Leeann Lavin 10/10/26 Leeann Lavin 10/10/26

Discovering Wonder & Igniting Curiosity in Your Garden, Plus Autumn Design Tips to Spark Awe

Discover how to spark wonder and curiosity and bring a sense of magic into your world. In this post, award-winning garden designer and writer, Leeann Lavin, Garden Glamour by Duchess Designs, shares insights on creating wonder, sparking curiosity, and discovering mystery and garden glamour through an artful, inspiring lens.

Leeann Lavin 3/21/26 Leeann Lavin 3/21/26

Book Review: When the Forest Breathes, Suzanne Simard

I come proclaiming good news on the First Day of Spring 🪻 Suzanne Simard, the scientist who pioneered the 'Mother Tree' concept, offers a powerful new vision for forest renewal. Join me as I review When the Forest Breathes—a moving meditation on the sacred cycles of life, stewardship, and the enduring resilience of nature.

Leeann Lavin 3/3/26 Leeann Lavin 3/3/26

Magical Moments of Botanical Art & Fashion, First Ladies & Their Orchids & Award Winners Dazzle at The Philadelphia Flower Show

Leeann Lavin 2/19/26 Leeann Lavin 2/19/26

Best Garden Practices Update: How to Grow a Diverse & Dense Plant Palette

Leeann Lavin 11/15/25 Leeann Lavin 11/15/25

Make Memories by Day or Night at NYBG’s Holiday Train Show® ~ One of Gotham’s Most Beloved Holiday Experiences

Leeann Lavin 10/30/25 Leeann Lavin 10/30/25

Creepy, Weird Plants To Haunt A Spooky, Freaky Friday Halloween Vibe

Leeann Lavin 10/13/25 Leeann Lavin 10/13/25

In Conversation with Ngoc Minh Ngo, The Garden World's Foremost Photographer & Author of Books About Nature, Shares her Inspiring Journey

Leeann Lavin 10/9/25 Leeann Lavin 10/9/25

Take a Walk on the Wild Side: “Fall Into Natives” Garden Habitat Walking Tour

Leeann Lavin 2/8/25 Leeann Lavin 2/8/25

Expert Advice on How We Can Embrace Sustainable Gardening & Design Landscapes With Love

Garden Glamour 10/19/23 Garden Glamour 10/19/23

Black is the New Green: 10 Black Plants to Create Dramatic, Spooky Halloween Displays

Discover ten elegant black plants perfect for adding mystery and drama to your garden, from the striking Dracula Orchid to Black Pearl peppers, ideal for creating spooky Halloween displays or sophisticated year-round design.

Garden Glamour 6/30/23 Garden Glamour 6/30/23

Mother Nature’s Mash Up: Are Plants & Critters Creating their Own Melting Pot? And Accelerating Seasonal Garden Chores?

The impact of climate change on plant and animal behaviors, noting that unseasonably warm winters can lead to early blooming and increased pest activity, thereby disrupting traditional gardening schedules.

Garden Glamour 6/16/23 Garden Glamour 6/16/23

Desperate Times Require Desperate Measures: Good Garden Design Solutions Power-Up Sustainable Spaces

Transforming a garden to be more sustainable and low-maintenance in response to climate change. The redesign includes reducing the size of the edible garden, introducing a Vegepod for protected cultivation, and selecting native and Mediterranean plants that require minimal water. The use of corten steel borders and crushed sea shells for pathways adds aesthetic appeal while supporting sustainability.