WHO WE ARE
This deer fence is built as a pergola, providing extra protection and a nice place to walk.
Photo taken by Sarah Westrich
Over twenty years ago, Carolyn Summers and David Brittenham acquired a very special abandoned farm located in the southern Catskill Mountains in Sullivan County, NY. Their daughter Kate was fortunate to have the benefit of a large extended family as the property soon became the favorite weekend and holiday family retreat. As the family grew, so did the gardens.
Carolyn, aka the “Mad Tree Lady,” established a series of demonstration gardens full of northeastern native trees, shrubs and perennials to complement her work as a writer, teacher and landscape designer.
Formerly known simply as “The Cabin”, the property has been given the slightly more dignified title: Flying Trillium Gardens and Preserve to honor the lovely red and white trilliums that naturally grace sections of the forest.
We invite you to come and experience the beauty, diversity and ecological value of our northeastern native flora, and the fauna that depend on them, for yourself. We hope you leave inspired to see how native plants can enhance your landscaping and bring pollinators into your home garden!
OUR WORK TEAM
Carolyn Summers
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Carolyn is an experienced native plant landscape designer. Throughout her career, Carolyn…
Kate Brittenham
Kate Brittenham is Carolyn Summers' daughter. She grew up spending weekends and…
Independent Contractors and Artisans
Candlelight Landscaping Catskill Mountain Woodsman, Hoppy Quick Charles Blume, certified arborist Conklin's…
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