MapleWalk Garden

MapleWalk is the private garden of Lib Jones and Tom Nunnenkamp in the SouthPark area of Charlotte, NC. While the garden derives its name from the over 90 different varieties of Japanese maples, MapleWalk is also known for its collection of dogwoods, redbuds, conifers, camellias, and colorful herbaceous perennials. With 1600 feet of stone lined paths, the steps, where necessary, are accompanied by sturdy handrails. Group guided tours are available by contacting: Info@maplewalkgarden.com

Saturday, February 18, 2023

I had such a thrill to have this migratory bird visit us at MapleWalk ... a Baltimore Oriole!!! I have put out a grape jelly feeder during the winter for the past two years, and never had any interest ... UNTIL THIS YEAR!! The Baltimore Oriole has brought his partner to visit the grape jelly feeder, AND we've had a pair of Orchard Orioles visit as well. I have been beside myself with delight!! I feed mealworms to our bluebirds and the Oriole has decided he likes those worms as well, so it is quite a site to see Bluebirds, Orioles, Cardinals, and wrens show up when I ring our wind chime to announce it's mealworm time.

Baltimore Oriole at the jelly feeder.

Bluebirds at the mealworm feeder.