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Enchanting Hydrangeas:
A Season Unfolds
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Amidst the verdant landscape of Greenwood Gardens,
hydrangeas stand as one of the crowning jewels this season, gracing
the landscape with their spectacular displays of color and lush
blooms. The fortuitous combination of a rainy autumn and a mild
winter has cultivated perfect conditions for these deciduous shrubs,
treasured by gardeners worldwide, to thrive not only at Greenwood but
along the entire Mid-Atlantic coast.
While hydrangeas are believed to have originated in Japan, ancient
fossils reveal their presence in North America and western Canada,
dating back 40 to 65 million years. These enchanting plants made
their North American debut in the early 18th century, likely arriving
via the port of Boston. It is said that in 1792, George Washington
himself planted a native hydrangea on the bowling green at Mount
Vernon.
If you have yet to visit Greenwood, there is still time to
immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring blooms that captivate all who
behold them. The timeless beauty and storied history of
hydrangeas render them a mesmerizing presence in any garden. We
invite you to savor the splendor of these magnificent plants before
the season gracefully draws to a close.
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at top of page: Hydrangea macrophylla Everlasting® ‘Revolution’
Images below:
Hydrangea paniculata Little Quick Fire® and Hydrangea
macrophylla Let’s Dance® Rhythmic Blue®
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Music and Dance in the Garden Series
Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company
Generously sponsored by Stone Mountain Properties
Friday, September 6
Rain date Saturday, September 7
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ~ Dance begins at 6:30 p.m.
Dancer, adventurer, and ardent defender of the free
spirit, Isadora Duncan (1877-1927) is credited with inventing what came
to be known as Modern Dance. With free-flowing costumes, bare feet, and
loose hair, she took to the stage inspired by the ancient Greeks, the
music of classical composers, the wind, and the sea. Since 1980, the
legacy of her unique style and repertoire has been carried forward by
Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company, the resident
performing troupe of its namesake foundation. This performance
represents the troupe’s third performance at Greenwood, simply a
magical experience! Beforehand, take a leisurely stroll in the garden
starting at 5:30 p.m., and enjoy complimentary wine and cheese at 6:00
p.m. Main Lawn seating provided.
$50 members; $55 non-members
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The Peter P. Blanchard III Lecture Series
The Earth Reconstituted: Materials in Greenwood
Gardens
Made possible in part by a
grant from M&T Bank
Sunday, September 15 ~ 3 p.m. - 5
p.m.
With Janet Foster, Architectural Historian and Historic
Preservation Consultant
In addition to its broadly varied landscape, Greenwood
Gardens’ hardscape employs a surprisingly vast array of building
materials, including concrete and stone, antique ceramic tiles and
decorative metalwork, and graceful statuary sculpted from granite, limestone,
marble, lead, and bronze. Each of these materials comes from the earth
itself. This lecture will explore these materials and their role in
American architecture and garden design of the 20th century,
particularly as expressed at Greenwood Gardens.
$30 members; $35 non-members
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