UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension Service
Press Release
By Elizabeth Wilkes
www.elizabethwilkesphotography.com
January 23, 2019 10:55 a.m.
Ruth Carden moved here with her husband 21 years ago from New Jersey where they were both professors at Princeton University. Ruth worked in the Art Department. The new Amelia Island yard was lacked any interesting feature. She worked tirelessly planning and producing the garden and landscape as it is today. Her strong artistic background and eye for beauty is demonstrated in every corner of the yard. She said, “My garden bears the influence of abstract expressionism – the same as my art.”
Through the years she planted many flowering plants which bloom at different times of the year so no matter what month it is, something is always blooming. While she enjoys putting plants in the ground, she also has potted plants scattered about the landscape.
The flowers blooming now are the lovely pink, red and white camellias, Datura (angel trumpet plants), shrimp plant, leopard plants, roses, firespike, amaryllis, daffodils, and a lovely poinsettia which continues to grow and bloom. Ruth is standing beside her tall, beautiful camellia with white blooms.
She is a prolific producer of sewn art work, which is as unique and beautiful as her garden.
About “Spotlight on Nassau Gardens”
“Spotlight on Nassau Gardens” is a monthly recognition program of the UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension Service featuring the beautiful gardens and plants grown by Nassau County residents. To be considered, send a digital photo with a description of your “Spotlight” along with your name, address and phone number to Bea Walker, email address: [email protected] or call the Extension Office at 904-530-6353.