I don't know how one tells a story about Huntington Gardens. I'm overwhelmed every time I try to sort photos into some logical order. I could make a career of studying the plants here--and which are likely to grow together naturally. Visiting this garden raised so...
The sights are dizzying. I should know more about the Banksia protea? up top, but generally only see them in florist shops. I practically missed the big ole pavilion. Was too busy looking down. These photos are by Bill Wagenblatt. Interesting to see what a race car...
Well designed gardens are known for their sweeps and swaths of the same plant. Onesies are frowned upon -- plant in groups of threes, or better yet five or even seven. But how can I possibly have room for all the cool plants if I do it that way? Thus I’ve resigned...
Here's an excellent little garden I spotted while taking the long way round to find parking in Los Angeles. Of course the ginormous Agaves caused me to pause, but once I did the rustic split rail fence had me taking a closer look. I love how the small space manages...
Last week we shared some of your favorite plants for winter interest, this week we wrap it up. I'm going to start with a "favorite" that demonstrates what an odd winter this had been – weather-wise – for a great deal of the United States. The comment came from Rhode...
I’m curious, have you ever been tasked with writing a description of your garden? On the surface it sounds simple, but then emotion gets in the way. All those things you see (they’re out there in the future, you can see them clearly), that others might not. You need...