Don and Maryann Fell, owners

Manfred Gaedecke, gardener

A colorful wildflower meadow leads into a series of wonderful gardens that take your breath away. Specimen trees and perennial beds are meticulously maintained with attention to detail and design. Manicured lawns showcase unusual conifers, stunning hostas, pocket gardens, dramatic dahlias and annuals in this beautiful space with a botanical garden feel.

Photo provided Roger and Denice Clyne's garden is one of six featured during the Gardeners' Weekend, sponsored by the Homer Garden Club.

Thriving Olive Tree

Roger and Denice Clyne, owners

Yes, dear gardener, a living olive tree thrives on the hill. Handmade copper gates welcome you to rock garden islands artistically designed to focus on exotic perennials in fascinating colors and shapes. The large leaves of colored rheum and false hellebore create a tropical illusion that contrasts pleasantly with the surrounding wildflowers. Rose gardens fill the air with fragrance, and birds flock to feast in the berry garden planted especially for them. Clematis clamber over a handmade arbor and accent lovely stonework and paths. This beautiful site is an example of high altitude gardening at its very best. The inclusion of nature is superior.

Serene Garden Sculptures

Paul Dungan and Jenny Carroll, owners

Donna Bauer, garden designer

Abundant freeform sculptures accent these tranquil gardens. Wild water is captured to nourish the organically grown fruit, vegetables and flowers. Raised beds grow edibles under hoops supporting row cover. A huge blue clematis rambles near a mature espaliered apple tree that overlooks artichokes and strawberries. Greenhouse tomatoes and beans planted successively to extend the harvesting season mingle with lush scented flowers.

Scrumptious Rock Gardens

Peter and Flo Larson, owners

Color and texture cascade through expansive rock gardens enhanced by art crafted by family members. Driftwood and colorful local stones frame a variety of mature perennials including a local orchid. Innovative wooden boxes house a deck side garden of vegetables and bright geraniums. This multilevel garden design is highlighted by terraced raised beds of sedum and annuals and a sculptured gravel path leading to a large rhododendron and well tended specimen plants.

Exuberant Alaskan Alpines

Dr. Kenneth Hahn and Linda Stearns, owners

Rare and beautiful alpine specimens from Nome highlight this garden. Kamchatka rhododendron and kinnikinnik flower near tiny Portage poppies. Woodland paths lead to pocket gardens of bog marigold and up to a hillside vegetable garden. An inventive organic greenhouse is brimming with edibles planted for successive crops. The rustic setting frames the rock garden bordered by delphiniums and peonies. This garden provides the opportunity to view unusual Alaska plants and Arctic treasures.

Living Happily Off the Land

Jim and Linda Reinhart, owners