By Peter De Keles

Author  Bio The elaborate gardens of two Vernon Hills residents will be featured in Gardeners of Central Lake County's garden walk this month.

Title:	Garden Walk Showcases 2 Vernon Hills Yards
Publication:	Vernon Hills Patch
Date:	06/26/13
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Category	Open House
Overview	Vernon Hills IL - The Althardts' backyard features a model train that runs on 2,000 feet of track amid ponds and miniature villages. Their garden includes 300 hostas, 3,800 impatiens and a seven-foot waterfall. Visitors will find a four-season vegetable garden, unusual varieties of trees, a beehive and a prairie at the Smiths' home. Their pesticide-free garden is certified by Conserve Lake County for supporting water conservation and resilient ecosystems. For more information, including a map, directions to each home visit the Garden Walk Website
URL Link	Link to Full Story - Might still not be available online.

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Althardts garden

If anyone in driving distance of this garden and its railroad can get there it is worth the drive. It is amazing... Saw it at the National in Chicago in 2012. The waterfall pumps many thousands of gallons of water an hour and there is a tall "treehouse" viewing patio in the middle of it. Too much to explain. Must see to believe!!!

Dale Frels - 06/30/2013 - 09:35

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