Jeanne Cronce's photography and Karen Schoeppels gardens make for one great visual combination.
"Nestled on a good size lot in Port Orchard, Washington, grows the gardens of Karen Schoeppel. She moved here thirty years ago from California and has never regretted it. With a love for all things English you will find it expressed throughout the gardens. Tea time is always a special time for conversations amongst the blooming beauties."
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Thank you for sharing Karen's garden, Jeanne. It is all beautiful. But I was most struck by the simple combination of the heuchera and the painted fern in the planter. Such an artistic intermingling.
Hi Chris... yes isnt that nice! Karen has some other pots that are quite nice.
What a treat to have a visit to an unfamiliar garden (to me) Jeanne. Looks wonderful. That Weigela is shocking in the first photo, but it really works! Like Chris, that Heuchera and fern planter stood out to me as well. Lovely.
I echo Tim's sentiments about the painted fern and bronze coral bells combo. I printed out that photo to remind myself next spring, when it comes time to do our front-entrance planters! Really lovely!
Yes! great ideas for sure! Enjoy!
Hi Tim! Karen has really created a little oasis in the midst of town. She really has an eye for placement and colors.
I love the combination of painted ferns with bronze leaved heuchera. Will have to try that combo. Beautiful gardens and photos!
Yes, isnt that wonderful! Karen is pretty creative.
Beautiful, I love all your roses, especially the romantic archway. Such lovely plant combinations, great ideas, thanks for sharing you labor of love!
Karen's "American Pillar" is so beautiful. One time bloomer though but the beauty makes up for it!
Add me to the list of fans for the fern and heuchera combination, but what I think makes it especially appealing is the earthy green rectangular container. Simply stunning! I should have just copied Tim's post because that weigela is crazy cool, and I'm not even a huge pink fan! Thanks for these great photos Jeanne, your friends have gorgeous gardens!!!
Hi Sheila...Olah! Yes isnt that a wonderful container! Karen really has an eye for colors and combinations.
Wow, Jeanne, wonderful photos of a beautiful garden! Does anyone know the name of that weigela? Gorgeous! And count me among the lovers of the planter!
Hi Rhonda.. I believe it is called "Bristol". Glad you enjoyed Karens gardens.
What a beautiful garden! I had a lovely large garden in northern NJ for almost 20 years and have moved to the Charlotte, NC area where I am struggling to learn to garden in total clay and monumental heat... These photos gave me more than a twinge of envy.
Hi Beth. Well i hope Karens gardens gave you some ideas for yours. I havent tried to deal with heavy clay soil but iam sure there is help out there in how to go about it.
Lots of soil amendment! I got spoiled in my NJ garden where I could stick almost anything into the ground and it would take off. New "learning opportunity" here in NC... : )
Afternoon tea in the garden! I am loving it all. Thanks for sharing
Hi Lily... yes it is so nice to sit under her huge fig tree and clarodendron and smell and enjoy the birds. Karen has created quite a little oasis in town.
Good morning, Jeanne and Karen. Once again, Jeanne you have presented a friend's garden beautifully and Karen, what an interesting garden you've created. Like everyone here, love the painted fern / heuchera planter. Jeanne, also love your photos of the giant allium with the reflecting ball and the one of the mauve rose. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Linda! Thanks... isnt it such a sweet little oasis Karen has created! There is always something new going on, different plants in bloom. They all take their turns.
Who needs a strong cup of morning coffee to get energized when there is that vibrant chartreuse and pink first picture to gaze upon. Mother Nature created a Yowza combo with those leaves and that flower color! And I love the subtle color echoes you have put together, Karen, in the 3rd photo...the gazing ball, leaves of the cotinus and the alliums...a beautiful vignette. Thank you for sharing these lovely pictures, Jeanne.
Hi Michaele. Karen has really created a sweet little spot in town. You wouldnt know you were in town. It is always fun to visit and see what new plant is in bloom. She really has a great eye for color and putting plants together. Glad you enjoyed it!
Karen & Jeanne, thanks for sharing this lovely garden. It is beautiful. My favorites are the first photo with the white rose covered arbor and the Ceanothus (getting ready to order a Ceanothus 'Gloire de Versellies' this fall for my garden). It may not survive in Georgia, but I am going to give it a run for the money before getting more.The cotinus, gazing ball, allium combination is a delightful grouping of similar but different hues of purple. And of course as everyone else has proclaimed the Japanese painted fern and heuchera pot is spot on. I, too, copied the pic to my Container Ideas folder for future 'aping'. Thanks again for sharing.
Hi Sonya, thanks for the comments. Karen sure has a knack for putting colors together. She has created a wonderful spot in town. Glad you enjoyed it and it gave you some ideas! Happy gardening!
Beautiful. The lavender rose and the heuchera-fern combo are my favorites.
Hi Shirley! Glad you liked it!
Wow, so lovely! That last picture with the picket fence looks like the entrance into an enchanted garden that I would like to visit. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Joanna, yes that is exactly how it feels! Different times of the day brings different lighting and sometimes it seems like a dream walking around. Glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely gardens and I believe you have succeeded in designing English gardens!!! Everything is so lush and vibrant! Great job!!!
Yes Sandy, Karen really has created a somewhat english garden. She loves england and has been there and brought many ideas into her own oasis. Thanks
How beautiful! I love the Coral Bells and ferns!
Linda, isnt that wonderful! The container is awesome too!
Thank you!
Always envious of gardeners from Washington and environs. You guys can grow anything. Very well done.
A gardener from the middle of Michigan.
Hi Dale, we are quite fortunate to live and garden here. We are happy people! So glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you, Karen, for sharing your beautiful garden and, Jeanne, for your lovely photos! I love the climbing roses, the abundant borders, and the plummy associations near the gazing ball, but that Japanese painted fern with the Heuchera is the perfect combination in the perfect planter. Just gorgeous!
Hi Lorraine, you are so welcome! It is a real treasure for sure!
Whoa. Seriously, hard core gorgeous...Beautiful photos
Yes! Great comment! Happy gardening!
Like many of the others who responded, everything is beautiful but my favorite is the coral bells with the painted fern. I too want to remember that combo for next season. Thanks for sharing all the beauty you have created. Vikki in VA
You are welcome Vikki. Glad you enjoyed these!
Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing!
Cynthia you are so welcome. Have a great summer!
Jeanne, thanks for sharing your photos of Karen's gardens. The gardens on GPOD are wonderful places to visit and get inspired. Everyone brings their own ideas and creativity. Lovely. Like others, I really love the planter box with the Heuchera and Athyrium. Great combo. My favorite garden pic is the one with the Cotinus and the gazing ball. Thanks for brightening my day.
Nice Kevin! Thats what these photos were supose to do! I love starting my days with plants!!! Have a great summer!
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