The peony takes me back to my childhood. This large fragrant bloom was abundant in my Grandmother’s garden. These days when I go out to cut the blooms I flashback to my grandmother sending me home with large bouquets of peonies, stems wrapped in a wet paper towel and aluminum foil. I sometimes feel...
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Plant a Butterfly Garden

There is nothing quite like watching a butterfly soar throughout my garden. After a busy and sometimes stressful day, those winged beauties give rise to pause and peace. As this week marks National Pollinator week, I recommend you consider planning and planting a Butterfly Garden. Butterflies are just one of the many pollinators we...
A Garden Room at a Time

I often use the phrase “A Garden Room at a Time” when helping customers decide how to approach and plan out their new outdoor space. It is a simple, common sense, fiscally sustainable way to approach any and all garden design. When considering changes to their home properties, owners typically explain to me “their...