The main thing we learned at Nancy's was that Elvis lives!  He has taken the form of a burro who likes his head scratched and whose best friends are a group of goats.  Nancy has a beautiful place that is home to many kinds of shade plants, especially hosta, which are grouped into themed beds.  It is so instructive to see mature plants of any kind, and Nancy's place is a wonderful spot to learn a lot about how hosta grow and thrive.  And if you had any questions, she was right there to tell you anything you wanted to know about her "babies".  Another example of how gardeners and their plants become such intimate friends. 
And if you left early, you missed Nancy's "to die for" PIE.  She makes strawberry pie like no one else, and those of us that were left thank you for going away and leaving more for all of us to eat! She has posted the recipe on facebook, so if you don't FB, let me know and I will get you a copy of it.  To make it all the more special, we got to enjoy our PIE inside her home, which is truly a creative work in itself.  From the unique style of her home to the extensive gnome collection and friendly cats, Nancy's house is a welcoming place filled with the beauty of her spirit.  I think I may be the only one who got to see the exquisite quilt hanging in her stairway.  Just another special part of a very special place.  If you missed Nancy's, be sure to give her a call and stop out.  Its well worth the trip. 

Porter County Garden Walk June 30 (Sat) from 9-4 LaPorte time (finally an event that is on Rosie's time!).  Visits 6 gardens--looks like maybe Olga's garden is one of the featured gardens.  go to www.pcgarden.info go get more information.  Tickes in advance are 6.00 or 8.00 at the door.  Walk begins at Hayes-Leonard Elem. school at 653 Hayes Leonard Rd. in valpo.