American Gardens, Book Recommendation, everyday carry, G A R D E N S, Gifts for Gardeners, Uncategorized
I look forward to pulling together the list of gardener gifts every year. Generally, it is the time of year I return to the blog after being MIA for a few months. Writing the gift guide allows me to curate the tools, books and special items I have found and used throughout the year. In the end, the list becomes … READ MORE
Book Recommendation
It was text book spring weather this past weekend in Columbus, and we spent the majority of the time outdoors tending the gardens and going for long walks. I edged a few of our beds, added larger chips into beds to aid in soil compaction, cleaned out invasive plants from our woods, planted a few containers and completed general … READ MORE
Book Recommendation, GARDEN DESIGN
Back in late March I ordered a copy of the Art of Outdoor Living, Gardens for Entertaining Family and Friends by Scott Shrader. Even though I have been frequently referring back to the book for inspiration since then, it was not until this past weekend I got a chance to read the book cover to cover. First the photography in … READ MORE
Book Recommendation, G A R D E N S, Inspiration, Landscape Design, Piet Oudolf, Uncategorized
So Piet is basically like Bono or Sting in the gardening world, only needs one name for instant recognition. And the complete Piet Oudolf, is arguably the most recognizable horticulturist to the general public. This is down to Peit being the force and artist in painting actual landscapes in sweeping perennial drifts that create texture, movement and structure in the … READ MORE
Book Recommendation
I love a good gardening book, and when a new book arrives in the mail the first thing I do is sit down and flip through all the pages for initial absorption of the photos. When I first opened Paul Bangay’s Country Gardens to look at the photos, I had to stop a third through because I was exhausted. Every single … READ MORE
Book Recommendation, G A R D E N S, Landscape Design
I have long been an admirer of Jinny Blom’s garden designs for the juxtaposition of feeling like they have always existed while being fresh and reflecting the current excitement in garden design. When she hinted at writing a book via Instagram early last year (@Jinny.Blom), I made a mental note to pre-order on Amazon. I am honored she accepted my request … READ MORE
Book Recommendation, Eddie Bauer Multiclava, Holiday, Tools
The past few years I have created a gift guide based on items I would recommend to someone passionate about gardens and gardening. I pull from the list of items I have purchased over the year that either provided me with inspiration or helped me be a better gardener. Below is a list of some great items I found this year, with … READ MORE
Book Recommendation, Uncategorized
So I am officially in The Netherlands now, so this post is launching via some help back at home. I have a deep weak spot for design books. In my suitcase I am bringing an extra bag just for flying home all the garden design books I plan to buy throughout my trip. Here are two book recommendations for those … READ MORE
Book Recommendation
Here are some detail images from Private Gardens of Connecticut by Jane Garmey and all photographs by John M. Hall. Stone fountain covered in algae. The delicate plant is papyrus. Boxwoods in urns flank an opening in the hedge. Clipped Hornbeam within a boxwood parterre. A natural waterfall with ferns, evergreens and moss. Large azalea (purple) with Peonies and a stone wall … READ MORE