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"Susan uses the flower color of several hundred perennials as if it were paint on canvas to create the visual effects I enjoy seeing," explained Louis Meisel.

The unique garden competition showcases the designs of artists and gardeners from the East End.

"I had not planned to terrace the property like this," explained Interior Decorator Nancy Corzine.

"There are approximately ten times more people in need of housing assistance than the Federal government provides funds to serve," said Curtis Highsmith, Jr.

Purchasing a country house (before a primary residence in the City) has also become somewhat commonplace in our Hamptons/North Fork community.

"This special one-of-a-kind home, with its custom architectural details and artistic vision that complements the surrounding landscape, is a natural fit for Holiday House Hamptons," explained Linda Haugevik.

One of the longest running garden tours on Long Island, the self-guided ARF Garden tour will feature five magnificent gardens in Bridgehampton, Sagaponack and Wainscott.

"Garden Dialogues take place at great gardens and bring together some of the country's most talented landscape architects and their clients for revealing and entertaining discussions about each garden's creation," said Charles A. Birnbaum.

In the mid 19th Century, whaling, not Wall Street, fueled the conspicuous construction of Southampton mansions.

'Tis the time of the year that pristinely manicured Hamptons gardens and backyards are at the peak of their beauty.