I love this time of the year, not only because gardens are at their peak, but because it is when some of my favorite flowers are blooming AND we can eat them! It is also a great time to introduce children to the idea of...
Recently I went on a garden tour extravaganza and was totally inspired! Stay tuned for several blog posts on that event...
Several times a year I put together portfolio books of our latest projects and maturing gardens that we've designed, built and some of which we maintain and I thought I would share the latest one online. There are some special gardens including a veterans memorial,...
Several years ago one of my design clients offered me some white alpine strawberries (Frageria vesca var. albocarpa) from her garden. These small creamy white berries have a distinct taste, much like the candy Sweetarts. She told me wild birds don't bother with them since...
For those of you who can't get enough garden inspiration through books or pictures, try going on a garden tour, you won't regret it. Before your summer weekends start to get booked, now is a great time to put these events on your calendar! ...
While many of us complain about what seems to be endless rainfall in the Pacific Northwest –The rain actually plays a significant role in our lives and in the ecosystem we live in. The rain keeps our air clean, and keeps the diverse plants...
What a refreshing experience! We took a year off from designing and building a display garden at the show so I could write a book. It was fantastic to stride through the gardens and vendor areas with no blisters on my feet, to actually be...
It's that time of the year when gardeners everywhere are aching for spring to arrive! Every February and March our entire dining room turns into a grow operation with seed trays, germination heating mats and artificial lighting. It is a family affair, picking out the...
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For anyone who doesn't know, I am currently writing a book for Timber Press and I am thrilled to say it is almost done! The finish line is right around the corner and it is coming together perfectly. The book is tentatively titled "FREE RANGE...
