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In the Garden


The Many Merits of Woodland Gardens

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Mother Nature delivered Parterre’s woodland garden a one-two punch this winter, between big winds that took down major trees and an obscure hosta fungus that destroyed a large grove of… Read More

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Bunny Mellon’s Potting Shed

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There are potting sheds….and then there are greenhouse vestibules! At Bunny Mellon’s Oak Spring gardens, this “shed” was as much a draw for me as the exquisite gardens created by… Read More

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Bunny Mellon’s Oak Spring Garden

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If you are as committed a garden aficionado as I am, Oak Spring garden is a mecca on your short list of stops. Last month, on April 19th, I had… Read More

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Daffodils in the Landscape

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Need I say, daffodils are probably the most welcome signal that winter is over and spring is on its way. With their bright yellow visage and perky stance, one can… Read More

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Azalea Time in Atlanta

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Atlanta is such a welcome escape this time of year when we in Newport will not have leaves on the trees for another month… and yet azaleas and fruit trees… Read More

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Edgewood House: A Taste of the Cotswolds in the Deep South

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I had the pleasure of meeting William Eubanks in Palm Beach a few years ago and subsequently posting one of his special decorating projects for Ambassador Mary Ourisman. He and… Read More

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My Favorite Spring Scenes

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Little hints of spring are starting to show in Newport…the snowdrops nestled into the roots of the grand beech in the front courtyard, petit heads of daffodils poking up in… Read More

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A Palm Beach Secret Garden

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Fernando Wong is considered one of the most important landscape designers in America today. Quite a heady accomplishment when you moved from Panama just 20 years ago, speaking no English,… Read More

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A Favorite Container, Dressed for the Seasons

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When you have one garden accessory that is a favorite and takes you through all the seasons (no, I’m not speaking of the Parterre Bench) well, maybe it’s time to… Read More

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Musings on Parterre’s Architectural Details

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We built our home in 1999, something we had never imagined we would take on, but it proved a charmed experience in every sense…”meant to be,” as we like to… Read More

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Mother Nature delivered Parterre's woodland garden a one-two punch this winter. Since we're somewhat starting anew, I thought Id' share my inspirations. Pop over to the blog to enjoy the "many merits of woodland gardening"). (Link in bio) | 📷: @scottshigleyphoto

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