Don and Bonnie Moeller have eight arbors in their rural Ellsworth yard and gardens. As a part of the upcoming Rock County Garden Tour, the Moellers will show participants how they've arranged their many garden vignettes. Roses are a favorite, but lilies and butterfly-attracting blossoms also take a spot in their large yard. Fences and different seating arrangements make the space intimate. Both Don and Bonnie said they enjoy time working in the gardens, which have even played host to a son’s wedding reception.
The Rock County Garden Tour starts at 6:15 p.m., Monday, June 24, (rain date is Tuesday, June 25) at the Luverne High School south side. A bus will load passengers from there and leave at 6:30 p.m. Besides the Moeller garden, tours include the gardens of Betty Sherwood, Carol Ceynowa, Sandra Dowie and Diane Jauert. For more information, contact the Rock County Extension Office at 283-8685 ext. 4. To pre-register contact the Community Education Office at 283-4724. Pre-registration is necessary to secure seating. The tour is sponsored by Rock County Master Gardeners and Community Education.