Garden Questionnaire: The White Garden

What's especially interesting about this garden that visitors would like to know?

Major Close was inspired by Sissinghurst Castle Gardens Cranbrook, Kent, UK. Major created the White Garden concept and is a central figure in the maintenance of all the gardens in Close Memorial Park, but especially the White Garden.

Are there any special concepts or strategies shaping this garden?

Islands and walkways with the intent to create a garden with white bloom that has continuous interest all season long. Chose a variety of plant species to extend the bloom period throughout spring and into early fall. Starts with early spring daffodils and snowdrops and goes through to fall crocus.

Are there future plans for this garden?

Plan to add additional plant varieties.

Is there anything else you'd like people to know about this garden?

It provides a wonderful venue for photographs. The brick walk is a tribute walk where the public can purchase a tribute brick to honor or memorialize someone or event for $50.00 each. Major Close's statue was designed and made by local sculpture James Hall and was a gift by the Close Family to the gardens.

Script for Cell Phone project for THE WHITE GARDEN

Written and recorded by Marthe Close on Prompt 34#

The White Garden was inspired by a visit to Sissinghurst Castle Garden in England . It features many varieties of blooming flowers, shrubs, and trees. Particularly showy are the snow white fountain weeping cherry and white hydrangea trees. All plantings are white, with the exception of the Clair Martin pink roses on the arbor, which are a tribute to Ann Close, who loved pink. Mrs. Close established a trust, which continues to help fund the gardens at Close Park . On either side of the arbor are wild spice roses. The memorial brick walk under the arbor leads you to the James Hall sculptor of Major Close, whose kneeling position will be familiar to many park visitors. Memorial bricks for the walk are a special way to honor someone...and are available for $ 50. Information is on a sign near the entrance to the White Garden.