Loveland Garden Club members enjoyed a stunning fall day at the home and barn/workshop of one of our favorite floral designers, Sheila Fitzgerald. We strolled her beautiful property, gathered dried flowers and grasses, then proceeded to her barn to put together fabulous arrangements to take home.
On October 3rd, members of the Loveland Garden Club enjoyed a sunny morning walking through gardens designed by renowned landscape designer, Piet Oudolf with amazing sculptures scattered throughout the landscape. Thank you to our gracious hostess for allowing us to, once again, enjoy a memorable morning amid such beauty!
On Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 some lucky members of Loveland Garden Club’s Horticulture Committee visited Heron Haven Wetlands in Omaha, Nebraska. We enjoyed an overview of the history of the wetlands by a knowledgeable volunteer and then had a tour of the property. We were fascinated by the plant and animal sanctuary in the middle of the city!
On June 26, 2018, 22 lucky members of the Loveland Garden Club visited a stunning property, in the Loess Hills, near Council Bluffs, Iowa. The property consists of extensive gardens designed by renowned Dutch landscape designer, Piet Oudolf, a beautiful contemporary home designed by architect Wallace Cunningham, and sculptures throughout the landscape from artists around the world, including several from Omaha’s Jun Kaneko.
Design of the landscape and gardens was begun in the fall and winter months of 2014/2015. Piet Oudolf is an influencial Dutch garden designer, nurseryman and author. He is a leading figure of the “New Perennial” movement, using bold drifts of herbaceous color. Piet is the designer of many significant public garden spaces, including the High Line in New York City, Battery Park, also in NYC and the Lurie Garden in Millennium Park in Chicago. The homeowners pursued Oudolf as their landscape designer after looking through one of his many published books on landscape design and plant choice.
After an extensive tour, our gracious host offered the club members light refreshments. All are hoping to return for another look in the fall.
