United States of America -- Massachusetts -- Plymouth -- Hingham
Scope and Contents:
1 folder and 26 digital images. The folder includes worksheets, site plans, historical images, biographical and other information.
General:
When this property was purchased in 1948 the first plantings included espaliered fruit trees and an all-white perennial border that featured white wisteria standards. The shingle-style house on nearly one acre was passed down in the family to the current owner, but other than two remaining productive fruit trees the garden has been restyled. Four more borders were planted, straight lines were eliminated in favor of curving edges, and a fieldstone faced swimming pool was built. Shrubs, trees and flowers have been planted that supply natural materials for floral designs during spring, summer and fall. Early summer is the peak season with many peonies, flag irises, clematis, and David Austin roses grown on arches and tuteurs. In fall dahlias, hydrangeas and zinnias are featured. White birch trees, Delaware white azaleas, ferns, hostas and annuals in containers overflow onto the brick patio that can be seen from the kitchen window. Other trees and shrubs include several dogwood varieties, a Kentucky coffee tree, rhododendron, false cypress, stewartia, and elderberry. Perennials for cutting include artemesia, asters, foxgloves, evening primrose, and catmint.
The property boasts of a series of garden rooms consisting the East Garden, West Garden, D Garden, Front Garden, Circle Garden, and the Rose Garden. Hedges of yew, lilac, viburnum, and hibiscus were planted to create "walls" for the rooms. Various plantings are changed to accentuate each season with different color schemes.
Persons associated with the garden include Marius and Helen Johnston (former owners, 1948-1971); Eileen Forsyth (gardener, 2000- ).
Collection Restrictions:
Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Collection Rights:
Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Sponsor:
A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.
