Bastrop, Tx–Grey skies, downbeat economic forecasts and ongoing grim drought conditions (despite some sparce rainfall today) can’t suppress the cheer offered by some inspiring Bastrop gardeners.
For a little pick-me-up for your mood, drive by the gay little rose garden in front of the home of Bastrop Mayor Terry Orr and his wife Pat at the corner of Farm and Pecan Street.
Also check out the brilliant and subtle garden of Catine and Robert Perkins at 1307 Church St. (corner of Church and Buttonwood). Red poppies, larkspur, iris and goodness knows what else enlivens this perennially inspiring outpost of civilised life in Bastrop.
I’m sure there are other inspiring sights around town, attesting to the taste and energy of local gardeners, but another favorite of mine is the grounds of Bastrop Christian Church next door to the city library at 1100 Church St.