The Garden in the Burrow

About

The Garden in the Burrow (named after the Weasley household of Harry Potter fame) is a one-acre plot divided into many different growing areas, including a year-round interest shrub border, a peony and lilac hedge, a new woodland area, fruit trees and multiple borders with perennial and woody plants tucked in everywhere. The shrub border has blooming ornamentals from February to October and colored dogwood and a few conifers for the remaining months. There are two things that stand out about the garden here. First, this was a cleared acre, dug from a working sand pit in 1996, and every single tree, shrub, vine, plant, and rock was brought in and placed by our hands. We make our own soil, compost and leaf mold on site and have made what was a barren place into a haven for birds, insects, small mammals and humans. The second is that although we grow roses, hydrangeas, and loads of woody plants and perennials, clematis is my favorite, and you will see them everywhere. They grow into the trees, into the shrubs, romp along in the gardens and some decorate the porch and a few arbors or other free- standing supports. In June and July, they are the stars of the garden, if the rabbits cooperate and leave them alone. The former rock garden (devastated by a brutal winter with no snow cover) is currently being reworked to a more natural space. There are many covered seating areas, and our guests are most welcome to take a seat on our porch, or under a pavilion or pergola to get out of the sun and take in the constantly changing views.

This garden’s estimated size is 1 acre.

2025 Open Day:  Saturday, June 14 

Hours:10-4