About a month ago the leading flag on the ‘flag counter’ on my blog finally tipped from the Union Jack to the Stars and Stripes. So perhaps this is a good moment to reflect on Anglo-American relations in the garden. With the recent visit of Mr. Obama (who we Europeans by the way all adore)[...]
A reminder to get your entries in for this month’s Picture This Photo Contest. The subject for this month: SHOW THE MOTION. Josh McCullough has offered a challenging and exciting topic. Get out those cameras, experiment, and make sure that your entries are in before the deadline, this Friday, June 25th at 11:59pm. RULES FOR ENTERING THE CONTEST[...]
Whenever I travel to make a presentation I try to incorporate some local gardens into the show to better connect with the audience. My presentation in Chicago to the Garden Club of America’s Show of Summer was titled ‘What is a “Good” Garden Photograph’ and The Chicago Botanic Garden was the obvious choice to go[...]
My neighbor pulled beside me on my daily walk and rolled down her window. “Sorry,” she said apologetically, “but my lawn mower is on the fritz.” I ask you = Do I look like the type of person who loves a lawn? Do I strike you as the type who goes ballistic at the first[...]
In 5 minutes, you can transform an overgrown succulent bowl like this… into a tidy composition like this, using the same plants!