As promised, here is a better look at the incredible Tinsley House, on the campus of Montana State U in Bozeman. The home was moved to this site about a decade ago and the gardens were planted with the appropriate heirloom varieties. Its all part of the Museum of the Rockies.
To see the slides in a bigger format, just click on the show. Also, you can see the captions by hovering your mouse over the slide.
Thank you! The Tinsley House garden is amazing. I’m a fellow Hollyhock lover.
CORRECTION: I do not know for a fact that the little sod roofed building is the original home. It might very well be the barn. My apologies.
It’s hard to believe that’s part of a campus. It’s just beautiful. I love the gray-headed Coneflowers.
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Mary Ann,
My great great great Aunt was Lucy Ann Tinsley who donated the house to the University. I have not been able to visit the Montana to see it in person. I love your photos and am wondering if you would be willing to email them to me. It is such a thrill to see it in your photos.
Respectfully,
Carrie
Well Carrie, I’d be happy to. Send me your email by writing to me at idahogardener@gmail.com. I am glad you liked them and they meant something to someone!