NPA Study Weekend, Tanya Bednarksi and neighbors

So now you may be thinking; "this doesn't sound like something Loree would be interested in seeing!" Am I right? Well, you'd be right. A friend recommended this garden (a friend who loves clipped boxwoods) and since I planned another garden stop nearby, I figured "why not!" And honestly, do LOVE the perfectly clipped shapes in this first photo...I was the first to arrive (something that never happens) and the gate was still closed, so I wandered around to the side of the garden and that's when I spotted this excellent gabion wall at a neighbor's place.
Talk about a wall that says "stay out!"...
Turning back towards the tour house now, which looks like it was added onto at some point. That's not a Tudor-style...
Lots of fabulous lush plantings. 

A reminder that this event took place just as our very wet and cool spring was transitioning to summer.
Lake Washington view...
I believe this shady planting was under the deck off the back of the house.
Steps up to the front garden from the driveway...
Looking back at that interesting garden that I wanted to crash. Praying I'd see someone wandering about so I could ask for a closer look (sadly it was not to be).
Now I've arrived! In the front garden that is. 
I loved it. 
I mean, I wouldn't want a garden like this (I need all the cool plants all around me) but I think it's super fun.


Turning around to look down the long pathway to the other end...
More shapes seen en-route.
The steps down and back up are the direct pathway to the front door from the street.


I love this little trough pond too.
Okay, heading back to my car I spotted more fun from the neighbors, this was going on across the street.
Yes, I am glad I made this stop.