A Jewel Box Courtyard that’s Wheelchair-Friendly
Today I want to share with a darling jewel-box courtyard (that’s wheelchair friendly, too!) Three years ago our local newspaper ran a story on our
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Harmony in the Garden Blog
Spooky South End Cemetery in the Hamptons
While visiting New York this summer, I spent a glorious weekend touring the Hamptons. Oh my. I’ve never quite seen anything like it- the estates,
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My garden, my refuge
A few years ago my good friend, Patty Craft (who is also the editor of Horticulture Magazine) invited me to attend Northern California’s Heirloom Exposition.
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A slight lump in the road…
One of the things I look forward to each year is the moment when fall finally shows up, usually announced by the arrival of the The Great
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NYC summer garden tour wrap-up
As summer comes to a close, I thought I’d share with you the last gardening tidbits from my summer in New York. They might seem
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New York’s Conservatory Garden
Without a doubt, one of my very favorite places in New York is Central Park’s Conservatory Garden. This was my first time visiting this garden,
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Celebrating Community Gardens in NYC
One of the many things I love about New York is the surprising amount of community gardens tucked in here and there just waiting to
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The Heather Garden & The Cloisters
After spending two months in Manhattan, it would be an understatement to say I was in dire need of a bit of nature. So one
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A luscious, lawn-free rock garden in Denver
Don’t you love the feeling you get when pulling up to someone’s home for the very first time, and the moment you see their garden you
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Flowers and Fireworks in the garden
I’m a sucker for good ol’ American holidays, with the Fourth of July being right up there at the top of the list. But with
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The High Line Highlights
I spent a few weeks in New York City this summer, and am thrilled to have finally visited the High Line public garden. Ever since
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Mixing edibles with ornamentals
No longer relegated to the back of the garden, hidden away from sight, edibles are finally getting the respect they deserve. Whether mingling with showy
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