Vivacious Autumn Clematis
I remember many years back describing with great affection my take on Autumn clematis, or…
Newport Traditions: the Sleeping Porch
There is one house in Newport that has always held my fancy…and it is not…
Memories of Summer ’22
Summer of 2022 has just finished and what a glorious season it was, blessedly free…
A Newport Tradition: Coaching Weekend
As though scripted by Julian Fellowes, Coaching Weekend returned to Newport August 18-21 after a…
Newport Viewscapes: Gooseneck Cove
Every summer in Newport provides a welcome opportunity to enjoy the many viewscapes of our…
Oops! in the Garden 2022
What a lollapalooza of a year for garden challenges…frequent and strong winds, torrential downpours (rather…
Summer Details in the Parterre Garden
Here at Parterre, ours is a green scheme that so suits a formal French stroll…
Floral Borders that Inspire
Aaaah, spring or summer (or perhaps winter, depending on where you are…), floral borders are…
On Tour: A First Time Peek at Parterre’s Interiors
There’s a saying in our fabled town, not hyperbole when you remember that it was…
Newport’s Hydrangeas, all Around the Town
It’s been a Technicolor summer as regards a seasonal favorite, hydrangeas, adding immeasurably to the…
The Redwood Library and Athenaeum’s 275th Anniversary
In addition to the many natural assets of which my beloved town can boast –…
A Newport Summer
As I write this post, with a languid breeze fluttering the drapes, I’m convinced that…
Roses at Parterre
We built our home, Parterre, twenty-three years ago this month. Can’t believe it’s been that…
Ideas to Borrow from Cotswold Gardens, Part 2
In reflecting back on my Cotswold garden trip, I realize it was a story of…
11 Ideas to Borrow from Cotswolds Gardens
This is always one of my favorite posts to write…just after a wonderful garden trip…