2005 Festival of Gardens Photo Gallery
2005 Garden Tour
The 14th Annual Festival of Gardening was held May 18th, 19th and 21nd of 2005. The Festival kicked off on Wednesday evening with Columbia Green and the Columbia Tree & Appearance Commission 5th Annual Columbia Choice Awards event followed by Thursday and Saturday Garden Tours, Tea Party and Plant Sale. See below for a tour description.
Garden One
This whimsical garden handles some difficult landscape situations perfectly: a natural bog runs through this property, and the homeowner has dealt with this in a unique and creative way. The pergola is covered in beautiful Armand Clematis, and the garden features some of the largest weigelas in Columbia. Don't miss the secret Helleborus garden.
Garden Two
The wrought-iron pineapple railing and large columns give this home a true Southern charm. A meandering stone path leads to the first garden room, where you are greeted by frogs sunning themselves by a small pond. Follow the path through a vine-laden arbor to discover a second room, graced with a hand-painted deck.
Garden Three
The front garden of this home displays mature live oaks underplanted with shade-loving ferns, Aspidistra, Heuchera, and Hellebores. Stroll through the arched Jasmine-covered gateway to the back garden, which erupts into sun, color, and incredible new walkways and patios. The lovely stonework guides you past the pineapple fountain to the raised vegetable and herb beds.
Garden Four
Colorful window boxes in the front of this garden give way to a plethora dogwoods. A pathway featuring Japanese maples and huge sago palms. Lushly planted containers surround this peaceful outdoor haven.
Garden Five
Stepping through the gate off the circular driveway brings you into lovely garden rooms brimming with hydrangeas, crape myrtles, and ivy-swagged planters. A cozy bed of foxgloves and ferns separates the clever "his" and "hers" tool sheds beyond the climbing fig-covered brick wall. The very large climbing fig in the front actually produces fruit!
Garden Six
Espaliered pyracanthas grace the entrance to this Heathwood home. The pathway around back leads first to a shaded courtyard then continues to a fern-surrounded water feature under a vine-covered pergola. Large oak-leaf hydrangeas direct you through the backyard to the driveway, where you’ll find a handsome collection of heirloom roses.
Garden Seven
The grape-ornamented wrought iron gate leads into a front gardenfull of Helleborus, Acanthus, poppies, and cannas. A cherubic statue and sundial face a giant oak that supports a vigorous climbing hydrangea. Numerous water features grace intimate pathways covered with larkspur, salvia, daisies, and delphiniums. Yellow jessamine spills over the doorway leading to the back patio, which is lined with colorful window boxes. Remember to peek through the final gate at "Bear's Garden," to see more lovely Cannas, roses, and a variety of ferns.
Garden Eight
You must see what's behind the wall! This intriguing house has always been of interest because of the architecture, but wait until you see the garden. The intimate courtyard opens up to a wide lawn and beautiful mature Deodar Cedars. Then there’s the secret garden under the trees....
Garden Nine
This stately home boasts clean lines and a manicured front that opens the way to a jessamine-covered garden gate. Gracefully curving beds surround plantings of phlox, dahlia, sedum, and salvia. The landscape is dotted with huge crape myrtles and dogwoods. Just past a secret garden room to the right, a winding path luxuriant with Hydrangeas leads to more beds flowing with brilliant annual and perennial color.
Garden Ten
You'll have trouble believing you're in downtown Columbia when you step into this urban oasis. The Hubbards' garden is lush year-round, so prepare for the spectacular springtime horticultural display! Fun art, created by these garden owners, is visible throughout as you make your way down winding pathways to the various nooks and crannies of this garden. These pathways also connect a variety of "garden gathering spaces," including an art studio, a garden pavilion, a shady hammock resting spot, and the garden pond.