AND THE WINNER IS: BECKY KIRTS! Becky was chosen at random and has been notified. (If I don’t hear from Becky in 48 hours, another winner will be chosen.) Thank you all for participating. I have more giveaways in mind, so stay tuned! “Gardening with Foliage First” by Karen Chapman and Christina Salwitz is a book I[...]
I’m re-publishing this article in honor of Valentine’s Day. I can think of no greater gift than buying a slew of flowers for someone you love and spending a few hours together (with no interruptions) creating some playful arrangements. Directions and benefits are listed below. If you think that buying fresh cut local flowers and[...]
On a visit last week and again yesterday to Dilworth Park, Philadelphia’s outstanding green space abutting City Hall, I was delighted to discover a newly constructed pop-up garden. As many of you know, I am a big fan of Bryant Park in New York City and have written a few articles about it: You can[...]
A garden club at which I’ll be speaking later this month asked if I’d donate “an arrangement for the raffle.” Sure, why not? I have several self-imposed criteria: It has to be a “wow” so attendees will buy tickets; it needs to be innovative and incorporate succulents; and it should be autumn-themed. Inspired by numerous colorful succulents in my garden,[...]
Over 2 months ago, I received a notice about the Gold Awards given to 4 landscape designers/ and or design companies for this year’s American Professional Landscape Designer (APLD) Awards. As I perused over the names and projects, my eyes were drawn to: Charles Hess, Lansdale, PA, won THREE Gold awards, two in the Residential[...]