Katherine Kane – Waterperry Farm Citation: In admiration for her exemplary dedication to horticulture, her encyclopedic knowledge, her genuine love of gardening, and for sharing her generous spirit and enthusiasm. On behalf of the James River Garden Club, it is an...
We were honored to have Virginia Living Magazine contact us for an interview about the gardens. Thank you, Taylor Pilkington, for the enjoyable visit and your generous, in-depth write-up.
ENGLISH-INSPIRED GARDENS AT THE ELEGANT WATERPERRY FARM RETREAT words by Sarah Short | photos by Robert Radifera, R.L. Johnson and Jeff W. Morgan When Katherine Kane and her husband, Olin West, first viewed the property that is now Waterperry Farm, Kane’s...
In 2017, we hosted a lovely group of thirty donors from the Chicago Botanic Garden President’s Circle for a late afternoon tour of the gardens followed by dinner in the greenhouse. The event launched the group’s several day tour of the area’s finest gardens. It was an...
Walking the grounds in the evening with a glass of wine, I often find myself thinking of, if not talking to, Joe Saury, gardener and close friend, sadly gone from this world. He was a man of great intellect and kindness, who loved conversation and books, and cooking...
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