Harmony in the Garden
with Rebecca Sweet
Recent blog posts

Light and Airy Flowers for a Naturalistic Garden
Light and airy flowers, which I fondly call ‘bobbers,’ are one of the key components of a naturalistic garden. Despite their varying shapes (balls, umbels,

Pretty Primroses: Designing with Primroses for Early Spring Gardens
Nothing says spring is on its way like seeing row after row of pretty primroses arrive at the nursery. These cheerful early bloomers are often

Kubota Garden – lessons in form and shape
Visiting Seattle’s Kubota Garden is like taking a masterclass in the study of form and shape. Located in the middle of a quiet suburban neighborhood,

My Favorite Peach-Colored Plants for the Garden
Pantone, the gurus of color, have chosen ‘Peach Fuzz’ as their 2024 Color of the Year. And, while I don’t usually chase color trends, this one

Winter berries in the garden
Winter berries in the garden are a treat for gardeners craving color during these cold and rainy months, but more importantly for hungry birds.

Pink Flowers That Bloom in Fall: Unexpected Autumn Garden Color
Pink flowers that bloom in fall aren’t usually the first flowers gardeners think of when planning an autumn garden. We tend to reach for the