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Spring at Parterre

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After 10 days in England, I have a years worth of images for weekly posts — but first, a peak at Parterre. Spring, while late and coolish this year, was… Read More

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Chasing Tulips in Sussex and Surrey, Part 2

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It was an article seven years ago in my favorite English magazine, Gardens Illustrated, that served as the inspiration for this year’s annual spring visit to England, specifically to Sussex… Read More

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Celebrating Daffodils, the Beacons of Spring

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Cheers to “the beginning of event’s season!” as one friend refrerred to it. Until just a few years ago, “the season” didn’t start until Memorial Day; now April is a… Read More

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Daffodil Time in Newport

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Daffodils, the first harbingers of spring, seem to have arrived earlier this year…I’m guessing it must have been our mild winter. And how welcome they are (due in part to… Read More

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French Blooms

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I first met Sandra Sigman at the Newport Flower Show four years ago. You could not walk by her stunning Paris-comes-to-Newport French market nestled under the majestic beech trees without… Read More

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Postcards from Parterre

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While building a home was something we said we’d never undertake, creating Parterre proved one of the most surprising and satisfying experiences. Inspired by this adventure, I committed myself wholeheartedly… Read More

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Parterre’s Garden: Capturing the Spirit of Newport

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We’re heading into spring and with it comes the ritual of “opening the garden for the season.” I can’t believe we’ve been carrying this out for 24 years! It is the time… Read More

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Winter and Spring: Before and After in the Garden

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We’d had nary a drop of snow in 2023 (with the exception of two dustings). And then, lo and behold, on the eve of March 1 those big white flakes… Read More

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Romantic Gardens

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Since this is the week of Valentines, I was inspired to share some gardens that whisper “romantic.” And while this word does not often come to mind when I look… Read More

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Celebrating Ever-Present Green

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A beautiful truth that we all take for granted? Green is the most prevalent color in nature. Given this time of the year, as an example, we can really appreciate… Read More

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Pairing daffodils with Newport’s illustrious private residences…a beyond charming Tea House, a replica of an 18th century Samuel McIntire creation in Darby,MA,atBellevue House
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Daffodil season is upon us!! Here, handsome Ochre ...

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Daffodil season is upon us!! Here, handsome Ochre Court, designed by Richard Morris Hunt in the Louis XIII style, looks down upon a sweeping carpet of this beloved spring plant. 
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Wouldn’t you like to create floral arrangements like those masterful Parisian florists? A delicious new book, French Blooms, shares the magic in the French way of designing flower arrangements, sharing distinct design principles for creations that will grace different areas of your home, and throughout the seasons. 
Sandra Sigman’s treasure of a book is both inspirational and practical, including secret places, and gardens she discovered in Paris. Scoot over to the link in my bio to enjoy the delicious images!
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