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[Pages:2]LIST OF GARDENS

# 1 Sharon and Ron Svihel 2109 Irvine Place, Alexandria, Minnsota

Shady beds with ninebark, sand cherry, weigela, spirea, hydrangeas, hibiscus and day lilies line the driveway to this neatly manicured yard. Containers of colorful annuals invite you to explore more of the front and back yards. The flower beds use natural elements of rocks and weathered wood and feature a wonderful variety of perennials, shrubs and vines.

The scalloped picket fence behind the house serves as a backdrop for peonies, lambs ear, clematis, phlox, lupine, delphiniums, Asiatic lilies and much more. Sharon has received several of her peonies from family members and she noted that she is always sharing plants with her family, friends and neighbors.

One of the tiers is an edible garden bed, providing fresh vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, dill, green beans, etc.). Another tier showcases many kinds of mums; some of them are over 20 years old. Sharon's favorites are the spider-petal and spoon-petal varieties.

# 2 Linda Lorenz 2201 Irvine Place, Alexandria, Minnesota

A colorful perennial bed with dianthus, balloon flowers, day lilies, anemones and hanging baskets greets visitors as they walk up the driveway. The garden in the ditch helped to solve a difficult mowing area for Linda. It contains creeping phlox, dianthus, hen & chicks, Basket of Gold alyssum, mums, coral bells and more.

The canopy of trees in the back yard provide a shady area for a variety of hosta. A new clematis, planted last year, grows on the archway leading into the flower garden. An assortment of phlox, sedum, coral bells, cranesbill geranium, Asiatic lilies and Linda's blue chair planter provide texture and color in the garden.

On the west side of the garage, you'll find a variety of lilies ? Blackberry Lily, Siberian Lily and Day Lilies in addition to a sweet potato vine, clematis, dianthus and Jacob's Ladder.

# 3 Wayne and Bonnie Johnson 108 Lake Street, Alexandria, Minnesota

This unique property features over 300 day lily varieties, over 200 varieties of shrubs and vines, and over 100 kinds of trees.

The 30+ garden beds, featuring many annuals and perennials, were built in various shapes and are scattered throughout the property. Several of these beds were

added in the last few years. They provide a great variety of texture and color. The shady beds are filled with coral bells, turtlehead, Joe Pye weed, ferns and many varieties of hosta, while the sunny beds contain geraniums, calla lilies, dahlias, verbena, ornamental kale, etc.

Be sure to say "hi" to Lonesome George (the Galapagos Tortoise statue) as he rests in the shade.

The property also includes three water features and 20 birdhouses, All the trees on the property (except for 5) were planted by Wayne; it's a 35-year masterpiece.

# 4 Ruth and Julian Barsness 6050 State Highway 29 North, Alexandria, MN

Starting from a blank slate on a wooded lot, Ruth has created a shaded wonderland of hostas, ferns, foxglove, Red Husker penstemon, coral bells, astilbe, red lady fern, and lady's mantle, as well as a sunny backyard with a great variety of plants. The beds are sprinkled with ornaments and enchanting frogs.

The blue bottle bush in the front yard catches your eye amid the flower beds and lush green lawn. Don't miss the Nishiki Willow shrub with its pink-tipped branches.

Ruth has a plant that starts with every letter of the alphabet (except for U and X) . In the gardens behind the house, you'll find coneflowers, sedum, cup flowers, clematis, Datura, Miscanthus grass and more.

Ruth creates and repurposes many of her garden ornaments and decorations (birdhouses, signs and totems) and she added that she "gardens on a shoestring budget."

# 5 L'Etoile du Nord Vineyard 16451 NW Irene Court NE, Parkers Prairie, MN

Polly Perkins and her husband, Dave Christianson, ordered their first grape plants in 2010 and planted them the next spring. They decided upon the name "L'Etoile du Nord" for their vineyard, a French phrase meaning "The Star of the North." Their three acres of grapes now include Petite Pearl, Frontenac Blanc, Prairie Star, Marquette and St. Pepin.

But, it wasn't until 2014 that they decided to open a winery. In their production facility, they are now producing 800 to 1,000 gallons of wine a year. A tasting pavilion was added last fall and is open for wine tasting on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Besides the vineyard and cider orchard, the property has many perennial flower beds, including peonies that are over 100 years old from Polly's grandfather. While strolling the yard, be sure to see the rain garden, the shade gardens and the unique Ghost Honeysuckle vine.

U of M Master Gardeners, Douglas County 720 Fillmore Street, Suite B090 Alexandria, MN 56308

Tour of Gardens

Sunday, July 14, 2019 10 a.m. ? 4 p.m.

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Visit Five Gardens in Douglas County A perfect chance to see a variety of

horticultural practices!

MASTER GARDENERS ? DOUGLAS COUNTY

#3 Johnson #1 Svihel #2 Lorenz

#5 Vineyard

#5 Vineyard is north (turn right on Lake Irene Rd)

DIRECTIONS TO TOUR SITES

# 1 Svihel, 2109 Irvine Place, Alexandria

From the intersection of Broadway and 3rd Avenue in Alexandria, go east on 3rd Avenue (becomes Co. Rd 82) for 1.7 miles, turn left on S. Birch Avenue. Turn left on Lake Park Avenue. Follow around curve and turn left on Irvine Place. #2109 is on the right side of the street. (This is next door to #2 listed below.)

# 2 Lorenz, 2201 Irvine Place, Alexandria

From the intersection of Broadway and 3rd Avenue in Alexandria, go east on 3rd Avenue (becomes Co. Rd 82) for 1.7 miles, turn left on S. Birch Avenue. Turn left on Lake Park Avenue. Follow around curve and turn left on Irvine Place. #2201 is on the right side of the street. (This is next door to #1 listed above.)

# 3 Johnson, 108 Lake Street, Alexandria

From the intersection of Broadway and 3rd Avenue in Alexandria, go east on 3rd Avenue 4 blocks, turn left on Kenwood Street. Cross 2nd Avenue onto Kenwood Drive. They are the second brown house on the right.

# 4 Barsness, 6050 St. Hwy 29 N, Alexandria

From the intersection of Broadway and 3rd Avenue in Alexandria, go east on 3rd Avenue for 7 blocks to Nokomis Street. Turn left and follow Highway 29 North for 5.8 miles to #6050 on the left side of road.

# 5 L'Etoile du Nord Vineyard, 16451 NW Irene Court NE, Parkers Prairie,

From the intersection of Broadway and 3rd Avenue in Alexandria, go east on 3rd Avenue for 7 blocks to Nokomis Street. Turn left and follow Highway 29 North for 13 miles. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 29 & County Road 14 onto NW Irene Road. Turn right on Irene Court (a gravel road). Turn right at the first driveway.

IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT THE TOURS

Tickets: $ 5 for adults, children are free.

Please pay at the first garden location you visit.

The garden tours will take place from

10 a.m. ? 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. Feel free to come and go as you please. Held rain or shine.

Please wear sensible shoes as some areas are on

a hillside. We are not responsible for accidents.

Some of the tour sites are off the beaten path ...

please drive carefully.

Please no pets.

For more information contact:

University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners, Douglas County 720 Fillmore Street, Suite B090 Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: (320) 762-3890, mnext-douglas@umn.edu

extension.umn.edu/county/douglas

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