Archive for July 2024
Gardening friends and family
One of the many reasons I love gardening is sharing experiences, good and bad, with friends. During Covid, I began to get to know who my “gardening friends” were. As the months ticked by, we shared stories of new vegetable beds being created, myriads of seeds purchased, tools sharpened, perennials ordered, and gardening magic began. …
Read MoreMy Garden Story, Suffolk Chapter IV
In my last blog I talked about how important it is to analyze your plot before buying plants or redesigning the space. This understanding is the foundation of a successful garden design. In this chapter, we delve into my favorite part of garden design: plant design! Beth Chatto, a renowned English garden designer, pioneered the…
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