The Evolution of a Great Garden
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
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
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
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...