Flowers in the home gardens photographed by Janet

Flowers in the home garden photographed by Janet

Rachel’s Home Gardens in Lake Summerset, IL

Beginning in Spring 2003 Rachel began transforming two rather plain lots into a garden paradise. After the purchase of an adjoining lot, (plus a family lot on the other side of the house with free reign for Rachel’s creativity), Rachel has created approximately eleven major gardens, a natural-looking fish pond, a picnic area with campfire pit and a nature trail around the perimeter of the property. We’ve welcomed visitors to the gardens from out-of-state and as far away as England, Mexico and Australia.

In July 2011 Rachel’s Home Gardens were on the Lake Summerset Garden Walk for the third time. Once or twice a year the Lake Summerset Art Club visits Rachel’s Home Gardens for a day of sketching, painting and photography.

Our sign out front reads, “Our gardens and pond enjoy company. Come stroll anytime!” Visitors are welcome to visit the gardens at any time, and feel free to sit, relax and enjoy Rachel’s little hide-a-ways tucked within the yard. Even during the warmest times of the year, there’s always a shady retreat to be found. Please sign our guest book!

Dear Rachel & Janet,

Thank you for sharing your beautiful gardens on Lake Summerset’s Garden Walk. We have received many wonderful comments regarding your garden on the Walk, and the uniqueness found at each home. Your garden is lovely and a joy to experience.

Your generous hospitality and efforts were enjoyed and appreciated by all who attended our Garden Walk. Thank you again.”

Lake Summerset Garden Club Davis, IL