Steve Asbell is a writer, illustrator and photographer based out of Jacksonville, Florida. I’m a big fan of his writing and his love of gardening is inspiring. You can find more about him at his blog, The Rainforest Garden. Fran Sorin In Steve’s words: I’ve only been a gardener for the last three years, but[...]
RAMBUNCTIOUS GARDEN This book came to my notice through a rather impressive little chain. Piet Oudolf recommended it to me, after Rick Darke had recommended it to him. I’d like to use it today to develop a train of thought that first came to me years ago. It’s also very relevant to my last[...]
When we go out into the garden to take pictures, we don’t always find what we expect. So don’t get locked into seeing what you want to see. See what is. When my friend Kate Frey suggested I might want to photograph the tapestries of winter vegetables she planted at Lynmar Winery I could hardly[...]
Every so often, when visiting a noteworthy garden, I see a potting area I envy. Like this one, in Modesto, CA, which doubles as a dog grooming station. This lovely one, shoe-horned into a garden in Charleston, SC, has a sink. And I thought it was a luxury to simply have a hose bib!
Gardeners strive for beauty. We work endless hours, season after season, and year after year. Designing, planting, and tending to our gardens. With the hope that we can capture some moments of perfection. Moments where we sigh and experience a sense of ‘something other’ than our regular state of being. Where the exquisiteness overwhelms us.