Copyright (c) 2012 CraftStylish.com en-us Fine Gardening - Mgervais' posts http://www.finegardening.com/profile/mgervais Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:03:23 -0500 Fine Gardening - Mgervais' posts http://www.finegardening.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.finegardening.com/profile/mgervais Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/22041/behold-the-gpod-pinterest-page http://www.finegardening.com/item/22041/behold-the-gpod-pinterest-page Posted by mgervais
OK, so I hope you'll all forgive the interuption in our normal routine of new garden photos, but I wanted to take today to show you what I've been working on for the past couple of days--the GPOD... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/22041/behold-the-gpod-pinterest-page Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/22033/eves-garden-in-tennessee-day-2-containers http://www.finegardening.com/item/22033/eves-garden-in-tennessee-day-2-containers Posted by mgervais
When Eve sent in all of the photos of her garden a couple of days ago, I knew I wanted to feature her containers all on their own. They may not be over-the-top flashy, but they're awesome! I love how... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/22033/eves-garden-in-tennessee-day-2-containers Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/22023/eves-garden-in-tennessee http://www.finegardening.com/item/22023/eves-garden-in-tennessee Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Eve J. in Tennessee. Eve says, "I live in Norris, Tennessee, a very small historic town which was built as the first actual planned community in the 1930s to house workers who... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/22023/eves-garden-in-tennessee Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21970/reader-photos-sarahs-garden-in-illinois-day-2-the-back-yard http://www.finegardening.com/item/21970/reader-photos-sarahs-garden-in-illinois-day-2-the-back-yard Posted by mgervais
We saw Sarah Hall's front garden at her home in Champaign, Illinois, on Friday. Now it's time for the back! Completely different, but just as awesome. Sarah says, "These pictures feature various... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21970/reader-photos-sarahs-garden-in-illinois-day-2-the-back-yard Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21965/reader-photos-sarahs-garden-in-illinois-day-1-the-front-yard http://www.finegardening.com/item/21965/reader-photos-sarahs-garden-in-illinois-day-1-the-front-yard Posted by mgervais
We'll spend the next two days (Well, today and Monday!) in Sarah Hall's garden in Champaign, Illinois. Today's photos are from Sarah's front yard. But first, an introduction to Sarah. Sarah... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21965/reader-photos-sarahs-garden-in-illinois-day-1-the-front-yard Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21961/reader-photos-carols-garden-in-georgia http://www.finegardening.com/item/21961/reader-photos-carols-garden-in-georgia Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Carol Stewart in Atlanta, Georgia. Carol says, "Here is a picture of my garden this past summer.  I enjoy using annuals and perennials in my garden. My garden is always... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21961/reader-photos-carols-garden-in-georgia Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21944/reader-photos-andreas-espalier-in-idaho http://www.finegardening.com/item/21944/reader-photos-andreas-espalier-in-idaho Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Andrea Niederer near Boise, Idaho. Andrea says, "I live in the Intermountain West, near Boise, Idaho, in USDA Hardiness Zone 6. We have lots of sun and cool nights so... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21944/reader-photos-andreas-espalier-in-idaho Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21937/reader-photos-lizs-garden-in-washington http://www.finegardening.com/item/21937/reader-photos-lizs-garden-in-washington Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Liz Barry in North Bend, Washington. She says, "I love gardening as a hobby and also work part-time as a gardener, I own my own small business gardening for about 10... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21937/reader-photos-lizs-garden-in-washington Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21931/reader-photos-rebeccas-garden-in-british-columbia http://www.finegardening.com/item/21931/reader-photos-rebeccas-garden-in-british-columbia Posted by mgervais
Today's photos came from Cherry Ong, whose garden we've featured in the past, here. I'm thinking gardening is in her blood, especially after I got a glimpse of these photos of her mom's garden... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21931/reader-photos-rebeccas-garden-in-british-columbia Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21922/reader-photos-tims-garden-in-ohio-day-3-this-and-that http://www.finegardening.com/item/21922/reader-photos-tims-garden-in-ohio-day-3-this-and-that Posted by mgervais
One last day in Tim Vojt's garden in Columbus (for now...we're hoping Tim will keep sending in photos, yes?). Tim says, "This is an assortment of garden photos and plant portraits that arent... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21922/reader-photos-tims-garden-in-ohio-day-3-this-and-that Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21913/reader-photos-tims-garden-in-ohio-day-2-the-front-yard http://www.finegardening.com/item/21913/reader-photos-tims-garden-in-ohio-day-2-the-front-yard Posted by mgervais
Check out the next awesome transformation in Tim Vojt's garden in Columbus, Ohio! Tim says, "Our 100 year-old, suburban home sits up on a berm.  Besides being unappealing, it was somewhat... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21913/reader-photos-tims-garden-in-ohio-day-2-the-front-yard Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21907/reader-photos-tims-garden-in-ohio-day-1-the-gravel-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/21907/reader-photos-tims-garden-in-ohio-day-1-the-gravel-garden Posted by mgervais
