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The Soul of A Garden

by April 10, 2010 – Posted in: Garden Visits

Although I’ve visited hundreds of gardens over the years, several of them more beautiful than words can express, it is rare when I leave one having experienced a kind of shiver, knowing that I have just witnessed something rare. On a recent group tour to gardens in and around Haifa, I was ready to call it quits after [...]

Great Garden Gates

by January 7, 2010 – Posted in: Garden Adventures

The door has swung open on a new decade, so I’ve decided to swing open some garden gates. See if you don’t agree that each gate hints at the garden beyond and the owner’s personality and style. My dog’s silhouette is similar to that of a Scottie, so I’m starting with a gate I wish were mine. I like its color and watering-can door knocker, [...]