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Behind the Private Gates


Almost an Oops! In the Garden

5 / 21 / 208 / 14 / 20

Here comes my annual salute to the real Parterre, the behind-the-scenes realities that few visitors think about. Given this provoctive, tell-all title, this is always a readers’ favorite (no surprise).… Read More

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The Centerpiece of Parterre Garden

4 / 30 / 208 / 11 / 20

If there can be a silver lining to having had some glorious trips cancelled this spring it is that I am here, in Newport, to see my two beloved matched… Read More

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Faux and Behold: The Dovecote at Parterre

4 / 23 / 208 / 14 / 20

A dear reader left a lovely comment on last week’s post asking about “the charming cylindrical shaped structure with the conical roof at the corner of the hedge.” She could… Read More

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Through the Garden Gate

4 / 16 / 207 / 28 / 20

Humor is such an important antidote to this “journey” we all find ourselves on. And I had to look no further than my own garden and the pair of frogs… Read More

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Yellow, Spring’s Signature Color

3 / 12 / 207 / 28 / 20

Doesn’t yellow just signal spring to you? Perhaps because it is the first color that dots the bare landscape, from daffodils (above) to forsythia (below). And this year, (fingers crossed!),… Read More

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Inspiring Garden Design: 12 Tropical Details to Borrow

2 / 13 / 207 / 28 / 20

Every trip, every new destination offers a welcome opportunity to look at design from another perspective…one of the many reasons to justify travel. Oftentimes, a reminder is enough to freshen… Read More

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Bahamian Moments

2 / 6 / 207 / 28 / 20

The Lyford Cay Design weekend was an elegant, inspiring and festive few days in an iconic setting. Part of the pleasure of the weekend were the many “pinch me” moments,… Read More

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Inspiring Garden Design: Revealed in Stages

1 / 23 / 207 / 28 / 20

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: 7 Key Points for Creating Winter Interest

1 / 16 / 207 / 28 / 20

One of my most anticipated seasonal occurrences in Newport (and another reason not to flee to Florida in the winter) is a hoarfrost, which deposits a dusting of soft ice… Read More

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Over the Moon About Roses

7 / 11 / 197 / 28 / 20

All the rain that we’ve been receiving must have been laced with Miracle Grow! I have never seen such bountiful blooms or healthier plants, with canes that were as thick… Read More

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