the garden as habitat—a pesticide-free home for birds, bugs, and pollinators—along with moles, voles, rabbits, and the occasional errant bear.

In the last two years, I have created a large free-form pollinator garden of mostly native plants that attracts an astonishing number and different kinds of kinds of of bees and butterflies. I think I may have to keep expanding it!

2026 Open Day Date: Saturday, August 22

Open Day Hours: 10–4