We're spending the next three days in Tim Vojt's garden in Columbus, Ohio. He's got lots of good stuff to show us! We'll start with his driveway gravel garden. Tim says, "I've been slowly... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21907/reader-photos-tims-garden-in-ohio-day-1-the-gravel-garden Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21834/reader-photos-teries-garden-in-new-york http://www.finegardening.com/item/21834/reader-photos-teries-garden-in-new-york Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Terie Rawn in Newfield, New York. Terie says, "Here are various pictures of my backyard gardens featuring the garden cottage that my husband built to honor our 30th wedding... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21834/reader-photos-teries-garden-in-new-york Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21827/reader-photos-even-more-from-janes-garden-in-minnesota http://www.finegardening.com/item/21827/reader-photos-even-more-from-janes-garden-in-minnesota Posted by mgervais
I can't resist another day of Jane Horn's garden in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Her plant combos are so great! Here's a portion of her garden along a shady path. Jane's plant IDs are in the first caption... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21827/reader-photos-even-more-from-janes-garden-in-minnesota Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21823/reader-photos-more-from-janes-garden-in-prior-lake-minnesota http://www.finegardening.com/item/21823/reader-photos-more-from-janes-garden-in-prior-lake-minnesota Posted by mgervais
We featured Jane Horn's driveway garden in Prior Lake, Minnesota, in the GPOD's 2nd birthday post, but today we feature another, lusher portion of her garden. She sent these photos in with the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21823/reader-photos-more-from-janes-garden-in-prior-lake-minnesota Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21820/reader-photos-julias-garden-in-minnesota http://www.finegardening.com/item/21820/reader-photos-julias-garden-in-minnesota Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Julia Brown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She says, "I became interested in flower gardening about 30 years ago after seeing a beautiful landscape photo in a magazine. My... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21820/reader-photos-julias-garden-in-minnesota Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21804/reader-photos-more-from-leslies-garden-in-colorado http://www.finegardening.com/item/21804/reader-photos-more-from-leslies-garden-in-colorado Posted by mgervais
We featured some scenes from Leslie Ornelas's gorgeous Colorado Springs, Colorado, garden back on October 12th of 2011, and if you go back and take another look, you might recognize some of the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21804/reader-photos-more-from-leslies-garden-in-colorado Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21798/reader-photos-aviss-garden-in-maryland http://www.finegardening.com/item/21798/reader-photos-aviss-garden-in-maryland Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Avis Veseley in southern Maryland. She says, "This is a picture taken from our little "Wee House" where we nap, play with grandchildren, sort seeds and plan gardensnbspWhen... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21798/reader-photos-aviss-garden-in-maryland Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21796/reader-photos-jeffreys-visit-to-larnach-castle http://www.finegardening.com/item/21796/reader-photos-jeffreys-visit-to-larnach-castle Posted by mgervais
Today's photos (no, that first one's not photoshopped...Wow!) are from Jeffrey Ross. Jeff says, "I live in the Sonoran Desert of North Phoenix, Arizona. I started my blog, Gardening on the Moonnbspbecause... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21796/reader-photos-jeffreys-visit-to-larnach-castle Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21773/reader-photos-more-from-saras-garden-in-california http://www.finegardening.com/item/21773/reader-photos-more-from-saras-garden-in-california Posted by mgervais
Back on December 21st, we featured three photos from Sara Malone's garden in Somoma County, taken by her friend Janice LeCocq. They knocked our socks off, and Janice promised to send more... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21773/reader-photos-more-from-saras-garden-in-california Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21768/reader-photo-more-from-lolas-garden-in-new-york http://www.finegardening.com/item/21768/reader-photo-more-from-lolas-garden-in-new-york Posted by mgervais
We featured Lola's great wall and pond yesterday, but today we see a view of a different part of her property. Lola says... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21768/reader-photo-more-from-lolas-garden-in-new-york Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21757/reader-photos-lolas-garden-in-new-york http://www.finegardening.com/item/21757/reader-photos-lolas-garden-in-new-york Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Lola Stanton in Highland Lake, New York. She says, I had wanted a water feature for years and years, something my husband did not see any use for! The yard slopes down and our basement always got flooded, so last year my husband built the wall himself and added a drainage system.... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21757/reader-photos-lolas-garden-in-new-york Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:15:29 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21846/want-us-to-feature-your-garden-on-the-garden-photo-of-the-day-blog http://www.finegardening.com/item/21846/want-us-to-feature-your-garden-on-the-garden-photo-of-the-day-blog Posted by mgervais
Here at the Garden Photo of the Day, we LOVE featuring your gardens! In fact, the blog has evolved over the last couple of years to feature mainly reader photos, with a few FG-staff-shot photos here... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21846/want-us-to-feature-your-garden-on-the-garden-photo-of-the-day-blog Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21746/reader-photos-marcias-garden-in-maryland http://www.finegardening.com/item/21746/reader-photos-marcias-garden-in-maryland Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Marcia Brown. She says, "I live outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on eight acres, only one of which can be touched. The rest is forest conservation designation, which is... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21746/reader-photos-marcias-garden-in-maryland Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21735/reader-photos-bruces-garden-in-louisiana http://www.finegardening.com/item/21735/reader-photos-bruces-garden-in-louisiana Posted by mgervais
