Broccoli Hall—Maxine Paetro

Broccoli Hall—Maxine Paetro

Amenia, NY
Meadow, Water feature, Garden structure/sculpture, Fruit/vegetables, Historic garden, Organic/toxin-free, Rare plants/plant collection, Scenic view, Substantial native plants, Woodland/shade garden

Visitors to Broccoli Hall describe this English-style cottage garden as "incredible," "inspirational," "magical"-and they come back again and again. Starting in 1985 with 1.5 acres of bare earth, Maxine Paetro collaborated with horticulturist Tim Steinhoff to create a series of enchanting garden rooms. Broccoli Hall offers an apple tunnel; a brick courtyard; a lavish display of spring bulbs blooming with crabapples in May; an extensive border of irises, peonies, and old shrub roses flowering in June; a tree house with long views; and a secret woodland garden with a teddy bears' picnic. We have some whimsical rustic carvings by woodsman/artisan Hoppy Quick: new bears, new stairs, new chairs, and some exceptionally charming bird feeders. Photos and magazine stories about Broccoli Hall can be viewed at www.broccolihall.com. In 2010, Broccoli Hall was expanded to five acres and two new mud ponds were installed. This is where we began a breeding program-but we don't sell our fish. To see the "elusive kishusui" project in progress, go to www.kishusui. com. We look forward to seeing you in the garden in 2022! Garden is partially accessible.
  • This garden allows photography
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Nature friendly f372a65207813459a0d18d2caa5c1eece145dbb205535bacd45d09e443889605Nature-friendly

Broccoli Hall—Maxine Paetro
Amenia, Dutchess, NY, 12501
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