Recently, I hosted two long-time friends from Oklahoma City, both of whom are avid gardeners. One, John Fluitt, is a landscape architect with an impressive client list. The other, Terry Zinn, travels the world and loves to visit gardens. John designed the garden plan for my home in 2012 and […]
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David Austin Roses were developed in England to have the fragrance and vigor of an old-fashioned rose with the repeat blooming habit of a modern hybrid tea. Courtesy of David Austin Roses If your New Year’s resolution is to “Keep Growing” in any way other than wider, then make this […]
The perfect garden design starts with you. It is based on personal likes and dislikes. It can be whimsical, abstract, geometrical, practical, vibrant or soothing or a combination of elements. What matters is that you are drawn into your surroundings with a peace in your soul. A garden should be […]
As we grow older, the inevitability of age catches up with us, and our bodies simply can’t do what they once did. Forget about running a marathon—though some beat the odds and do it—and forget about bench pressing 300 pounds. At some point, it becomes notably challenging to bend over […]
Photo: istockphoto.com Gardening can be one of the most satisfying hobbies. From growing vegetables for the dinner table to cultivating a cutting garden, gardening never gets boring. And there’s always more to learn. Whether you’re a budding beginner looking to learn more about gardening fundamentals, a houseplant parent trying to […]