Boy, we sure have been all over the continent in the past few weeks! New York, Massachusetts, Montana, California, Nova Scotia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, New Jersey... Let's travel south today... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21735/reader-photos-bruces-garden-in-louisiana Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21729/reader-photos-more-from-kielians-garden-in-montana http://www.finegardening.com/item/21729/reader-photos-more-from-kielians-garden-in-montana Posted by mgervais
Remember Kielian DeWitt? We featured her garden back on December 9th. Take another look. OK, so Kielian sent in these photos last week, and while she was worried they're not "gardeny" enough for the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21729/reader-photos-more-from-kielians-garden-in-montana Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21727/reader-photo-mary-janes-garden-in-new-york http://www.finegardening.com/item/21727/reader-photo-mary-janes-garden-in-new-york Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Mary Jane Hayhurst in Orchard Park, New York. She says, "This is the view from our porch and as you enter from the driveway. In the foreground is hostas, ferns, astilbes... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21727/reader-photo-mary-janes-garden-in-new-york Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21716/the-gpods-2nd-birthday http://www.finegardening.com/item/21716/the-gpods-2nd-birthday Posted by mgervais
Happy birthday to us!! The GPOD was "born" exactly two years ago today, on January 4th, 2010. Whew--that's more than 500 posts! I kinda need a nap... Take a minute to go back to the beginning. Its... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21716/the-gpods-2nd-birthday Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21709/lost-in-the-bamboo http://www.finegardening.com/item/21709/lost-in-the-bamboo Posted by mgervais
Here are a couple of serene scenes from the bamboo garden at Matterhorn Nursery in New York. Stay tuned tomorrow for the winner of the New Year's gardening resolutions drawing from yesterday! ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21709/lost-in-the-bamboo Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21707/happy-new-year http://www.finegardening.com/item/21707/happy-new-year Posted by mgervais
Happy New Year, everyone! Doesn't it feel fresh and new, like we've just hit a reset button? I don't know about you, but I'm vowing to do everything bigger and better this year. Today... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21707/happy-new-year Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21705/through-the-gateway-to-a-new-year http://www.finegardening.com/item/21705/through-the-gateway-to-a-new-year Posted by mgervais
Today's photo, the last one of 2011 (Wow!), was taken by assistant editor Antonio Reis. Antonio says, "This is yet another whimsical feature at Sticks and Stones Farm in Newtown, Connecticut. I... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21705/through-the-gateway-to-a-new-year Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21693/moss-and-stones-at-sticks-and-stones http://www.finegardening.com/item/21693/moss-and-stones-at-sticks-and-stones Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Assistant Editor Antonio Reis once again. Antonio says, "This is one of many labyrinths that I’ve found and half-completed (they take such a long time from start to... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21693/moss-and-stones-at-sticks-and-stones Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21677/upcycling-in-the-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/21677/upcycling-in-the-garden Posted by mgervais
Today's photo was taken by assistant editor Antonio Reis while on a photo shoot this fall. He says, "When I visited Lee Reich at his home in New Paltz, New York, I noticed these Croc-esque shoes hanging... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21677/upcycling-in-the-garden Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21670/reader-photos-more-from-paulines-garden-in-california http://www.finegardening.com/item/21670/reader-photos-more-from-paulines-garden-in-california Posted by mgervais
I'm beginning to think that Irvin and Pauline Faria's garden in Carmichael, California, is much larger than I originally thought! We've featured Pauline's garden here, here, here, and here. In this... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21670/reader-photos-more-from-paulines-garden-in-california Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21663/reader-photos-odiles-garden-in-new-york http://www.finegardening.com/item/21663/reader-photos-odiles-garden-in-new-york Posted by mgervais
Happy Boxing Day, everyone! Today's photos are from Odile LaComb in Messina, New York. Odile says, "We live in Massena, New York, on the St. Lawrence River, which is the border between Canada and the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21663/reader-photos-odiles-garden-in-new-york Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21530/happy-holidays http://www.finegardening.com/item/21530/happy-holidays Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Shauna McWilliams in Radnor, Pennsylvania. She recently visited the conservatory at Longwood Gardens and had to share this spectacular gingerbread man tree. For eveyone who... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21530/happy-holidays Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21655/reader-photos-garys-japanese-garden-in-nova-scotia http://www.finegardening.com/item/21655/reader-photos-garys-japanese-garden-in-nova-scotia Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Gary Billard in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Gary says, "This is the Japanese Garden that I installed this Spring. I started Gardening about 10 years ago when I moved... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21655/reader-photos-garys-japanese-garden-in-nova-scotia Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21651/reader-photos-saras-garden-in-california http://www.finegardening.com/item/21651/reader-photos-saras-garden-in-california Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Janice LeCocq, of Sara Malone's garden in Sonoma County, California. Janice says, "I recently finished a photo shoot at my friend, Sara Malone's, wonderful garden.  She... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21651/reader-photos-saras-garden-in-california Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21645/reader-photos-katy-toms-garden-in-massachusetts http://www.finegardening.com/item/21645/reader-photos-katy-toms-garden-in-massachusetts Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Katy and Tom Dunlay. Katy says, "My husband and I live just outside of Boston in the town of Westwood, Massachusetts. We built this house 26 years ago. Every year we add new... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21645/reader-photos-katy-toms-garden-in-massachusetts Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21628/reader-photos-more-from-bonnies-garden-in-pennsylvania http://www.finegardening.com/item/21628/reader-photos-more-from-bonnies-garden-in-pennsylvania Posted by mgervais
