Glen Garden is a 4+-acre property in
rural Hartwood that owners Dick & Bonnie share with their 3 cats and horse. The property consists of two cottages,
a barn, and a workshop.
The barn is home
to their Tennessee Walker, Lady.
The
larger cottage is called Catnap Cottage and is shared with three cats: Baile (an orange tabby polydactyl);
Cowboy, a black and white shorthair referred to as the "grand-cat"; and Lucky, a gray tabby kitten. The
bathroom and bride's dressing room are located in Catnap Cottage.
The smaller cottage is called Glen Garden Cottage. Buffet and cake tables are
located in this cottage, and the groom's dressing room is upstairs.
So why the name Glen Garden?
In spite of ridiculously poor soil, hilly terrain, and way too much shade, a variety of perennials have adjusted
to life in that little valley in Hartwood.
Around
the cottages, trees offer protection from the hot summer sun. Next to the workshop, the herb garden thrives.
As the soil warms in the spring, perennial herbs emerge from
the ground: culinary herbs such as oregano and sage; and square-stemmed mints such as anise hyssop and (to the delight
of the cats) catnip.
Because herbs come
in a variety of scents, shapes, textures, and colors, you might notice them in your table arrangements. A favorite is
rosemary, which grows in the garden year-round. Pull on its short green needles to enjoy its strong pine fragrance.
Known as the herb of remembrance, it's a natural for use in weddings.
The following
are some of the flowers and herbs (and their meanings) grown at Glen Garden.
