More pictures from Skylands
Last week I showed you some photos that Gyurme, from my grounds crew, took when he was in Maine, planting the vegetable garden at Skylands. When he and his team finished that task, they concentrated on tidying up around the house. I'm glad that Gyurme documented that job also because things are looking so incredibly beautiful this year. I hope you enjoy looking at his photos showing the loveliness of Skylands.
Martha,
Thanks for sharing the interesting photos from Skylands. The shot of the pink allium really does remind one of fireworks. I've never seen that variety before.
Best Wishes for a Great Summer!
Posted by: Joseph Brennan | July 7th, 2009 at 12:22 am
So lovely, Martha. I love the interplay of the stone and the plantings. May you find time this summer to enjoy all the beautiful garden treasures!
Posted by: MMC in San Diego | July 7th, 2009 at 12:27 am
With all of the stonework this home of yours is especially beautiful. As a potter, I am drawn to stone and those copper pots too. The landscaping and types of plants give an illusion of being deep in a forest. The purple heuchera is gorgeous. I have some in my window boxes too.
The sculpture of the woman is startling!
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Posted by: Clayvessel | July 7th, 2009 at 1:59 am
Oh Martha I miss that area so...
I used to live in Southwest Harbor and worked at a lovely Mediterranean Bistro in Ellsworth called Cleonice! The food is divine and the all natural carved woodwork is in pristine condition. If you haven't already I suggest you give it a whirl someday. Rich and Carrie will take such wonderful care of you.
Enjoy that beautiful area on this earth. Its so precious!
Posted by: Alicia Danzig | July 7th, 2009 at 2:41 am
Hi Martha!
So beautiful, refreshing and peaceful place at Skylands.
God bless
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | July 7th, 2009 at 3:02 am
The June rains in Boston have brought me deeply gree geranium leaves with abundant pink blossoms, a deep purple petunia, a oontainer of dahlias, a 24 inch plus coreopsis with yarrow --
all coming up from last year in M.S. containers on the condo deck. I served your spaghetti carbonara recipe with my black/rasberry homemade tea last night on M.S. glass table. I tried Snickerdooles from the Baking Handbook for the first time. My guest would like me to make the cookies for her church's next coffee house event! My tomatoes, cucumbers and basil are growing nicely in the community plot! I am planning on swimmimg everyday now that we have sun and warmth. Thank you sharing all the green growth at Skylands and Bedford.
Posted by: Teresa Touey | July 7th, 2009 at 5:07 am
Good morning Martha,
It is very obvious why you LOVE Skylands ... so peaceful.
I was wondering if Mingmar has tried using vinegar to weed the pink granite driveway? I recently used vinegar to weed my brick walkway and WOW! it worked fabulous. I poured a small amount of straight vinegar on each weed last month and now I am enjoying my beautiful brick paths.
I always savor your photos of Skylands!
Thank you.
Posted by: Gloria Brown, Winterport | July 7th, 2009 at 6:51 am
What a beautiful place!
Posted by: Tiffany | July 7th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Skylands really is beautiful. I hope you will be able to relax there this summer. I love the interesting combinations of plants in pots. Do your kiwis have fruit. My vines are growing like crazy and I've had to prune vigorously twice already and they are loaded with small kiwis. I can hardly wait till they are ripe. Keep the photos coming. Thanks!
Posted by: Barbara | July 7th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Hello! And welcome back after a long weekend!
Yes!, Glad there are more pics of 'Skylands'!
The Australian tree ferns remind me of my favorite pine tree; The Australian pine. And 'hay scented fern'? Do they have a fragrance? And the hostas...is that a mushroom in there? Oh, no, just a cute little lamp. Your faux bois planters are real nice, lovely...What constrast! And the hanging Bostons! And the screen door! (I just know the Cartwright's are in there, somewhere...) BLUE POPPYS!!! Oh, I have to come back to this, Martha!
Posted by: tinay | July 7th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Wow - I love the juxtoposition of La Riviere smooth perfect form amongst nature's growth. A real treat this morning. Skylands looks lovely.
Posted by: Amy Lomasney | July 7th, 2009 at 9:29 am
I grew up in Bedford and I am partial to our historic homes like Cantitoe - we played there as children - but Skylands is a truly remarkable, one in million(s). I loved the magazine shot of the map room which was such a thoughtful way to pay tribute. Always beautifully done, but this one especially.
Posted by: The Blushing Hostess | July 7th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Exquisite and calming.The stone work is wonderful! I do hope you get to spend a good part of your Summer enjoying this peaceful setting.
