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In the Garden


Love Letter to a Garden, Part 2

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Nothing says Summer like a cutting garden! Here at Parterre where green reigns supreme…cool, always in good taste, soothing to the eye, and supportive of the design tenets of a… Read More

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Love Letter to a Garden

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The Newport Flower Show at the end of June always signals that the “Summer Season” has begun (though the earlier weeks of the month can make one wonder). And here… Read More

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Showoffs in the Garden

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Today, the Newport Flower Show opens officially at Rosecliff! The three days in this idyllic oceanside setting are a much-anticipated event on the summer calendar… June 20th to 22nd, 2025.… Read More

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Renishaw House and Gardens

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This recent trip to England reminded me of the ever-so-true saying…”So many gardens, so little time.” And how very happy I am that I opted for a new part of… Read More

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Biddulph Grange, an Historic Garden of Delight

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While only two centuries old, Biddulph Grange in Staffordshire, England was a horticultural wonder of its time, benefiting from the exciting possibility of global plant exploration in the mid-19th century.… Read More

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Leonardslee Rock Garden, Sussex, England

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When it comes to “take it or leave it,” I can usually “leave” as regards rock gardens…until an English garden trip in 2023 left me speechless. Little did I know… Read More

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Countdown to Spring

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By the calendar, it’s officially Spring at Parterre…the rabbits are nibbling, the raindrops are dropping, the deer are encroaching…but it won’t be true Spring in Newport for awhile (on a… Read More

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Personal Postcards from Lake Maggiore

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My trip to the Lake District of Northern Italy last April/May had its share of WOW! moments (which have been the subject of many blogs), but this post is about… Read More

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Inspiring Garden Design: Revealed in Stages

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We’ve all experienced that wonderful sensation of having seen a picture that lingers in our consciousness — and sometimes even our subconscious. Such was the case with this garden image… Read More

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Inspiring Garden Design: Winter at Parterre

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2025 has certainly distinguished itself early on as a singular year! ~ After two decades, a new head gardener will be identified, interviewed, and hired, ~ the Great Horned Owls… Read More

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Many guests have passed through these gates this summer and many more will follow. Aaah, the joys of summer in Newport!

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Who doesn’t love fireworks! Especially when the setting is Newport with its bridge festively lit and historic legacy (the same harbor from which Washington, Lafayette, and Rochambeau set sail during the American Revolution). Which fireworks are your favorite? Wishing you an effervescently joyous Fourth of July.

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Who doesn’t love fireworks! Especially when the setting is Newport with its bridge festively lit and historic legacy (the same harbor from which Washington, Lafayette, and Rochambeau set sail during the American Revolution). Which fireworks are your favorite? Wishing you an effervescently joyous Fourth of July.

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The golden light that casts it spell upon a Midsummer setting… to include the Parterre Bench.

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Cordelia de Castellane is known widely as the ambassador of the French lifestyle and Artistic Director of Dior Home and Dior Baby. Last week her new book, “Flower Couture, From My Garden to My House” was previewed in America at the Newport Flower Show. For the many of us who share a passion for gardening, Cordelia’s words and tips will resonate, providing us a must-have guide on how to imbue every day with flair, beauty, and that irresistible French joie de vivre.
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Cordelia de Castellane is known widely as the ambassador of the French lifestyle and Artistic Director of Dior Home and Dior Baby. Last week her new book, “Flower Couture, From My Garden to My House” was previewed in America at the Newport Flower Show. For the many of us who share a passion for gardening, Cordelia’s words and tips will resonate, providing us a must-have guide on how to imbue every day with flair, beauty, and that irresistible French joie de vivre.
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The Newport Flower Show kicks off today, and as if on cue, the roses in everyone’s gardens are at their primo best! Here at Parterre, encircling the antique leaded glass window of the Orangerie, is the yummy ‘Falstaff,’ a deep, Merlot red with a brilliant presence and multiple petals. Quite the showoff, as today’s blog is titled. Skip over and enjoy the roses!

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Jun 19

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The Newport Flower Show kicks off today, and as if on cue, the roses in everyone’s gardens are at their primo best! Here at Parterre, encircling the antique leaded glass window of the Orangerie, is the yummy ‘Falstaff,’ a deep, Merlot red with a brilliant presence and multiple petals. Quite the showoff, as today’s blog is titled. Skip over and enjoy the roses! 

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