An editor for a magazine that published an article on our garden several years ago described it as "an unusual garden." This struck me as not an insult per se, but perhaps uninformed. Do I need to defend my plant choices? Does it have to be what your magazine considers a "usual" garden? I think the comment was directed primarily at my plant palette. Mostly dry loving plant...

There is much to admire at the Miller Botanical Garden. Although I visit at least twice annually for Great Plant Picks meetings I doubt I would ever walk away uninspired. Each encounter is a new day and a n...

 Gardening for winter interest is not glamorous. It is, however, rewarding. When the calendar turns to March my antsy nature must drive FM a little bonkers. I want it to be spring but technically it's still winter, so the frustration of wanting to garden vs. being able to garden is often at a peak level. I'm glad, therefore, to have some of that good ol' winter interest to ...

Ten years ago we started digging and planting on what was a blank slate; the garden journey we are still on is something I very much enjoy sharing with others. It feels a little empty lately though, given the current state of the U.S. But it's what I do, what I know, and how I connect with the world, so I garden on for now.
Two weeks ago I gave a presentation to the