GARDEN

River Hills garden includes formal rose garden, arboretum with treehouse

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A Gothic-inspired treehouse is nestled in a red oak tree that has two trunks on the River Hills property of David and Dedi Knox, seen on June 9, 2023. The Knoxes' gardens will be featured in this year's June Open Days event that's connected to the Garden Conservancy, an international organization that promotes gardening.
A Gothic-inspired treehouse is nestled in a red oak tree that has two trunks on the River Hills property of David and Dedi Knox, seen on June 9, 2023. The Knoxes' gardens will be featured in this year's June Open Days event that's connected to the Garden Conservancy, an international organization that promotes gardening.
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A tulip from a variegated tulip tree is seen on the 15-acre River Hills property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023.
A tulip from a variegated tulip tree is seen on the 15-acre River Hills property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023.
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Branches and flowers from a variegated tulip tree is seen on the 15-acre River Hills property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023.
Branches and flowers from a variegated tulip tree is seen on the 15-acre River Hills property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023.
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Margaret's Garden, named for David Knox's granddaughter, is in bloom on his property in River Hills on June 9, 2023.
Margaret's Garden, named for David Knox's granddaughter, is in bloom on his property in River Hills on June 9, 2023.
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Peony flowers bloom in Margaret's Garden, which David Knox named after his granddaughter, on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
Peony flowers bloom in Margaret's Garden, which David Knox named after his granddaughter, on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
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One of four ponds is seen on the property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
One of four ponds is seen on the property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
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David Knox walks along one of the many scenic paths on his 15-acre River Hills property on June 9, 2023. Knox's gardens will be featured in this year's June Open Days event that's connected to The Garden Conservancy, an international organization that promotes gardening.
David Knox walks along one of the many scenic paths on his 15-acre River Hills property on June 9, 2023. Knox's gardens will be featured in this year's June Open Days event that's connected to The Garden Conservancy, an international organization that promotes gardening.
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Leaves from a Japanese maple tree are seen at the River Hills home of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
Leaves from a Japanese maple tree are seen at the River Hills home of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
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Leaves from a sycamore maple tree are seen at the River Hills home of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023.
Leaves from a sycamore maple tree are seen at the River Hills home of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023.
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Ligularia desdemona plants are seen on the property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
Ligularia desdemona plants are seen on the property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
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A variety of trees, some nearly 100 years old, are seen on the property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
A variety of trees, some nearly 100 years old, are seen on the property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
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A variety of colorful perennials fill Anni's Garden, which David Knox named after a granddaughter, at his property in River Hills on June 9, 2023.
A variety of colorful perennials fill Anni's Garden, which David Knox named after a granddaughter, at his property in River Hills on June 9, 2023.
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Sum & Substance hosta are seen on the property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
Sum & Substance hosta are seen on the property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
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A copy of the statue "Seated Hermes" is framed by Miller's Crimson, a candelabra primrose, on the River Hills property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023.
A copy of the statue "Seated Hermes" is framed by Miller's Crimson, a candelabra primrose, on the River Hills property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023.
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Flowers from a golden chain tree are in bloom on the River Hills property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023.
Flowers from a golden chain tree are in bloom on the River Hills property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023.
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A formal rose garden is seen at the home of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
A formal rose garden is seen at the home of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
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A hybrid tea rose is in bloom in a formal rose garden at the home of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
A hybrid tea rose is in bloom in a formal rose garden at the home of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
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Celestial Shadow, a flowering dogwood, is in bloom on the property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
Celestial Shadow, a flowering dogwood, is in bloom on the property of David and Dedi Knox on June 9, 2023 in River Hills.
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Scotch pines, right, are among the trees in a mature pine forest on the River Hills property of David and Dedi Knox, seen on June 9, 2023.
Scotch pines, right, are among the trees in a mature pine forest on the River Hills property of David and Dedi Knox, seen on June 9, 2023.
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A variety of perennials grow on the 15-acre property of David and Dedi Knox in River Hills, seen on June 9, 2023.
A variety of perennials grow on the 15-acre property of David and Dedi Knox in River Hills, seen on June 9, 2023.
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