For this year’s second open garden, the Bowen Island Garden Club takes you to 455 Sunset Road.
The property has splendid views of Mt. Gardner to the north and the Pasley Islands archipelago to the west. Alder stands obscured these vistas 17 years ago, making their removal the first order of business in developing the property.
The property development prioritized minimal water use through the choice of drought-tolerant plants and efficient irrigation.
Over the years the owners introduced a pond, apple trees, a ‘tropical garden’ (which uses a natural hot spot from heat-storing rocks) and a ‘cutting garden.’
Hardscaping projects have included a stone patio, tiered garden beds and work to expose the inherent form and beauty of the property’s natural rock features.
The long work of development has been aided and abetted by a number of friends, but the project has been guided from early days by Su Ricketts.
Kathleen Sullivan and Clive Jones will host the open garden Sunday, June 3, between 1 and 3 p.m.
Guests can wander through the garden and enjoy a biscuit with coffee or tea.
Non-members are welcome for a small admission fee. Memberships can be bought on-site.
