The Kellenberger Garden at Tryon Palace, located in New Bern, North Carolina, is a delightful walled “privy garden” designed to evoke the colonial era. It honors May Gordon Latham Kellenberger and her husband, John, who were key benefactors in the restoration of the Palace. Designed by landscape architect Morley Jeffers Williams in the 1950s, the garden exemplifies the Colonial Revival style, featuring a mix of heirloom and modern plants like marigolds and celosia, which were popular in the 18th century. The plants are arranged to create a vibrant, stained-glass effect of colors that can be appreciated from both ground level and the interior of the Palace.
Renovated in 2019, the garden emphasizes year-round blooms, focusing particularly on pink flowers—Mrs. Kellenberger’s favorite—while blending historical authenticity with visual splendor.
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Tryon Palace – Kellenberger Garden Webpage
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