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…
Postcards from Parterre
While building a home was something we said we’d never undertake, creating Parterre proved one…
Parterre’s Garden: Capturing the Spirit of Newport
We’re heading into spring and with it comes the ritual of “opening the garden for the season.”…
Palm Beach Living: Part 2
Jennifer Ash Rudick and Nick Mele’s new book, Palm Beach Living, well deserves two postings.…
Palm Beach Living: Pools and Lanais
It’s an exciting time to be living and making a home in Palm Beach…the old…















