Gardens
- Anne Coffin Johnstone Shrub Garden
- Laura's Lilac Bower
- Margery and Rae's Garden
- Paul Harner Garden
- Marian's Kitchen Garden
- Front Parlor Garden
- Steven Spencer Livingston Garden
- The Rain Garden
- Other Garden Features
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Paul Harner Borders.
Another
large garden area, located above the
brick walkway, was created
by plantsman Paul Harner (Harner Farms). It was an act of friendship to
Centre Furnace and especially recognized his friendship with the McLaughlin
family, longtime Board members and supporters of the Historical Society
and its efforts. Paul carefully designed and chose plants that were appropriate
to the Mansion's
setting.
This garden has become particularly popular over the years because of its
easy accessibility and visibility, and has been expanded into a front
and back Harner Border. Because of its distance from those threatening black
walnuts, roses have been added, including some from locally grown gardens.
The Paul Harner Borders were originally two beds with a grass path between them when they were installed several years ago. Plans are underway to restore them back to their original design.
Plant List
- Aster
- Bayberry
- Bearded Iris (Iris germanica)
- Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)
- Daylilies, various hybrids (Hemerocallis)
- Ladybells (Adenophora confusa)
- Rose "Father Hugo's Rose" (Rosa hugonis also known as "Golden Rose of China")
- Sedum x "Autumn Joy"
- Sweet Briar Rose (Eglantine rose)