Written by Noel Kingsbury We’re delighted to have Noel contributing to GGW. Alot of you are most likely familiar with his name. He has written several books; I have more than a few of them on my bookshelf. As well as being a prolific writer, Noel is a lecturer on plants and gardens. He has been in the [...]
Noel Kingsbury
Thoughts For The New Year
December 28, 2010 – Posted in: MiscellaneousDid you ever wonder why the word ‘play’ is used to describe practicing an instrument? As a child after coming home from school and finishing my snack, I would tell my mother that I was going to ‘play the piano’. I would then sit down at the piano often practicing scales for a good half [...]
Piet Oudolf Interview – Part II
October 13, 2009 – Posted in: Garden Design, Garden MusingsA Conversation with Jacqueline van der Kloet To learn more about Piet, I decided to speak with two people who have worked closely with him over the years. First on my list was Jacqueline van der Kloet, a highly respected Dutch garden designer especially known for her knowledge of and artistry with bulbs. She initially [...]
Q and A with Noel Kingsbury
September 11, 2009 – Posted in: Garden DesignIf you have more than a few gardening books on your shelf, it’s likely that at least one of them has been authored by Noel Kingsbury. Noel, our Q and A subject for September, is a prolific author, garden designer and consultant, and communicator, as well as an Associate in the Department of Landscape at The [...]