Tag: Formal Garden

Butterflies at Drumore Estate

Spicebush Swallowtail on Butterfly Weed

After many years of attracting various butterfly species to Drumore, a garden specifically meant to attract and promote populations of butterflies and pollinators was planted in the spring of 2019.  Many native flowering plants were included as well as others known to be favorites of butterflies and pollinators.  The plants and flowers used seem to… Read more »

Fantastic Foliage at Drumore Estate

Varied succulents

When most people think of a beautiful garden they envision displays of colorful flowers.  Flowers in a wide range of hues offer lovely garden views, but some blooms are seasonal or last only a short time during the full garden season.  Many perennials and most flowering shrubs bloom for only a few weeks, and annuals… Read more »

Butterfly and Pollinator Certified Gardens at Drumore Estate

Drumore's pollinator garden for Butterflies

Last year Drumore Estate was certified as both a Certified Butterfly Garden from the North American Butterfly Association and a Pollinator Friendly Garden from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners.  We are proud and excited to be helpful in thoughtfully growing plants and using cultural practices which are beneficial to these essential categories of insects. Most… Read more »

Thursday’s with Tina- Blooms and More!

Flowering magnolia tree in courtyard

Back in Action! It’s been a gorgeous week at Drumore Estate.  The sun has been shining, blue skies are endless and the temps even reached over 70 degrees.  The gardeners are back, the fountain in the Formal Garden is up and running, and the Grand Tent was put up Tuesday. Our first wedding is this… Read more »