The Neighborhoods of London: Marylebone
As I’d mentioned in an earlier blog, the small neighborhoods of London are one of…
Horticultural Delights from Parterre, Part II
When selecting the images for this first blog a week ago, I was surprised at…
Horticultural Delights from Parterre, Part I
Newport has been very busy over the past two weeks, and Parterre has seemingly been…
Revisiting the Blue Garden
Newport has so many treasures, as I was recently reminded when taking houseguests around our…
The Endearing Gardens of Little Compton
Seemingly a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of our City by the…
Collector Earl’s Garden
As I put the finishing touches on my newly re-designed Woodland Garden, I’m reminded of…
Rhododendrons, the Floral Sirens of our City by the Sea
While we may have had many reasons the past few months to curse the weather,…
Springtime in Boston
No sooner was I home from England than I scooted “up the road” to Boston with…
Signatures of London
London in late April and early May was particularly merry this year. The town was…
Spring at Parterre
After 10 days in England, I have a years worth of images for weekly posts…
Chasing Tulips in Sussex and Surrey, Part 2
It was an article seven years ago in my favorite English magazine, Gardens Illustrated, that…
Chasing Tulips in Sussex and Surrey, Part I
Of course, as soon as I finish one garden tour, I’m planning the next. While…
Celebrating Daffodils, the Beacons of Spring
Cheers to “the beginning of event’s season!” as one friend refrerred to it. Until just…
Daffodil Time in Newport
Daffodils, the first harbingers of spring, seem to have arrived earlier this year…I’m guessing it…
French Blooms
I first met Sandra Sigman at the Newport Flower Show four years ago. You could…