We featured a few photos of Bonnie Pancoast's gardens a few weeks ago--a colorful front garden and her very cool labyrinth. Today she's sharing her garden shed, which is just as great! Bonnie... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21628/reader-photos-more-from-bonnies-garden-in-pennsylvania Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21619/reader-photos-pegs-visit-to-the-phipps-conservatory http://www.finegardening.com/item/21619/reader-photos-pegs-visit-to-the-phipps-conservatory Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Peg McCann in St. Joseph, Michigan. She visited the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburg in 2010, and found this fanciful dragon. She says, "These twig dragons were made with... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21619/reader-photos-pegs-visit-to-the-phipps-conservatory Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21615/reader-photos-cheryls-garden-in-ohio http://www.finegardening.com/item/21615/reader-photos-cheryls-garden-in-ohio Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Cheryl Hoon in Upper Arlington, Ohio. We think it perfectly illustrates that you can make spectacular combinations with common plants. Featured are 'Hidcote' lavender... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21615/reader-photos-cheryls-garden-in-ohio Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21598/reader-photos-cant-get-enough-of-paulines-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/21598/reader-photos-cant-get-enough-of-paulines-garden Posted by mgervais
Here's our weekly dose of gorgeousness from Pauline's garden in Carmichael, California, thanks to Pauline's husband, Irvin Faria. Irvin says, "An Oribe-style Japanese lantern, designed specifically... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21598/reader-photos-cant-get-enough-of-paulines-garden Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21568/driftwood-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/21568/driftwood-garden Posted by mgervais
Another cool shot from Darcy Daniels' garden in Portland, Oregon, this time of a pretty piece of driftwood used as a container of sorts for succulents, an itty bitty fern, and a miniature hosta. So... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21568/driftwood-garden Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21565/gazing-ball-nirvana http://www.finegardening.com/item/21565/gazing-ball-nirvana Posted by mgervais
I've featured gazing balls in the past, always trying to find new ways to use this sometimes-called-cliche garden ornament in inventive, fantastic ways. This one falls into that category. Darcy... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21565/gazing-ball-nirvana Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21544/reader-photos-kielians-garden-in-montana http://www.finegardening.com/item/21544/reader-photos-kielians-garden-in-montana Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Kielian DeWitt in Montana. She says, "After moving to the Bitterroot Valley in Montana, I wondered if the gardening rules from my home state of Colorado would apply... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21544/reader-photos-kielians-garden-in-montana Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21534/just-a-little-bit-of-color http://www.finegardening.com/item/21534/just-a-little-bit-of-color Posted by mgervais
It's amazing what just a little bit of color and structure will do to make winter oh-so-much-more attractive. This rustic birdhouse, besides attracting feathered friends to this garden, turns a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21534/just-a-little-bit-of-color Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21510/reader-photos-michaels-garden-in-oregon http://www.finegardening.com/item/21510/reader-photos-michaels-garden-in-oregon Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Michael Follose in Oregon. He says, "Our home and garden are located in Central Oregon, a high desert area with a short (about 90 day) growing season.  We live in a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21510/reader-photos-michaels-garden-in-oregon Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21514/reader-photos-lindas-garden-in-california http://www.finegardening.com/item/21514/reader-photos-lindas-garden-in-california Posted by mgervais
Todays photos are from Rebecca Sweet, who wanted to share some photos from her mother's garden in Meadow Vista, California. I'm so glad she did! Rebecca says, "My mother, Linda Anderson, who gardens... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21514/reader-photos-lindas-garden-in-california Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21500/reader-photos-paulines-garden-in-california-in-full-fall-color http://www.finegardening.com/item/21500/reader-photos-paulines-garden-in-california-in-full-fall-color Posted by mgervais
It seems like every few days now, Irvin Faria sends me a few new photos from his wife Pauline's garden in Carmichael, California, and I love it! Today's photos show her garden in full fall swing, and... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21500/reader-photos-paulines-garden-in-california-in-full-fall-color Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21497/which-came-first http://www.finegardening.com/item/21497/which-came-first Posted by mgervais
