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
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Designer’s Block- Ground Plain Inspiration
This is the time of the year when I need to be on my game, the most creative, innovative….. However this the point in the year when I feel most removed and beaten down by the winter. To combat this “Designer’s Block” I peruse through images…. Pinterest, Instagram, and pictures from my travels. Garden visiting is so vital to my … READ MORE
Garden Tour: Tuinen Mien Ruys
THE GARDEN: Called one of the most influential garden designers of the past century, Mien Ruys paved the for the modern Dutch landscape design. With a background in perennials and architecture Mien, bridged the gap between the two mediums to create her style. She was not afraid to push the envelope of design and experimented with combination of different materials. The gardens … READ MORE
What to grow?
January is the month of seed catalogs and research for what to grow in the upcoming seasons. I keep a running list of plants that caught my interest the previous year, thumb through books and review Pinterest to pull together my order list. We have the benefit of a greenhouse and production fields that allow us to grow more unique … READ MORE
I am going to The Netherlands and Belgium!
I thought next week would never get here, but after such a busy summer it came faster than expected. I am going to The Netherlands and Belgium with the Perennial Plant Association (PPA) for a 14 day tour of 25 gardens, nurseries and flower shows. It is what my wife is calling the ultimate plant geek tour, but I am … READ MORE