Garden Views |
Our Garden has been Certified as an official Wildlife Habitat by The National Wildlife Federation. ~ A 'Birder's' Paradise ~ We have attempted to create garden areas wherever we have a place that something would grow, and even in places that would not allow for ground planting...we have used pots to create green areas with succulents and flowering plants as well. The garden is always a work in progress. You can see it below and will find Taro, (Elephant Ear) growing there. Some types of this plant are used to make poi in Hawaii. The leaves can grow up to 5' wide. Very beautiful and as close to tropical as we could get. We have also planted some lovely different kinds of grasses below...in keeping with the natural rivers edge. The Zen garden is a space for contemplation, nature watching. Watch the birds, listen to the music of the river and the kakei fountain. We ask that you do not take food or drink into this part of the garden. The two lower levels of the garden have seating you may use (we also have outside decks with chairs and tables for enjoying snacks and drinks.) Click on pictures to enlarge. The upper garden is the kitchen garden for the Inn. We use herbs, flowers and vegetables from this area to prepare our breakfasts and garnish when we plate our fruit course and entree. This garden area is reserved solely for our kitchen use, although we have placed flowers here and there for color and interest, some edible as well, but please do not pick the posies. We do not use poisons on our plants. Keeping the garden organic means you are not ingesting poisons on your food. Of course the entire garden, Inn and surrounding property are completely smoke free. Please take a moment or two to enjoy the garden while staying at Mrs. B's Inn. Not only is this a peaceful place, but during times when the flowers are blooming we have many butterflies as well as lots of nesting birds and water birds...ducks and Herons. It is a birder's paradise ~ From one of our guests. ~ "My most memorable time here has been the garden. It is perfectly lovely. I could have spent all of my time enjoying it." River Edge Lower Garden |
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"Let your mind become clear like a still forest pool" ...Jack Kornfield
| Picture from 'Stillness Speaks' |