Posted by: sherey | July 7th, 2009 at 11:11 am
One of my favorite Living magazines was the one that showed the interior of Skylands. It is just a beautiful property and how fortunate that you have taken it upon yourself to restore it to the original grandeur. Some day your legacy will be just like the DuPont's and future generations will have your beautiful homes to tour.
Posted by: Pam in Indiana | July 7th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Skylands is a very beautiful home. You certainly put so much into all you do. I really enjoyed the pictures.
Posted by: Sherry | July 7th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
The photo of "La Riviere" taken from above the setting is wonderful. I felt for the first time a New World version of the wild but cultured
vision of the Boboli Gardens.
Brava!
Posted by: Terry Moyemont | July 7th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Amazing photos. Makes me long for the lush gardens of my past homes. (Living in the Desert now)The kiwi vines are so vigorous and the hostas are huge! Absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: TR Hughes | July 7th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
These photos from Skylands are so beautiful and interesting. Thanks for sharing. It's such a nice post!
Posted by: Mirrored bedroom furniture | July 7th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Thanks for showing the gardening chores at Skyland. I wish I could say the weeds in my drive way were so manageable. I need a container about the size of a front end loader bucket not a bucket the size your employees are using. Congratulations go to Gyurme for the great pictures.
Posted by: Margie | July 7th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Skylands is my favorite of all of your properties. What a view from that terrace! You take just great care of your homes – you’re so organized and disciplined. I love the urns at the front door and the Australian tree ferns planted in them. Thanks for more pictures, keep them coming! Trish
Posted by: Trish | July 7th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
I grew up around an area in Arkansas in the mountains called Skyland and and area called Turkey Creek. I love your show and have enjoyed your magazine when I got a chance to read it over the years. I have used your ideas for crafts and food a many times. I once entered for a chance to win a set of your cookie cutters and sugers in a shop in Dallas Tx.in a beautiful metal box many years ago and guess what I won. That was the most exciting time for me and I still use all of the products. I garden, cook & raise chickens for eggs and have rabbits for pets, love crafts and enjoy travel also.
Posted by: Lynn Welsh | July 7th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Hi Martha, Gyurme and the crew sure did a fabulous job at Skylands. Everything looks fantastic. Gyurme did another outstanding job of photographing the wonderful results of their work. Let's seen now, how many beautiful coffee table books can you make for us to enjoy from all of your photos as well as those from crew members?! There's Bedford, Lily Pond, Skylands, all of your animals, your trips to all of the beautiful places you go, etc. Sounds good to me! Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | July 8th, 2009 at 12:43 am
I dont like the nude female. Not because she is nude but because she looks afraid like she is warding off an attacker. I dont think i could have her in my garden.
Posted by: cheryl | July 8th, 2009 at 3:38 am
Greetings, again.
Back to Skylands!
About the word 'ornamental', as in rhubarb(or any 'ornamental' for that matter), means, 'not edible'?
The spring-fed ponds are really the best way to have a pond, I think...you lucky duck! Oh, and yes!, an amazing yellow! A beautiful lady slipper!
The terrace view of Seal Harbor must be a perfect spot to dine alfresco or just sit and watch it all go by.
But the 'Reclining Woman'(a beautiful piece of art), kind of rubbed at my funny bone...looks as though she might have just finished tackling a hornbeam! The minx 'really' got to me, too...
And/or...the leaded glass looks so inviting behind the bismar palm! Your garden containers and urns are so exceptional! And you're right, the faux cois really works it's own individuality.
The only thing missing is a lobster roll!
Thanks, Martha, for this, and all of your invites! A most 'very special' and personal place you have brought to us!
Posted by: tinay | July 8th, 2009 at 9:46 am
I'm starting to love Skylands But I really want to see some more pics of Lily Pond Lane...
Posted by: Melaine Chema | July 8th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
I love Acadia.
Posted by: Ed Stacey | July 10th, 2009 at 2:25 am
It makes me proud to see a little piece of Australia at Skylands!
Posted by: Amanda | July 15th, 2009 at 2:08 am
Hi, Martha!
You are, indeed, the most gracious hostess ever. Skylands is incredibly beautiful, yet welcoming and inviting, just like you! We were honored to tour the grounds and get a peek at many of the features that comprise this remarkable property. I especially loved seeing the intricately embroidered linens and irreplaceable china collections.
Thank you for sharing your time to treat us to a treasure of an evening.
Jan
Posted by: Jan Goldstein | July 20th, 2009 at 9:50 am