Kerry and Janice Meixell of Moore Township check out the items available to bid on at the silent auction during the Parkland Garden Club's “Love of Gardening” tour on July 16. The silent auction was held at the home of Milka and Viliam Choma of Allentown. PRESS PHOTOS BY SUSAN BRYANT

This raised bed where herbs and vegetables are planted provides homeowners Milka and Viliam Choma of Allentown some of the ingredients used in their savory Slovakian dishes.

A giant boulder, trees, flowers and decorations line the walkway around the large kidney shaped swimming pool in the backyard at the home of Milka and Viliam Choma of Allentown.

Brenda Aubert, member and former president of the Parkland Garden Club, helped greet guests attending the garden tour at the home of Milka and Viliam Choma of Allentown. Strolling the grounds in the background is Iris Miranda of Allentown.

Jane Sperling of Allentown and Lisa Giovanni of Macungie take a moment out from strolling the garden of Rick and Michelle Stringer, of Allentown to smell the flowers in front of the gazebo July 16 during the Parkland Garden Club's “Love of Gardening” tour.