Revisiting Hollister House, one has to wonder if Geoge Schoellkopf chose this stunning pot or the color on his house's shutters first. However it happened, the color echo is wonderful. On top of... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21497/which-came-first Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21479/o-romeo-romeo http://www.finegardening.com/item/21479/o-romeo-romeo Posted by mgervais
Wherefore art thou Romeo? That's what came to mind when I came upon this balcony at Hollister House last summer. George Schoellkopf and Ron Johnson's garden in northwestern Connecticut was open for... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21479/o-romeo-romeo Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21477/autumnal-colors-in-august http://www.finegardening.com/item/21477/autumnal-colors-in-august Posted by mgervais
Check out this warm-hued combo from Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boyleston, Massachusetts. The colors are pleasingly harmonious, but the mix of textures is exciting. While this photo was taken in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21477/autumnal-colors-in-august Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20910/a-grand-classic-statement http://www.finegardening.com/item/20910/a-grand-classic-statement Posted by mgervais
Things I love about this space at Old Westbury Gardens: 1. The historic grandeur2. The strong contrast between the bright white columns and their deep green background3. The draping branches of the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20910/a-grand-classic-statement Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21461/reader-photos-bonnies-garden-in-pennsylvania http://www.finegardening.com/item/21461/reader-photos-bonnies-garden-in-pennsylvania Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Bonnie Pancoast. She says: In September of 2004 I lost my home and gardens to then Tropical Storm Ivan. (By the time it reached the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania it... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21461/reader-photos-bonnies-garden-in-pennsylvania Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21454/happy-thanksgiving http://www.finegardening.com/item/21454/happy-thanksgiving Posted by mgervais
Is your turkey in the oven yet? Check out Irvin and Pauline Faria's turkeys in the garden! He says, "Pauline’s garden is a Certified National Wildlife Habitat. Its woodland setting provides an... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21454/happy-thanksgiving Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21450/debras-adorned-pot http://www.finegardening.com/item/21450/debras-adorned-pot Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Rebecca Sweet, a Los Altos garden designer and one of my very favorite Californians! She had an opportunity recently to visit the garden of succulent queen Debra Lee Baldwin... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21450/debras-adorned-pot Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21444/reader-photo-clares-garden-in-new-jersey http://www.finegardening.com/item/21444/reader-photo-clares-garden-in-new-jersey Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Clare Oliva in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. She says, "This is my side yard (the house is on the left just out of sight). This view is especially beautiful and colorful in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21444/reader-photo-clares-garden-in-new-jersey Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21420/reader-photos-paulines-garden-in-california-revisited http://www.finegardening.com/item/21420/reader-photos-paulines-garden-in-california-revisited Posted by mgervais
Back in the beginning of October, we got a glimpse into Irvin and Pauline Faria's garden in Carmichael, California. Irvin took a few moments last week to send in some fall photos. He says, "Here are... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21420/reader-photos-paulines-garden-in-california-revisited Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21411/reader-photos-michaeles-garden-in-tennessee http://www.finegardening.com/item/21411/reader-photos-michaeles-garden-in-tennessee Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Michaele Anderson in Friendsville,Tennessee. She says, "I am always enchanted when the frothy clouds of pink show up in the fall from what I call pink muhly grass... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21411/reader-photos-michaeles-garden-in-tennessee Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21404/reader-photos-karins-garden-in-california http://www.finegardening.com/item/21404/reader-photos-karins-garden-in-california Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Karin Grecu near Sacramento, California. She says, "Sheldon's photos on Tuesday inspired me to take some photos of a place not usually known for its fall foliage: California... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21404/reader-photos-karins-garden-in-california Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21385/reader-photos-nancys-garden-in-new-york http://www.finegardening.com/item/21385/reader-photos-nancys-garden-in-new-york Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Nancy Ridenour in Ithaca, New York. She says, "About 10 years ago, I purchased 6 lotus plants from the Ithaca farmer's market and placed them at the edge of my pondnbsp... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21385/reader-photos-nancys-garden-in-new-york Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21377/reader-photos-sheldons-garden-in-the-catskills http://www.finegardening.com/item/21377/reader-photos-sheldons-garden-in-the-catskills Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Sheldon Martin (Our very own Tractor1!!) in the northern Catskill mountains of upstate New York. It's a birch tree that stands in front of his garden shed. Beautiful fall color... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21377/reader-photos-sheldons-garden-in-the-catskills Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21381/reader-photos-johns-parents-garden-in-minnesota http://www.finegardening.com/item/21381/reader-photos-johns-parents-garden-in-minnesota Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from John Benjamin Kamp in Minneapolis. He says, "So, this landscape I designed for my parents, who were looking to turn a very haphazard perennial garden into something with a bit... