On October 9th, 2024, the Monroeville Garden Club visited the home of Janice Huff of Uriah.
We were greeted by Janice and her sister Pat who were wonderful hosts. Janice, a great storyteller and flower extraordinaire, told of her grandfather farming the land where she now lives. Her historical account of the land division showed great pride as well as delight in her beautiful gardens.
Janice first took us to the white wisteria arbor which was lined with clematis, fireworks goldenrod, pink Gerbers , native azaleas and a wonderful olive tree.
Our second stop was the front flower bed which contained native azaleas, Angel Trumpet, Brazilian Bachelor Buttons, Periwinkle, More gerber’s, Blue Salvia and Ice Plants. The purple and blue combinations were striking.
In the beds in front of her house were Waterfall Hydrangeas, Mexican Brush Sage, and Admiral Semmes native azaleas.
On the south side of her house, Abutilons in orange and yellow were in bloom.
Near the rear of the house we gazed upon Pinecone Ginger, Candy Corn Spirea, Anthony Waterer Spirea, Vitex and Mexican Petunias.
The carport bed was amazing with Blue Daze, yellow Gerbers, Agapanthus, Ghost Plant Sedum and Little Red Vinca.
Vines were trellised on anything imaginable-bamboo, grapevines, cow panels, tree stumps and farm equipment.
In the Daniel Wood a unique feature was a cupola, complete with solar lights. In the Daniel Wood, we also met John at the outhouse, walked along the bridal path and visited the wildflower garden.
Janice is very dedicated to her garden and we left with a piece of it in our heart and in our hands.
