This is a reprint of a discussion I had with renowned Dutch garden and bulb designer, Jacqueline van der Kloet, 4 years ago. She is known throughout the world for her magnificent bulb designs. If you need inspiration for fall bulb planting, this is a must- read. Fran Sorin
Chanticleer – A Tour With Dan Benarcik – Part 2
– Posted in: Garden Design, Garden Design August 2, 2013In the first video, Dan took us on a tour of the Entryway and Tea Cup Garden. In this video, before leaving the Tea Cup Garden, Dan shows us one more silver element, rosemary willow – Salix elaeagnous – a small tree or shrub. Dan cut it back hard this year to re-introduce light, heat,[...]
Piet Oudolf – An Interview
– Posted in: Garden Design, Garden Musings April 2, 2013With the publication of Piet’s latest book in collaboration with Noel Kingsbury, Planting: A New Perspective, I thought it worth re-visiting a 3 Part Interview about Piet that I wrote in 2009. Fran Sorin When I first saw Piet Oudolf’s work several years ago, it startled and provoked me. Since that time, I’ve bought every[...]
How A Child’s Passion Grew Into Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
– Posted in: Garden Design, Seeds March 19, 2013I’ve been following the growth of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Catalog for years. When ordering from them this year, I read about Jere Gettle, the founder, and in a split second knew that I wanted to interview him. He’s an innovator and visionary in the world of gardening. Fran Sorin 1. You planted your first[...]
Margaret Roach’s Backyard Parables
– Posted in: Garden Design February 6, 2013Self-described “garden enthusiast” Margaret Roach, author of the newly released book, The Backyard Parables: Lessons on Gardening, and Life, is someone whom I wish lived and gardened near me instead of on the opposite side of the continent. Margaret’s wit and humor entertains with information that’s valuable and insightful. She draws us into the natural[...]