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Taking the Next Step | Deborah Silver & Co.

It was not my intent to give the impression that the time it took to write my previous post was in any way comparable...

Cascades of Orange Nasturtium Vines Celebrate Spring in Boston

March 29, 2024 by Robin Plaskoff Horton Photo: Jenny Pore. Courtesy of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston. For about three weeks every year, cascades...

Red, Wild, and Revolutionary: Why I’m Obsessed with Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)

Every garden needs a showstopper—something with real presence, something that hums with life and story. For me, that’s Monarda didymabetter known as red bee...

Chelsea Show Gardens 2023 – Janna Schreier Garden Design

It’s Chelsea time. Hip hip hooray! The aim of the show is to ‘inspire more people to grow’. I’m not sure I can ever become...

You Don’t Need to Go to Holland to Tiptoe Through the Tulips

Diana Robinson, Flickr, Licensed by Creative Commons. Contemplating tulips conjures images of Dutch windmills, wooden shoes, and blue Delft pottery, which makes sense because the...

Travel to Zimbabwe Through These Artists’ Works

Artist Barry Lungu’s painting of Jacarand trees in bloom in Zimbabwe. Image courtesy of Artgal.online. Art and beauty live in physical landmarks and museums and...

Why the UK needs a national map of potential wind farm, solar farm and housing sites | Jack Wallington

Update May 2025… Since I posted this article and sent it to various Government departments and MPs, the Government’s Department Natural England has now released...

Inspiration for a Beautiful Lawn

Want to keep your lawn in top shape and make your neighbours green with envy? The secret to a stunning lawn starts with...

Artist spotlight with Charlie Ford | Jack Wallington

I’d like to introduce you to Charlie Fordif you don’t already know him. Charlie Ford is one of my favourite artists, we met when...

2 Glorious garden tours – Isle of Wight – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

Technically, I was on holiday but, of course, the garden designer within couldn’t miss the opportunity to photograph gardens when...

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Rex Begonia House Plant Care

Rex begonia houseplants are cherished for their dramatic colorful and textured leaves. Hundreds of hybrids are available, each one captivating on its own. Fortunately,...

Container Challenge: Natives in the Garden – Design Sweepstakes

This year, we’re inviting readers to put their design skills—and native plant knowledge—to the...

How to Plan the Best Garden Ever

When you plan out how you want your garden to look and operate, you’re setting yourself up for long-term success. Here are helpful tips...