I don't know about you, but I've always found topiaries to be fascinating focal points of gardens. If you like topiaries, the place to visit is Topiary Park, in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The seven acre park is famous for its topiary interpretation of Georges Seurat's famous painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grande Jatte.
The park was dedicated in 1992, but it goes back to the early 19th century. It was once a part of the Old Deaf School Park. The concept came from artist, James T, Mason, who teaches sculpture at the Recreation and Park's Department of Cultural Arts Center. He designed and installed the frames and living topiaries.
The garden contains 54 topiary people, eight boats, 3 dogs, a monkey, a cat, and a pond, which represents the Seine River. The largest feature is 12 feet tall.
The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Admission is free. The best viewing is April through November, when the greenery is in bloom.
Eight boats? That would be interesting.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Sherry!
Thanks! And Happy New Year to you!
DeleteI like topiary too - works of art. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteThey're a lot of work to maintain. Last time I was there, it was starting to look a little shabby. I hope they keep up with it. It's really an interesting garden!
DeleteHi Sherry - that would be so interesting to see ... love the idea of the topiary art representing Seurat's painting ... I'd like to visit at some stage. Happy Christmas and New Year - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, too!
DeleteNext time we visit family there, we'll go see it.
ReplyDeleteGreat! As I mentioned to someone else, last time I visited, it was looking a little shabby. Hopefully they'll trim it up nicely and maintain it.
DeleteI have actually heard of this place! I also am fascinated by topiary. There's a lot of lovely examples in England. This picture is of Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury, Wiltshire:
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Topiaries are fascinating. I know of another private garden that has a lot of topiaries. They're a lot of work to maintain.
DeleteThat park isn't only creative, but beautiful as well!
ReplyDeleteSherry, I wish you much happiness this holiday and in the year of 2019!
Thank you, Lon! I wish the same for you!
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