Amish Country.org 2009 Visitors Guide - (Page 10) SM Quilt Gardens T com our. AMISH COUNTRY NORTHERN INDIANA A Living Quilt Inspired by quilt designs, powered by imagination! Nothing says Amish Country like an exquisitely handcrafted quilt — except, perhaps, a bountiful garden. We’ve combined both to create a tour of 16 dazzling and colorful quilt gardens of tens of thousands of annuals planted by dozens of master gardeners, landscapers and volunteers. The county-wide tour celebrates the artistry and heritage of the many Amish who call Northern Indiana home. In precise detail, each garden recreates a traditional or contemporary quilt pattern, ranging from the distinctive Whirling Star to the nostalgic Grandmother’s Fan and the elaborate Stone Mason’s Puzzle. All are masterpieces of gardening. In all, more than 80,000 marigolds, begonias, red salvia and a vast palate of other annuals combine to recreate the quilts on a truly inspirational scale that burst with color. Our largest quilt garden spans 2,400-square feet, and most average 20 x 40 feet. Our quilt gardens grace seven communities, and you’ll find them in parks, at public buildings, businesses and many of the region’s most popular attractions. We’ve packed 80,000 blooms into 16 gigantic quilt gardens… created 16 super-sized outdoor quilt murals… and planted them all in the heart of Northern Indiana’s Amish Country. 23 official sites “sewn” across seven welcoming communities. 32 juried designs, all bursting with color, each with its own special story. AmishCountry.org 800.517.9739 http://www.AmishCountry.org
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