January 6, 2018
Houseplants – The Complete Guide
Houseplants…what would we do without them? No matter the season, whether it’s to clean the air or add a pop of green, houseplants are the gift that keeps on giving. Houseplants – The Complete Guide to Choosing, Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf provides a wealth of information. User-friendly, easy to read, and offering tips on tools to plant selections it is truly a great book to have on hand. Now that the winter holiday
November 28, 2017
My Favorite Things for Gifting
Each of us has favorite things. As we approach the holiday season, I would like to share a few of my favorite things for gifts. Two items, in particular, are sure to please gardeners and non-gardeners alike. I used this favorite item earlier this year. While attending The Garden Writer’s Conference in Buffalo, New York, I had no problem staying charged up. Needing a charger that was priced right, had adequate charging power, was quick charging
October 24, 2017
Beatrix Farrand, Landscape Gardener
Beatrix Farrand, Landscape Gardener, and well-known Landscape Architect is a woman who has certainly left her mark on many landscapes around the country. If you admire Dumbarton Oaks, Beatrix designed this very special estate garden for the Bliss Family. This is a woman in landscape architecture that deserves to have her story told. Beatrix Farrand, a truly unique visionary who forged her own path in Landscape Design Karyl Evans took the time to actually document this
October 23, 2017
Bunny Mellon – Lady Gardener, American Icon
Harry Benson/Contour by Getty Images Bunny Mellon, a Lady Gardener, American Style Legend and a mysterious jewel box to many. Holding memories of things that would mold her into the iconic legend that she became. What a wonderful book that details the life and times of Rachel Lowe Lambert Lloyd Mellon, better known to the world as “Bunny” Mellon. Loving flowers and nature as a child, Bunny touched many landscapes, creating magnificent gardens of note. At 51
October 23, 2017
Book Review – Foraged Flower Arranging
Foraged Flower Arranging by Rebekah Clark Moody is a great book for those of us who just need to engage in nature. When we think of floral arranging, our thoughts instantly go to what’s blooming now. Foraged Flower Arranging inspires the reader to go beyond the traditional bloom time and seek unusual beauty. If you embrace being outdoors, take a look around to see what can be foraged for a vase or two inside the home.