Intertwined – Fiber Arts Garden
Some 30 years ago, unbeknownst to me, I began to belong to a two-acre garden that would design my life adventure. We were a young family when we moved to a property blessed with rock less topsoil, a perfect climate, and dreams to grow.
After all those years, one thing I know:
An artist’s life is filled with many footpaths; occasional serendipity; numerous setbacks; bliss.
I rarely know how one passion will lead to the next. My garden grew
into a collection of uncommon perennials,
into a celebrated grower nursery (Bouquet Banque),
into a passion for natural design,
into two sustainable acres of glorious fiber plants
into a partnership with Bill Roeder of cultivated labours, growth & energies comingled in purpose,
into a teaching school (Fishsticks Basketry),
into a joy-filled exploration of artistic expression in weaving and weeding, working and writing.
It is a dynamic mystery to me, belonging to a garden.
“The small landholders are the most precious part of a state” Thomas Jefferson wrote that. I think he’s on to something…
“The garden is open by appointment for shoppers. Many folks like to bring their summer guests to see the garden and baskets. Contact Bill by bouquetbanque@gmail.com or Judy on the nursery phone 360.659.4938. We will get back to you.”
