Advice, Bulbs, GARDEN DESIGN
Gardeners split time between taking care of the now, and planning for weeks, days and months in the future. October is one of the times we are busy working in the now with seasonal cut backs and clean ups while working for the garden 6 months from now with bulbs. I have two bulb planting strategies: collected/accidental and methodical/designed. … READ MORE
Advice, American Gardens, G A R D E N S
Like everyone staying close to home and being cautious with spending habits, I am looking at projects I can complete around our home garden that are useful. I am working on creating plans to share for the screech and barn owl boxes we made, but wanted to share the book I have been referencing for some other projects around the … READ MORE
Advice, G A R D E N S, vegetables, Vegetables
Before terms like self-isolation and social distancing where apart of our daily dialogue, I was able to speak at the Kansas City Garden Symposium with Brie Arthur (and Jeff Epping of Olbrich Gardens and Alan Branhagen of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum), and heard Brie’s talk on the Foodscape Revolution. For an hour I listened to her give valid reason after … READ MORE
Advice, Agave
I am going to be honest, over the past few months there have been way too many times I have become physically upset about the destruction of old growth trees for the sake of development. Columbus is growing out and the land in our area has remained old farms and large lots with numerous hardwood trees. The philosophy of local … READ MORE
Advice, annuals, Bulbs
This is a sponsored post from Bulb.com. Container gardens are a small element that make a quick and dramatic impact on a garden of any size. Their compact size allow you to experiment with different plant materials and color palettes, will little investment. It is also fun to experiment with perennials inside your container to be the main focal point. … READ MORE
Advice
I love watching garden videos, not gardening how-to, but garden experience videos. My favorite videos allow you to see the movement and life of the garden and include narration by the garden’s creator. I am constantly getting lost in rabbit holes on youtube, mainly during the winter months when I am craving anything having to do with gardens. The other … READ MORE
Advice, My Work
Back in 2011 I blogged about how long it takes boxwood to grow into a hedge. Being able to showcase the years of growth require me remembering to photograph the boxwood every year for a prolong period. I found another project where over the course of four years I have the grow documented. So here is an update of Boxwood … READ MORE
Advice, annuals, GARDEN DESIGN, Ohio
Today marks the last day of Cultivate, “THE” horticulture industry trade show for growers, retailers, educators, designers and everyone in-between. I saw THE, because it brings horticulture leaders from around the world and fills the entire convention center floor. Yesterday it took us over five hours to walk the 3 plus miles of rows. The annual show is held here … READ MORE
Advice, Garden Tours
After returning from the APLD Boston conference, I reflected about how the conference was beneficial to me as a designer. With no shortage of trade shows, garden tours and conferences to attend each year, I wanted to share some insight into the conference and my personal experience to help anyone on the fence with attending. This year the conference was … READ MORE