A walk from the driveway, across the bridge over the dry streambed, to the steps leading down to the Lower Terrace…a variety of eye-catching shrubs and perennials.

	Italian "Welcome to my Garden." My mother is from Italy.		Entrance to Upper Terrace Walk
	Hepetica americana (Liverleaf)is the first wildflower to bloom in my garden. It is a native of eastern U.S. woodlands.		Epimediums are called Fairy Wings. This selection is Epimedium x youngianum 'Roseum.'
	Rohdea japonica (Sacred Lily) is often referred to as an evergreen hosta.		Polygonatum biflorum (Solomon's Seal) arches over the seed heads of Tiarella wherryi (Foamflower), both natives to the Southeast.
	Again, Tiarella wherryi in the garden with native Bleeding Heart (Dicentra exemia), which blooms all summer.		Relax and admire the beautiful foliage of Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki (Variegated Osmanthus).
	Hydrangea radiata. In North Carolina, this small shrub is native only to the southwestern mountains of N.C. I am very fortunate to be able to grow it.		The scent of strawberries permeates the air in early spring when Calycanthus floridus is in bloom.
	Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood.' One of the best for deep reddish leaf color retention.
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Upper Shade Terrace		Lower Terrace Patio Garden