No matter where you live or what your climate may be, Mother Nature does not care whether you live in Connecticut or California. Read more…

Here’s your VIP Garden Tour–Virtual Integrated Photos, that is! Mother Nature might not have been cooperative enough for a sure – Read more…

As a designer (and gardener!) I always find myself thinking outside the box, and looking for inspiration and unexpected resources everywhere I go. Read more…

A nice bottle of wine is always a perfect gift for a host or hostess. We have all seen the velvet wine bags sold in stores these days — they’re nice, Read more…

Nothing says “warmth and good cheer are just a knock away” than a beautiful, customized wreath on your front door. Read more…

I have come to believe that the career of a gardener should begin and end the same way: with containers. Read more…

Succulents”_.you’ve seen them for years. These whimsical, interesting and often times oddly shaped plants are found predominantly in rock gardens, Read more…

Temperatures are rising, daffodils are blooming, and lawnmowers won’t be far behind as spring is in the air. Read more…

With Pee Gee Hydrangeas now past their full blooms, these amazing flowers can become the perfect resource to get inspired to create something both festive and timely. Read more…

Summer may be coming to an end, but September and October just so happen to be my favorite months for outdoor gatherings. Read more…

When it comes to gardens structures, creating structure is possible if you can understand and apply the basic rules for staying organized and efficient — Read more…

Here is what you will find me doing in my garden in early spring: Spring weather varies timing widely, Read more…

Who doesn’t love wisteria, the endless blooms that blanket the ceiling of a terrace, balcony or pergola? Read more…

Halloween is arguably the most paradoxical of American Holidays despite its ever-increasing popularity. Since the mid-1980s, Read more…

Considering the overwhelming beauty of the Hydrangea plant, it’s no wonder I cherish the pleasure of taking the time to dry them each year so I may have months of delight admiring their loveliness. Read more…

One of the many things I love about living in Connecticut is the ability to experience all four seasons: winter, Read more…

Fall is finally here! I’m so excited as I always look forward to this time of year when the cool autumn months remind me to get back to work and begin my fall chores. Read more…

It’s that time of year again, when the nights become cooler and the hazy, hot and humid days are long gone. Read more…

After recently coming back from a business trip, I arrived home to the most breathtaking display. Read more…

No matter where you live there’s a Hydrangea for you. Once you fall in love with one, Read more…

For centuries Hydrangeas have been a staple of any well-appointed garden design. That said, it’s that time of year when the hydrangeas are glorious in the garden, Read more…

No matter who joins me in the garden, I’m always asked who takes care of the pruning and maintenance, Read more…

It’s that time of year again: Days are longer, the weather is warmer and mother earth calls us to enjoy the splendor of the great outdoors. Read more…

The peonies in my garden will soon be out of control and I love it! This spectacular display comes only once a year, Read more…