Spring Scenes Remembered
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
Behind the Private Gates
Garden Visits in New Zealand
Dear friends, just home from New Zealand with lots of tempting garden images, especially these from Omaio (“a place of Peace, Quiet, and Tranquility”). Enjoy these teasers of next week’s post…I’m treating myself… Read More
Defining Views: A Palm Beach Garden
A mutual friend described Terry Rakolta’s garden as her fifth child. Versions of that well describe many of us who are passionate, dedicated lovers of our “plots of green.” Little… Read More
Al Fresco Life: Palm Beach Style
One of the many assets of Palm Beach living is al fresco dining and entertaining, something that is not really possible on a regular basis in Newport. Fortunately, I’m never… Read More
Palm Beach and its Vias
While I await my trip to New Zealand, I have to focus on something other than the icy snow with which we are stuck…and which is going nowhere fast! And… Read More
Loggias and Lanais, Palm Beach Style
Loggias and lanais, these two words just sound so romantic…recalling tropical breezes, lazy afternoons with a drink in hand or relaxing after a morning swim. The “easy life,” slow and… Read More
Palm Beach: Private Perspectives
Since I’ll be heading to New Zealand this winter instead of the southern states, I took a second to scroll through hundreds of images that I’ve snapped in past winters.… Read More
The Stars of Fall: ‘Limelight’ Hydrangeas
It is October 9th and the grounds and gardens are still in full bloom, all dancing blithely along. And speaking of dancing, it is this time in the fall season when a 114′ hedge… Read More
Fall’s Fresh Occasions for Delight
From the greater parklike landscape to the tiniest garden container, this time of the year provides such a wealth of details. I find myself stopping the car as I wind… Read More
Inspiring Garden Design: Winter at Parterre
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