2024 Garden and Outdoor Living Tour

Name: 2024 Garden and Outdoor Living Tour
Start: 2024-06-01T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-06-01T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 111 S Washington St, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28150

Schedule

Sat Jun 01 2024 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

111 S Washington St, Shelby, NC, United States, North Carolina 28150 | Shelby, NC

Join us for this self-guided tour of seven lovely outdoor living spaces and see the outside “artistry” that has been created.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by phone, 704-484-2787, at the Arts Council, 111 S. Washington St. or by clicking here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=T96ZGTUSJWC84
Also, that day Paradise Garden Center, a sponsor of the event, invites you to stop in to see their selection of indoor, outdoor, annual and perennial plants, many grown on site. While there, enjoy a slice of wood fired pizza in their outdoor kitchen from 11am – 2pm. Paradise Garden Center is located at 460 Cherryville Rd Shelby, 704-480-1012 and is open 9am – 3pm.
Homes
Billy and Catherine Lovelace
4021 Harris Creek Rd., Lawndale
We built our home on a little piece of paradise with a wonderful mountain view from sunrise to sunset. We began our yard and garden with a clean slate and an abundance of full sun and little shade on what used to be farmland with rooting’s, sprouting’s and plants that had been started at our previous home. We set out to create a garden walk similar to the walking bridge in Lake Lure and initially planted somewhat randomly. We are going into our third year and the garden is establishing its own character. Plants here have to be able to survive the harsh winds and brutal sun. We have Crepe Myrtle, Maples, Curly Willow, Nandina, Lillies, Iris, Sedum, Gardenia, Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Azalia and much more. Flocks of Blue Birds, Yellow Finches, Hummingbirds, Martins and Geese all add music to our day. We are closest to God when we are in the garden. Come and enjoy a little piece of paradise with us!
Steve Leatherwood
321 Carriage Run, Shelby
Our yard/garden consists of several major groupings of plants. The largest group is conifers, hollies and other evergreens. In addition, we have a number of flowering plants including day lilies, petunias, peonies, hydrangea, roses and others. We have a small vegetable garden with tomatoes, peppers, squash and other kitchen veggies and herbs. There is a small “orchard” consisting of apple, cherry and peach trees, grapes and blueberries. Other trees include elm, maple, pecan, willow, oak, red twig dogwoods, pines, Japanese maples, birch and crepe myrtle trees. Most of the 3-4 acre or so yard has been in place for 35-40 years and some of the larger conifers are 30 plus feet tall. Everything on the property was planted by us after construction as we started with a totally bare landscape.
Beth and Steve Gerhart
51 Heritage Lane, Shelby
Beth and Steve Gerhart retired to Shelby in 2012. Landscaping, including flower gardens and arbors, was the first improvement planned for Beth’s hobby at this home on Moss Lake. She is a member of the American Camellia Society and the local Herb Society. Varieties of camellias moved in pots from Louisiana now form a row planted on the east side of the front yard. You will find camellias
also tucked into other parts of the gardens along with a mature holly tree, a magnolia and jasmine arbor, hydrangeas, azaleas and roses. Past the garage, on the kitchen deck is an assortment of culinary
herbs. A sidewalk and steps, beside the small goldfish pond end at the lower-level patio. Another arbor in the back yard bears climbing roses and wisteria surrounded by a cottage garden. From there, lawn and oaks spread north to a sandy cove. Family reunions bring about 75 relatives to enjoy the setting, and we invite you to enjoy it also.
Bill and Jan Murray
412 Johnsfield Rd.
Welcome to our verdant oasis and botanical wonderland. A symphony of colors, scents and textures to soothe, and relax, in a literal plant paradise. Our French Country style home is situated on 2.5 acres of professionally designed landscapes with a reclaimed quarter acre farm pond as the centerpiece of the property. We have lived here four years and have spent considerable time and effort to reclaim, refurbish, and expand upon the flora that was in place. The past owner spared no effort or expense in their initial landscaping efforts and our efforts are certainly a work in progress. Come and experience the botanical treasures which include an eclectic mix of flowering flora, towering Cryptomeria standing sentinel over Japanese Maples, Ferns, Heuchera, Rhododendron and numerous varieties of Azaleas. The tapestry continues featuring Day Lilies, Iris, Peonies, Ornamental Grasses, Roses and our personal favorite---the subtle charm of Lenten Roses. The outdoor patio area is replete with a large variety of potted plants, herbs, a Plum Tree and even a Lemon tree! Be mesmerized by the sounds of water falling from the fountain situated in the center of the reclaimed 50-year-old farm pond. The pond is home to over 20 mature Hi Utsuri Koi that share the beauty and serenity of our wooded paradise.
Bryan and Beth Shull
501 Williamsfield Dr., Shelby
Our traditional craftsman-style home, yard, and garden in the Johnsfield neighborhood of Shelby is 10 years old. Loving the mountains, we feel like we are there with the large evergreen trees that are a focal point of our yard. Over the last few years, we have been adding annuals and perennials to our landscape. Bryan loves working outside and keeping it well maintained. We welcome your visit, please feel free to rest and enjoy the scenery on our porches or at the fire pit.
Joe and Janet Bothel
1114 Bethlehem Church Rd., Grover
We moved to our property on Bethlehem Church Road in 1995 after having relocated from western Pennsylvania to western New York and then to Charleston, West Virginia. When we arrived here, there were only a few trees and a swimming pool. The landscape was stark and bordered mostly idle farmland. Today our property boasts many more trees and the pool became a garden. Ten years ago, we acquired six suri alpacas from a farm that was downsizing in eastern Ohio. That is how we became Out of the Blue Farm. We strive to provide sanctuary to as much wildlife as we can by planting keystone trees, including oaks and black cherry (which are host to at least 450 insects) and by providing ample pollinator plants. We use no chemicals in our gardens and we have at least two healthy compost bins. We are always learning and experimenting and are open to new ideas.
Boyd and Barbara Anthony
44 Lenick Dr., Shelby
Built on family farm land by the First Broad River, our dream home, inspired by unique coastal architecture is our oasis. Landscaping and outdoor living areas feature unusual plantings accented with bronze sculptures among peaceful areas to rest and enjoy our gardens that we have created over the past 15 years. We hope that you will enjoy the tour.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jzEDs3e7Rr9VTDUp7