Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County began, developed and maintain a series of
display gardens in the former stable area to educate visitors about native plants.
Master Gardeners also adopted the 280-ft perennial border,
originally donated by the Georgia Perennial Plant Assoc., and the nectar garden
originally established by
A wonderfully rich piece of ground was discovered beneath the former
hog pen area. Despite mature walnut trees, a native shrub garden was installed
beneath the large trees, to display useful Piedmont native plants. The
understory is gradually being enriched with smaller rescued woodland plants
and ferns. This display garden was planted and is maintained by the Master
Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County. A picnic bench welcomes visitors, although
a hard hat is suggested during the fall when black walnuts fall from the trees
above!
The display gardens couldn't contain all
the rescued plants that were donated, so volunteers developed a display area around the
horse stable, where polo ponies used to be boarded.
This area is a mixture of trees, small shrubs and perennials.
The 280 foot long perennial border was built with a grant from the
Georgia Perennial Plant Association.
The border was built along the pasture side of the long white fence that runs
the length of the entry drive. The original design incorporated only native
Piedmont plants. Birds and butterflies appreciate this expanse of nectar,
as do the resident honey bees. It is currently maintained by the Master Gardener
Volunteers of Cobb County.
