Shimek's Garden

     Nell and Harvey Shimek live in Alvin, Texas. Although they grow a multitude of plants, they are known for hybridizing and showing daylilies. Each spring at the height of the daylily bloom, they open their garden to the public. Last weekend, the Shimeks had at least an acre of daylilies that were in full bloom.        

     When most people think of daylilies, they think of the old-fashion  butter yellow ones. However, one glance at Shimek's garden, will quickly change your mind. Last weekend, you could find pale apricots, pretty pinks, and brilliant reds; single to triple blooms; and plants from dwarfs to tall spiders. Here is a quick glimpse......

    One of the best things about Shimek's open garden tour is that some of these plants can be yours. Because the Shimeks not only let you view their garden, you can buy plants too. They have people with shovels in hand waiting to help you. With an acre in bloom, the hardest part is picking out which ones you want to take home.

     The Shimeks have a passion for gardening and a willingness to share their knowledge. Their garden shows me what can be possible, not that I want two acres of daylilies. Although they have, no doubt, given away and sold daylilies far and wide, I think of the influence that they have had when I see daylilies putting on a show in the gardens around our area. I think that we are the fortunate ones.   ~Sandy~  

Shimek's Garden

3122 County Road 237

Alvin, TX 77511-8690

 281-331-4395

http://www.cityscope.net/~neshimek/