For several years now, I’ve talked and written about how living with ambiguity is an integral part of the creative process. My book, Digging Deep: Unearthing Your Creative Roots Through Gardening, touches upon this subject in more detail. I want to share a personal story with you that once again reminded me that learning to[...]
Written by Susanna Rosen I had the pleasure of meeting Susanna last April on the International Bulb Centre’s journalists trip to Holland. When I learned about her background and the work she’s presently doing, I thought that she would be a perfect match for Gardening Gone Wild. And how right I was! Susanna is[...]
With no apologies I welcome spring. I welcome the chance to post new photos. I welcome the challenge of simply taking new photos. I welcome the chance to get back to work. Welcome back Gardening Gone Wild. Camellia sasanqua ‘Kanjiro’ I have not posted new photos for a couple months now, and Fran let me[...]
Planting up a client’s garden the day before yesterday. The third winter I have done this particular one. Good design jobs go like this – it’s an illusion, partly fostered by TV design and ‘make-over’ programmes that you can go in and plant up, and before you can say “Bob’s yer uncle” the garden is[...]
“I’m excited to introduce you to Harry Pierik whose garden I visited last April on a trip for journalists sponsored by the International Flower Bulb Center. His city garden is mesmerizing; unlike any other I’ve ever seen. Harry, a self-taught garden designer, has designed many gardens throughout Holland; ranging from small city gardens to countryside,[...]