There is something wonderful about stepping outside and hearing a yard filled with birds chirping and singing. Cardinals, chickadees, wrens, woodpeckers, and other backyard visitors bring movement, color, and life to our gardens. If we want more birds, however, we...

 We will discuss three objectives. Being considerate of your neighbors Matching the right plants wit the space and cultural conditions you have Turning your screen into a garden Be a good neighbor from the beginning Confirm the property line. Keep plants far...

A Restoration Retreat in Your Own Back Yard A Restoration Retreat is more than a chair outside, it’s a designated space intentionally designed to minimize distractions while encouraging you to shift into a stillness mode. The idea is to create an actual room outdoors...

In the South we love our Dogwoods trees.  It is no wonder Dogwoods are the subject of countless poems, songs, stories, and paintings. A southern garden is not complete without a dogwood. With their natural beauty dogwoods are perfectly at home along a natural...

Pansies are a quintessential fall plant, but what else is out there?  For bold blooms, we love Snapdragons and Mums, both of which come in a wide range of colors. We love to look for unique textures and colors, and the vegetable bed may hold the unexpected key to...

  Kari and I just returned from a two-week trip through the New England States. Our days were spent exploring the natural beauty of the areas as well as several botanical gardens. Our 'Must Do list" included hiking the Watkins Glen Gorge and visiting Longwood...