Dahlia ‘Mystic Illusion’: The Golden Retriever of the Garden
If there is a golden retriever puppy of the plant world, it has to be a dahlia. I mean, everybody loves golden retriever...
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Designing Through the Midseason Garden Lull
By mid-July, many gardens lose their momentum.
Spring’s exuberance has faded. Late-summer perennials are still gather...
When the Garden Says No: Intention vs. Reality
When I built the cobblestone path leading to the patio, I had a very specific idea in mind.
The stones themselves wer...
DCYPHER Beauty Concierge | Covent Garden Pop-Up
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Aralia Cordata ‘Sun King’: A Bright and Bold Shade Garden Superstar
A few years ago, I planted an Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’ in our shade garden, and ever since, I’ve been wondering why I d...
Soil, Compost, Mulch: A Garden Practice for a Warming World
Editor’s note:This piece was written during a period of personal and political overwhelm, when climate change felt both ...
On Garden Culture | PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer
If you have been coming by here for a while you might have heard me talk about this before, but I’m going to say it agai...
Garden Makers, Landscaping Clients, and the Difference Between Care and Consumption
Over the years, I’ve come to understand that many of the frustrations people feel around gardens—whether as designers, c...
Start a Garden From Scratch or Upgrade? How to Decide
Most people assume landscaping is difficult because it’s physical.Because it involves earthworks, planting, hardscaping,...
The Garden Shop Mystery by Kathleen McKee – That’s What I’m Talking About…
Audiobook review: The Garden Shop Mystery by Kathleen McKee
Picking up several months after the conclusion of the first ...