Bloom’s Greatest Gardens: Laura Ley and Barry Kern (June/July 2017)


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BY MOYA ANDREWS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES KELLAR

Spring has finally sprung, and we’re more than ready to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasant weather and fragrant blooms that decorate our town. We will be publishing our 12th annual Homes & Gardens issue soon, but for now, here’s a look back at just a few of the most breathtaking gardens in the Bloomington area that we’ve showcased in the past.

This installment of Bloom’s Greatest Gardens features the colorful urban oasis of Laura Ley and Barry Kern on Bloomington’s Near West Side, first published in our June/July 2017 Homes & Gardens issue.

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