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21381/reader-photos-johns-parents-garden-in-minnesota Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21375/reader-photo-marilyns-garden-in-washington-state http://www.finegardening.com/item/21375/reader-photo-marilyns-garden-in-washington-state Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Marilyn Buergel in Spokane, Washington. She says, "I had this mirror left from a remodel in the basement. My neighbor and friend helped me (he did all the work really) to... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21375/reader-photo-marilyns-garden-in-washington-state Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21370/reader-photo-jan-johnsen-in-upstate-new-york http://www.finegardening.com/item/21370/reader-photo-jan-johnsen-in-upstate-new-york Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Jan Johnsen, a garden designer in Mt. Kisco, New York. She says, "This photo shows part of a double cascade that I created for a client.  Japanese junipers... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21370/reader-photo-jan-johnsen-in-upstate-new-york Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21265/reader-photos-bulking-up-for-a-long-winter http://www.finegardening.com/item/21265/reader-photos-bulking-up-for-a-long-winter Posted by mgervais
Today's photos, like yesterday's, are from Eamonn Hughes in Wilsonville, Oregon. The first is a shot of the baby koi in his pond, getting one last feeding before settling in for the winter, while the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21265/reader-photos-bulking-up-for-a-long-winter Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21259/reader-photos-eamonns-garden-in-oregon http://www.finegardening.com/item/21259/reader-photos-eamonns-garden-in-oregon Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Eamonn Hughes in Wilsonville, Oregon. He says, "Fall has certainly arrived in the Pacific Northwest with some hard frosts already under our belts. I thought I would share with... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21259/reader-photos-eamonns-garden-in-oregon Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21268/reader-photos-the-aftermath-of-the-northeastern-october-snowstorm http://www.finegardening.com/item/21268/reader-photos-the-aftermath-of-the-northeastern-october-snowstorm Posted by mgervais
A huge snowstorm blew throught the northeast on October 29th, so early in the season that many of our trees were still leafed out. All that extra surface area meant the trees collected way more snow... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21268/reader-photos-the-aftermath-of-the-northeastern-october-snowstorm Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21241/lets-start-a-new-trend http://www.finegardening.com/item/21241/lets-start-a-new-trend Posted by mgervais
You know how, when you visit a lot of cities in the past few yeras, many of them seem to have those painted cows? Well, a few weeks ago I stopped in at the Jenkins Arboretum in Devon... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21241/lets-start-a-new-trend Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21231/reader-photos-noras-garden-in-australia http://www.finegardening.com/item/21231/reader-photos-noras-garden-in-australia Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Nora Fernandes in Melbourne, Australia. She says, "I had to remove my lawn due to water restrictions last year in Melbourne. I tried to create a place to inspire peacefulness... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21231/reader-photos-noras-garden-in-australia Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21181/a-busy-bench-demands-a-busy-plant http://www.finegardening.com/item/21181/a-busy-bench-demands-a-busy-plant Posted by mgervais
Another couple of shots from the Enid A. Haupt garden--this garden is a TREASURE! These benches certainly don't fade into the background, even though their color usually would. Instead, theyre... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21181/a-busy-bench-demands-a-busy-plant Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21178/mystery-plant http://www.finegardening.com/item/21178/mystery-plant Posted by mgervais
While wandering the Enid A. Haupt Garden a few weeks ago (it's part of the Smithsonian Institute on the National Mall in Washington D.C.), I stumbled across this awesome plant rimming the edge... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21178/mystery-plant Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21165/happy-halloween http://www.finegardening.com/item/21165/happy-halloween Posted by mgervais
A few weeks ago, on my final visit of the season to Longwood Gardens, I happened to catch this awesome pumpkin/gourd/squash display, and I thought it'd be the perfect Halloween post. After all... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21165/happy-halloween Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21149/a-mesmerizing-hedge-on-long-island http://www.finegardening.com/item/21149/a-mesmerizing-hedge-on-long-island Posted by mgervais
I spotted this hedge along a side street in Northport, New york, while visiting family a few weeks ago. I was struck first by its size, and then by how great it looks with several different... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21149/a-mesmerizing-hedge-on-long-island Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21143/reader-photos-marilyns-golden-garden-backdrop http://www.finegardening.com/item/21143/reader-photos-marilyns-golden-garden-backdrop Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Marilyn Regnier in Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota. She says, "The woods around our house here in Minnesota are full of sugar maples.  Fall is one of my favorite seasons when... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21143/reader-photos-marilyns-golden-garden-backdrop Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21132/reader-photos-a-clean-slate-transformed http://www.finegardening.com/item/21132/reader-photos-a-clean-slate-transformed Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Cherry Ong in Richmond, British Columbia. She says, "We have a very small back yard-- about 500 square feet--and when we moved in many years ago, our it was a mere patch of... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21132/reader-photos-a-clean-slate-transformed Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:15:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21117/an-autumn-day-at-home http://www.finegardening.com/item/21117/an-autumn-day-at-home Posted by mgervais
