Native plants have a particular allure for me. Perhaps they evoke memories of my childhood. I remember drawing Tolkien-esque maps ...

Another horticultural experiment in our garden See list below for species I have several horticultural experiments brewing at...

Can the British cottage garden style be adapted with American native plants?  Absolutely!  To find out how, check out this month's (...

The American obsession with low maintenance landscapes is a problem. Here’s why. There are several phrases I’ve learned to d...

The magical photography of Magdalena Wasiczek The first time I saw a photograph of Magdalena Wasiczek, my heart hurt.  It was an image...

London's Olympic Park brings together three of the most innovative plantsmen in the world.  Will the results live up to the hype? No...

I'm a big fan of graphic design.  Good graphic designers are alchemists.  Smart use of font, illustration, and design can transform ...

I’ve been thinking about texture lately.   Texture is one of those generic garden topics like “color” that every garden book dedicates...

How do I pick my favorite gas stations?  Lowest prices? Nope, it's the plants, of course.  Here is a great gas station on the corner of...

Gardens are Frivolous: So go outside and get silly. Readers of this blog know that I am endlessly fascinated by planting design in all...

Why mastering this high maintenance style will make you a better gardener. The British perennial border has been out of vogue in the...