Back in June, during my trip to Rhode Island our host, Blithewold Mansion scheduled a few private garden tours in the area for the group. I already shared Sakonnet Garden, and this week I am sharing the remaining gardens, Green Animals and The Blue Garden. Our tour of Green Animals Topiary Garden was led by the property’s head horticulturist, Dan … READ MORE
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Garden Inspiration: Cheshire, England
Since old man winter has his grip tight on the throat of the Midwest I want to continue with the theme of gardens I have visited that inspired me over the years. This garden is a private residence that I was very fortunate to visit while studying in Northwest, England. Cheshire is really know for its medieval wall and Tudor … READ MORE
Garden Inspiration: Palace Het Loo
Today in Central Ohio the temperatures are in the teens and the landscape it an abyss of white and grey. Since I was feeling uninspired by my surrounding- I am sure that others may be in my shoes. Over the years I have been very fortunate to visit gardens all over North America and Europe, call it a pilgrimage or … READ MORE
Dan Pearson’s Old Rectory in Gloucestershire
Awhile back I got hooked on watching garden videos featuring my favorite designers. Dan Pearson is one of those great landscape designers whom I admire for his combinations as well as his overall designs. What makes this video so amazing is the ability to place the viewer in the garden with the mixture of sounds, soft movements and multiple compositions … READ MORE