At some point we all have the urge to tear out our gardens and start over again. After enough changes occur, the desire might be to restore a garden to its original design. Though many houses and gardens were created to be one integrated unit, that intention can get lost over time. Here is the story of one such restoration...
Read MoreFriends in the garden
Sharing our landscapes with friends is one of the pleasures of gardening. Nature opens the mind and relaxes us; it takes us out of our inner world. As I look to other gardens for inspiration, Frank Lloyd Wright reminds me of the power of building destinations in the garden, and spaces to facilitate conversation...
Read MoreHappy (belated) Valentine's day!
Happy Valentine's Day! Don't forget to let the important people in your life know how much they mean to you.... Since nothing says "I love you" like the rose, join me here on a brief trip around the world to my favorite rose gardens. What's your favorite rose garden?
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