Noerenberg Memorial Gardens, formerly a private family estate, was created after a tragic loss. After losing their daughter, the Noerenberg family demolished the house and created a public garden in her memory.
The garden is beautifully maintained, with lots of blooming perennials and interesting foliage.
The gardens are beneficial to wildlife as well, this Hydrangea was literally covered with bees and wasps. I don't think I've ever seen as many insects on one plant before. I don't remember which Hydrangea this was. If anybody knows, please chime in! Another part of the garden was sectioned off for nesting turtles.
Bouteloua 'Blond Ambition' was looking fine.
Enjoying the view of the lake.
This tree was covered with these giant seed pods and was very interesting. Another plant I don't have the name of, anybody know?!
And I love Sporobolus heterolepis, Prarie Dropseed, whether it's in or out of flower. I've yet to try it here in the SF Bay Area though. Hopefully it can deal with a bit less summer humidity.
And doesn't this gate have the prettiest detailing?
The Noerenberg Memorial Gardens are a beautiful and uplifting tribute to a loved family member.
Thanks for sharing this garden with us! What a beautiful place...a lasting and beautiful memory for a lost loved one.
ReplyDeleteThe tree with the big pods is a Kentucky coffee tree (Gymnocladus dioicus) in the pea family (Fabaceae). As the name suggests, it is a dioecious plant, with male and female flowers occurring on different trees
ReplyDeleteAppreciate this post. Will try it out.
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