I was home yesterday with the last bit of a cold, with no access to the usual batch of photos, so today, check out some things that were still going on in my garden yesterday afternoon. Now's the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21117/an-autumn-day-at-home Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21107/show-us-your-pumpkins http://www.finegardening.com/item/21107/show-us-your-pumpkins Posted by mgervais
OK, so, Halloween is coming up, a week from today to be exact, and we wanna see what you're doing with your pumpkins. This year, how about a botanical theme? (Not that this holiday display, a few... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21107/show-us-your-pumpkins Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21090/reader-photos-viktorias-garden-in-connecticut http://www.finegardening.com/item/21090/reader-photos-viktorias-garden-in-connecticut Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Viktoria Mullin in Cromwell, Connecticut. She says, "I couldn’t resist sharing my autumn garden with you. I’m so happy and proud of myself and my plants! Believe... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21090/reader-photos-viktorias-garden-in-connecticut Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21081/reader-photos-more-from-brendas-garden-in-georgia http://www.finegardening.com/item/21081/reader-photos-more-from-brendas-garden-in-georgia Posted by mgervais
More photos today from Brenda Addington's garden in Suwanee, Georgia. Don't you think she's really good at incorporating ornaments into her garden in a tasteful way? Love it! Thanks, Brenda, for... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21081/reader-photos-more-from-brendas-garden-in-georgia Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21077/reader-photos-brendas-garden-in-georgia http://www.finegardening.com/item/21077/reader-photos-brendas-garden-in-georgia Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Brenda Addington's Zone 7B garden in Georgia. Gorgeous bridge, Brenda, and the lantana is beautiful! We'll see a few more photos from Brenda's garden tomorrow. Stay tunedAnd... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21077/reader-photos-brendas-garden-in-georgia Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21042/reader-photos-julies-garden-in-pennsylvania http://www.finegardening.com/item/21042/reader-photos-julies-garden-in-pennsylvania Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Julie Witmer from her Zone 5 Pennsylvania garden. She says, "I am quite surprised and pleased with myself at how good everything is still looking in October. Our first freeze... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21042/reader-photos-julies-garden-in-pennsylvania Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20912/little-thatched-cottage-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/20912/little-thatched-cottage-garden Posted by mgervais
One more shot from Old Westbury Gardens, but a much smaller-scale scene! Today's image is of an adorable thatched cottage and cottage garden. Unfortunately, Hurricane Irene had dropped a tree quite near this garden (it didn't hit the cottage, luckily!), so I couldn't get any closer. I would have liked to peek inside the windows and get some close-up shots of those plants! ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20912/little-thatched-cottage-garden Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20917/tis-the-season http://www.finegardening.com/item/20917/tis-the-season Posted by mgervais
...of grasses! This time of year, most of the excitement you'll find in northern gardens comes from blooming ornamental grasses blowing in the breeze. Here are a few shots that illustrate that... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20917/tis-the-season Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20915/lounging-in-the-ladys-mantle http://www.finegardening.com/item/20915/lounging-in-the-ladys-mantle Posted by mgervais
In Barbara Blossom Ashmun's garden in Portland, Oregon, lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis, USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7) makes the perfect billowy bed for a reclining duo. Barbara is a garden designer in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20915/lounging-in-the-ladys-mantle Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:05:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21029/reader-photos-leslies-garden-in-colorado-springs http://www.finegardening.com/item/21029/reader-photos-leslies-garden-in-colorado-springs Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Leslie Ornelas in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She says, " The old adage in my area is that if you can garden in Colorado, you can garden anywhere!! Between wind, drought... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21029/reader-photos-leslies-garden-in-colorado-springs Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21018/reader-photo-paulines-garden-in-carmichael-california http://www.finegardening.com/item/21018/reader-photo-paulines-garden-in-carmichael-california Posted by mgervais
Irvin Faria emailed me last week to share this photo of his wife's garden. I had to know more. He says, "Pauline is my wife of 58 years.  She will turn 79 in December and continues to care for... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21018/reader-photo-paulines-garden-in-carmichael-california Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20905/the-ghost-walk http://www.finegardening.com/item/20905/the-ghost-walk Posted by mgervais
This shady corridor at Old Westbury Gardens in Old Westbury, New York, ends at two clever peacocks, their plumage represented by evergreen... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20905/the-ghost-walk Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20899/the-flower-gardens-at-old-westbury http://www.finegardening.com/item/20899/the-flower-gardens-at-old-westbury Posted by mgervais
The flower gardens at Old Westbury Gardens are a study in symmetry and formality. Here are a few scenes of the late summer beds and their surrounding... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20899/the-flower-gardens-at-old-westbury Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20894/beware-the-full-moon http://www.finegardening.com/item/20894/beware-the-full-moon Posted by mgervais
