This month’s Picture This Photo Contest is the last one for 2009. With the winter months settling in, we decided to let the competition rest a bit so that it can return next spring raring to go. For this month of November, we are delighted to have another all star photographer judging the contest. Joshua McCullough is the creator[...]
On this first day of November (which happens to be my birthday), I am in a contemplative mood. As I reflect on beauty, the ability to be present and enjoy the abundance in our lives, my thoughts go to artists working in a variety of mediums who provoke and infuse our senses. Alot of us have heard gardening authorities over the years discuss[...]
For Part I, click here. For Part II, click here. A Conversation With Piet It is important to understand that an Oudolf garden does not begin to show itself until mid- to late summer, when most of the perennials and grasses have matured and flowered so that the garden is full of texture, color and[...]
In the gardening world, there is plenty of conversation about the negative effects of climate change on plants, wildlife and the environment. Much of the talk centers around the lack of rainfall and the extinction of a preponderance of native plant species and wildlife which are dependent on these native plants for survival. Another hot topic is the importance of greening[...]
A 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[...]