PHIPPS CONSERVATORY
Pittsburgh surprised me on many levels during my visit last year. The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is certainly a must see...
INDOOR EDIBLES
While many of our garden herbs overwinter successfully, others are quite tender. One herb worth bringing in over the winter is lemon...
JOURNEY: FALL GETAWAY
Though not a garden destination per se, the vibrant outdoor spaces of Eureka Springs, Arkansas are certainly welcoming to gardeners. The...
BRUSSELS ROYAL GARDEN
For just three weeks each year the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken are open to the public. King Leopold II had the greenhouses constructed...
CONTAINER WATER GARDENS
A simple container water garden offers an easy way to incorporate the beauty of aquatic plants to any size garden. Start by selecting...
HERBS IN FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
This time of year my herb garden is typically erupting with foliage. I like to keep my herbs cut back and productive, but mid-summer...
JOURNEY: SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS
Of the many Japanese-inspired gardens in the United States, the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum at Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North...
Backyard Connection: Selecting Water Lilies
Water lilies are among the most popular of water garden plants. The beautiful blossoms reach tremendous size and continue over a very...
Monet's Giverny
It may be surprising to learn the famous gardens of Giverny have only been open to the public for 35 years. Before that they had stood...
BACKYARD CONNECTIONS: COMMON GROUND
Many of the plants found in Japan’s great gardens are also adaptable to Oklahoma landscapes. The two countries have similar climatic...
