Garden History: Henry Edwards Huntington house, Oxford Road, San Marino, California. (LOC)
Here is a view that still exists — in a large part — right up the road from me. This is a vintage shot of The Huntington. In fact, this Continue Reading
Garden History: Pittville Gardens, Cheltenham, England
What is it about water in the garden? Are we attracted by the sound, the sight, the reflections that dance across the surface? It is sure that water elements in Continue Reading
Garden History: “Willowmere,” Rear Admiral Aaron Ward house, 435 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn Harbor, New York (LOC)
One element I see in many older gardens is the concept of “massing” large numbers of a particular plant in one area. This is true of any garden, of course. Continue Reading
In the neighborhood…Magnolia grandiflora
In the neighborhood…Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the southern magnolia or bull bay, is a tree of the family Magnoliaceae native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia Continue Reading
Garden Decor: Straw Bale Sofa
Straw Bale Sofa I have often used straw bales as seating in my garden, but this takes the concept to an entirely different level. The photo seems to show an Continue Reading
Video: Frieda’s Garden on Fullerton Beautiful’s 2013 Garden Tour (17 videos)
Frieda, from Frieda’s Garden on YouTube has just posted a host of videos from her day at Fullerton Beautiful’s 2013 Garden Tour. I am working my way through the videos, Continue Reading
Video: Scenes from the Southern California Spring Garden Show 2013
A montage of scenes from the Southern California Spring Garden Show in Costa Mesa, California. For links and all my still pictures from the show, visit this post, “Photos: Southern Continue Reading
Photos: Southern California Spring Garden Show 2013
Here are my photos from yesterday trip to the Southern California Spring Garden Show 2013 in Costa Mesa, California. I will have a montage video coming soon, too, so look Continue Reading
Garden History: “The Appletrees,” Henry Eugene Coe house, Southampton, New York
Many old gardens — even impressive ones like this — understood the need for a porch…and a great view from that porch. Here the homey back porch looks out on Continue Reading
Garden History: Mrs. Francis Lemoine Loring house, 700 South San Rafael Avenue, San Rafael Heights, Pasadena, California. (LOC)
I drive by this address in Pasadena on occasion when visiting a client who lives nearby. The note on the photo says the garden is no longer extant, but it Continue Reading