Art of the Garden
Award-winning, sensual, & seasonal Garden Design guides and tips to create glamorous, sustainable home gardens that boast enduring, holistic ecological design;
Horticulture: Best practices on when to plant, prune, fertilize, harvest and be the best “Plant Parent,” using mainly native beauties;
Events: News and educational information from the Garden Shows, Lectures, & Tours I attend and cover.
Garden History: Garden History: From the Garden of Eden to today’s cultivated landscape design as an art form, there is a fascinating journey of transformative gardens from a variety of cultures including Chinese, Persian, European. The evolution of gardens traces the stories of plant hunting adventures and its display of Conspicuous Consumption to create a “paradise” showcasing power & wealth, to cultivating physic, edible, pleasure gardens, to botanic gardens ~ and to my own family’s connection to the Garden History Museum in Lambeth, celebrating British gardens. Gardens define eras, culture, civilizations, and our very own world. Discover the art of the garden and its influence as a source of ideas & design.
Explore the latest innovations in fashion at the Met Museum's "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" exhibit, a sensory feast that reconnects attendees with the tactile, visual, and olfactory experiences of historical garments through advanced, multi-sensory technologies.
Embrace the slow rhythms of summer gardening with this insightful guide on nurturing your garden during the dog days. Discover practical tips for weeding, watering, and harvesting, along with philosophical musings on embracing the wabi-sabi beauty of nature's imperfections and using this reflective period to prepare for the vibrant seasons ahead.
Explore shadow garden art design through the interplay of light and darkness, crafting unique silhouettes and patterns that transform outdoor spaces. This guide offers tips on plant selection and garden planning to enhance the ephemeral beauty of shade gardens, perfect for city or expansive woodland settings.
Dive into the NYBG's "Wonderland: Curious Nature" exhibition, a Victorians-inspired journey through enchanting garden displays, blending art, culture, and nature with whimsical characters from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Delve into the splendor of the Met Gala, themed "The Garden of Time," where fashion intertwines with literary inspiration, showcasing centuries of garments that reflect nature's ephemeral beauty, set against the backdrop of New York's grand fundraising tradition.
Dive into Earth Day 2024 with a focus on combating plastic pollution, featuring tips and insights on reducing plastic use to preserve our planet's ecosystems and improve overall environmental health.
The 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show has announced its winners, celebrating outstanding garden and floral designs that set this year's style trends. Apiary Studio and ARRANGE Floral & Event Design took home top honors for their innovative and beautiful exhibits. For more details on all the winners and their exceptional displays, visit the show's official website.
Step into a floral fantasy at the PHS Flower Show, where the 'United by Flowers' theme weaves together vibrant garden displays and interactive floral arrangements, showcasing the creativity and community spirit of the world's top horticulturalists.
Experience the fusion of horticulture and haute couture at the NYBG Orchid Show, showcasing a dazzling 'Florals in Fashion' exhibition where orchids and fashion merge to create a captivating runway spectacle.
Discover seven innovative ways to adapt your garden to a changing environment, as outlined by horticultural futurist Thomas Rainier, focusing on sustainable and ecological landscape designs for modern challenges.
Get a first look at the 2024 PHS Philadelphia Flower & Garden Show, ‘United by Flowers,’ offering a spectacular lineup of exhibitors, innovative garden designs, and community-building events designed to celebrate and advance our collective appreciation of horticulture.
Explore the emerging world of garden AI with this enlightening post that introduces smart technology as a tool to enhance your gardening experience, offering innovative ways to manage, plan, and improve garden care through advanced, AI-powered solutions.
Tips for designing a glamorous, beautiful, all-season garden using native plants that will benefit pollinators and the environment.