Lakeside Garden Beauty

At Jim Scott’s remarkable lakeside garden in Alabama, beauty and laughter lie around every bend.

  • Print
  • |
  • Email
  • |
  • Add Comment
  • |
Progression of Details
Photo: Ralph Anderson

Progression of Details

A large Greek column in the woods across the water from the walkways. “Many gardens have their most important elements right next to the house,” he explains. “But I do mine like a Chinese circus, where every act is a little more remarkable than the act before. It’s like Christmas. You should open the little presents first before you get to the big one. This garden gets more surprising the farther you go from the house.”


  • Loading comments...

Add your comment

The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk * indicates a required field.

500 characters remaining

More Ways To Get Southern Living
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • You Tube

Advertisement

Most Popular

  1. 23 Quick-Fixes with Ground Beef

    Brown up this kitchen staple to make quick comfort food dinners your family is sure to love.