The stone used to build the studio, summer house, and stone garage, as well as those that make our paths and garden walls, have recently been
Historic Workers’ Cottage and Landscape Saved in Falmouth, Virginia
On November 9, 2014, staff at Gari Melchers Home & Studio first opened the doors of a small vernacular building to the public, an event marking
Cow Barn Restoration Completed
The restoration of the exterior of the Melchers’s cow barn was completed this summer. Habalis Construction was the general contractor on the project
A Gardener’s Favorite Things
These are a few of my favorite things… Most gardeners have a few favorite tools they reach for over and over again. For me, the most important tool
Winter Gardening
Winter is a good time to settle down with seed and plant catalogs and a nice cup of hot tea. The weather is freezing and gardeners are hiding inside,
Belmont’s Water Supply
The trails that go through the woods at Belmont take our visitors to remnants of historic artifacts from by-gone times. The sites include among other
Belmont’s Roses
Since my first days at Belmont in 1999, I have combed through our archives looking for clues to what the buildings, gardens, and grounds looked like
Fannie Roots House
The Fannie Roots house holds many stories, and Belmont staff and volunteers have been working quietly for many years to be able to share the tales