Romantic Gardens

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

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

Garden Dreaming with the Parterre Bench

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As I’m finalizing plant orders for the garden and booking restaurants for my April visit to England, it suddenly dawned on me that spring is just around the corner…2-3 months,… Read More

Autumn, All Around the Town

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As I said in my first book, Private Newport, at Home and in the Garden…”On the Avenue, By the Sea, and Off the Beaten Path.” Seeing Newport in Autumn (a… Read More

Fall Florals: A Bittersweet Goodbye

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This is a melancholy time for me. The ‘Limelight’ hydrangeas have sent out the clarion call that the garden will soon be put to bed for the season. My response?… Read More

Fall Lusciousness: A ‘Limelight’ Hydrangea Border

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The ‘Crown Princess Margaretha’ rose chain is the star of the spring season at Parterre, ushering us into a welcome kickoff for the garden. Five months later, the ‘Limelight’ hydrangea… Read More

Vivacious Autumn Clematis

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I remember many years back describing with great affection my take on Autumn clematis, or ‘clematis paniculata’…”vivacious…embracing…enveloping…a bit free with her favors…and goes by the honeyed name, Sweet Autumn Clematis.… Read More

Oops! in the Garden 2022

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What a lollapalooza of a year for garden challenges…frequent and strong winds, torrential downpours (rather than soft showers), a constant brigade of bunnies, and a new blight on the horizon… Read More

Summer Details in the Parterre Garden

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Here at Parterre, ours is a green scheme that so suits a formal French stroll garden. The peace and cool that shades of green provide have proven, as always, a… Read More

Floral Borders that Inspire

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Aaaah, spring or summer (or perhaps winter, depending on where you are…), floral borders are a part of any landscape, or certainly garden! Perhaps you’re first thought is of the… Read More