The magnificent gardens of James Aponovich and Beth Johansson are featured in the Garden Conservancy’s “Open Days” on June 26 and 27.
From the Garden Conservancy’s website:
Oakstead-James and Elizabeth Aponovich
Hancock, New Hampshire
At the end of dirt road, a shingled house stands surrounded by romantic gardens that two artists designed as extensions of their home, reflecting and nourishing their art. Owners James and Elizabeth Aponovich plan, maintain, and harvest their gardens together. They paint its peonies, eat its vegetables, and perfume their rooms with its lavender. The “Borgo Pinti” garden, with its geometric design and boxwood, arborvitae, and sitting area, reflect their trips to paint in Italy. A peony and lavender-lined walk leads to the front door and rose garden. From there, granite steps lead down to the terrace garden and then to an allée defined by rows of arborvitae and lush borders including phlox, delphinium, and foxglove. The kitchen window looks out to a mixed border. The Aponovichs’ garden is featured in The Inspired Garden by Judy Paolini and photographer Nance Trueworthy.
