The Garden Is Open

The Garden Is Open
April 2006 Chapel Hill, NC
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On the edge of the University of Chapel Hill there is a small neighborhood known as Historic Gimghoul.  The area is probably best known for the Gimghoul Castle, which I've written about before.  The Castle (apparently a popular make-out place in past years) is the imposing stone building off of the gravel road where Gimghoul Road dead ends.

Part way down the block, however, is a much more charming, welcoming place.  Situated inconspicuously in the middle of the block there is a small Sears catalog house from the 1930s, white with a green porch cover.  The lawn is a brilliant green, the grass cleanly cut. 

The twin sisters, both in their 90s, who live there do something wonderful.  As a gift to themselves, their neighbors and the community, they spend all year working on their garden.  When the flowers are in bloom, a small green sign is  hung out by the street.  "The Garden Is Open" is their way of welcoming any and all to walk through their yard to enjoy the beauty of the colors their flowers present.

Want to see some of what's inside?  ( Just click on through to the other side... )

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