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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Attention to Details, Part 2

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There is great depth to the topic, “Attention to Details,” warranting a part two that focuses more on the garden than Parterre’s architecture. But what a pleasure it has been… Read More

Attention to Details, Part 1

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An Atlanta friend, noted landscape architect/designer, John Howard, came to town recently. Of course, I was in seventh heaven, with so many shared interests, spending an afternoon chattering away from… Read More

Parterre’s 25th Anniversary

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As expected my “Oops! in the Garden” post garnered many comments… and the sharing of similar woes and challenges. Thank you all! But that post also prompted me to consider… Read More

Oops! in the Garden

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No surprise, this “confessional” is always a favorite blog… but I haven’t posted for a while because the oops were so dismal (like the Beech Leaf Disease attacking our beloved… Read More

A Rare Opportunity: a Private Lunch/Tour of the Gardens at Parterre

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Last week’s post on our Green and White Garden represented a “slow slide” into a Newport Summer, long anticipated by both residents and visitors alike. And what better way than… Read More