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My Garden Story, Suffolk Chapter III
In my last blog, I shared some of the most important considerations for re-designing the garden in Suffolk. We talked about sun exposure, climate, and the slope and topography of the garden. This chapter explores other site conditions and how they impact design. Remember, it’s easy to rush into planning your garden based on your…
Read MoreYour Garden Story’s New Year Garden Resolutions
I love the start of a New Year in the garden. Every year, I have a real sense of anticipation about the possibilities. I will learn and experience something new in gardening, even as an experienced gardener. I have given up on resolutions about losing weight, going to the gym more often, and reading more…
Read MoreGardening Holiday Gift Ideas
Gifts to Bring out the Gardener in All of Us There are so many great gift options for the gardeners in your life. Here are some of my favorite books, seeds, tools, planters, and more. Giving a friend or family member a gardening gift is all part of the Your Garden Story mission to get…
Read MoreMy Garden Story, Suffolk Chapter II
We have lived in New York for over 14 years, but every summer, we head to our Victorian cottage, Heatherside, in Wenhaston, Suffolk. It feels like an annual pilgrimage to reset and restore after a busy year in NYC. The contrast to Brooklyn could not be greater. The village of Wenhaston has a population of…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Native Plants
So, what is a native plant? There are many definitions, and it’s a term sometimes overly used to encourage us to purchase plants at our local nursery. The Audubon Trust definition; “Native plants are those that occur naturally in a region in which they evolved. They are the ecological basis upon which life depends, including…
Read MoreOne Step at a Time
Fall is an excellent time to start planning your garden for next year. Look out your window and think about how you used the space this summer and what worked and what didn’t. What would you like to change? The backyard we inherited as a family in NYC was well cared for, but we mostly…
Read MoreMy Garden Story – Suffolk
Heatherside, Suffolk, England Suffolk is a county filled with natural beauty situated on the east coast of England, bordered by 50 miles of glorious coastline and beautiful big open skies, just two hours from central London. Sixteen years ago, we purchased a gorgeous, cozy Victorian cottage built in the late 1800s in a small hamlet…
Read MoreHow to Become a Gardener
The Oxford Dictionary defines a gardener as “a person who enjoys working in the garden”. What a beautiful and inclusive definition – it shows we can all become gardeners. My mission is to help people develop a love for gardening and help make the world greener!My passion for gardening began as a child growing up…
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