The Evolution of a Great Garden

by | Jul 22, 2013 | Blog

I had the privilege of visiting some wonderful public gardens this month. Among them was the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey. This  420 acre garden has been designed with great creativity as a setting for a large and ever growing collection of sculpture....
Hot, Hot, Hot

Hot, Hot, Hot

by | Jun 27, 2013 | Blog

July is hot and August is hotter. This is the time to kick back around the swimming pool and keep cool. Years ago a we bought a house with an older swimming pool. The pool was a stark rectangle set in a desert of concrete and it became increasingly unattractive over...
Every Trip Begins With A Destination

Every Trip Begins With A Destination

by | May 14, 2013 | Blog

I’m planning a trip to visit historic homes and gardens in Virginia. I’ve printed out a detailed map to guide me to my destination. Even with my GPS I have found I need to have a map in hand. The GPS doesn’t always send me on the best route and it doesn’t consider...
Watery Musings

Watery Musings

by | Apr 12, 2013 | Blog

I’m one of those strange people who loves a rainy day. As an avid gardener I worry when the weather is dry, especially at this time of year when plants growth is just getting started. So I’m enjoying the rain today. We’ve had the past few days of warm...
Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning

by | Mar 18, 2013 | Blog

Sunday was one of those early March days that foretell of spring to come. It was 57°. The clouds parted for a while and a rather weak sun appeared in a pale blue sky. The earliest crocuses and snowdrops called to me and I had to get outside. I spent the day cutting...