Bahamian Moments
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
Design
Inspiring Garden Design: The Talented Mr. Brown
This annual “Inspiring Garden Design” series is going to have an international flavor in 2020, starting with the Cotswolds. There are many reasons that I traveled to England in December,… Read More
Inspiring Garden Design: Revealed in Stages
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
Inspiring Garden Design: 7 Key Points for Creating Winter Interest
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
Autumn in Newport: A French Setting
It was the perfect pairing for a Saturday in early Autumn — lunch with friends, to include a croque forestiere (loaded with wood mushrooms) and a stop by my favorite… Read More
Oops! in the Garden
This annual post has proven to be as much a confessional as it is a reality check, always prompting me to remember that without these learning experiences there couldn’t be… Read More
Celebrating 20 Years at Parterre
Parterre and its gardens celebrated their 20th anniversary this summer. And yet, it seems like only yesterday that we were creating our own little “paradise” on what had long ago… Read More
Hidcote: of Hedges and Vistas
While I have been very enthusiastic about visiting many gardens, both here and in Europe as time permits, my list of “to see” seems to be getting longer and longer.… Read More
Over the Moon About Roses
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
A Homage to Rhododendrons
While we may have had many reasons the past few months to curse the weather, it has proven a boon to some plant groups. This year in Newport, rhododendrons are… Read More