I've wanted to visit Old Westbury Gardens ever since I saw the 1994 movie Wolf with Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer. Can't you just imagine these scenes under a full moon with a werewolf... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20894/beware-the-full-moon Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20887/the-conservatory-at-planting-fields http://www.finegardening.com/item/20887/the-conservatory-at-planting-fields Posted by mgervais
The conservatory at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay, New York, is lovely, with lots of benches so that you can sit for a while and take in the gorgeous tropical plantings. It would be a great... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20887/the-conservatory-at-planting-fields Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20882/a-momumental-evergreen-tunnel http://www.finegardening.com/item/20882/a-momumental-evergreen-tunnel Posted by mgervais
I can't begin to imagine how many years it took to grow this evergreen tunnel at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay, New York. Any guesses? Here's a helpful tip: As far as I can tell, it's all... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20882/a-momumental-evergreen-tunnel Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20879/bonsai-at-night http://www.finegardening.com/item/20879/bonsai-at-night Posted by mgervais
If you're lucky enough to find yourself at the Chicago Botanic Garden at night, you'll see a whole new dimension to their courtyard bonsai display. Sure, during the day, the frosted glass panels are... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20879/bonsai-at-night Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20875/a-living-wall-with-flowing-tresses http://www.finegardening.com/item/20875/a-living-wall-with-flowing-tresses Posted by mgervais
This gorgeous little living wall is at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Mexican feather grass (Stipa tenuissima, USDA Hardiness Zones 7-11) almost acts as a frame of long, flowing... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20875/a-living-wall-with-flowing-tresses Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20873/a-melding-of-plants-and-hardscape http://www.finegardening.com/item/20873/a-melding-of-plants-and-hardscape Posted by mgervais
This wall isn't a prominent feature at the Chicago Botanic Garden. If I recall correctly, it's situated near the bathrooms. But it deserves a more exalted location! I love how the planted side mimics... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20873/a-melding-of-plants-and-hardscape Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20871/the-total-package http://www.finegardening.com/item/20871/the-total-package Posted by mgervais
This garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden has it all: gorgeous, meandering brick pathways, a classic teak bench, a refreshing and beautiful fountain, and the perfect mix of formality and... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20871/the-total-package Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20865/the-green-streets-of-chicago http://www.finegardening.com/item/20865/the-green-streets-of-chicago Posted by mgervais
I'd always heard that Chicago was a very green city (lots of gardens, not eco-friendly, though I'm sure it's got its eco-friendly attributes...). Michigan Avenue proves it! The median plantings are... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20865/the-green-streets-of-chicago Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20858/scenes-from-millenium-park http://www.finegardening.com/item/20858/scenes-from-millenium-park Posted by mgervais
As promised, here a few scenes from gardens in Millenium Park in downtown Chicago. A couple of these, forgive me, aren't garden-related, but I can't resist sharing two of the most successful pieces... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20858/scenes-from-millenium-park Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20844/scenes-from-lurie-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/20844/scenes-from-lurie-garden Posted by mgervais
I had a chance to visit Lurie Garden in Millenium Park in downtown Chicago a couple of weeks ago (thanks again to Amanda Thomsen, FG's newest blogger, who acted as my guide!), and it was spectacular... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20844/scenes-from-lurie-garden Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20839/more-bright-paint-for-the-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/20839/more-bright-paint-for-the-garden Posted by mgervais
Frames aren't the only things the folks at The Growing Place in Naperville, Illinois, are painting. Here they've created a cute little vignette by painting an old wooden door fuchsia and surrounding... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20839/more-bright-paint-for-the-garden Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20837/framing-a-natural-piece-of-art http://www.finegardening.com/item/20837/framing-a-natural-piece-of-art Posted by mgervais
Is there a plant in your garden that you adore more than any other? One that you think deserves more attention and fawning? A plant that is in its seasonal prime? Frame it! That's what the folks at... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20837/framing-a-natural-piece-of-art Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20830/a-chainlink-fence-transformed http://www.finegardening.com/item/20830/a-chainlink-fence-transformed Posted by mgervais
I spotted this sight while strolling the suburbs of Chicago a couple of weeks ago. I love how the gardener has camouflaged the chainlink fence with cosmos, sunflowers, and what looks to be a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20830/a-chainlink-fence-transformed Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20791/feelin-the-heat http://www.finegardening.com/item/20791/feelin-the-heat Posted by mgervais
Did I mention that it was HOT in Chicago when I visited a couple of weeks ago? We're talking mid-90s and steamy. Apparently, I wasn't the only one wilting in the heat. I spotted this little guy... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20791/feelin-the-heat Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:29:33 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20824/slideshow-personal-touches-make-all-the-difference http://www.finegardening.com/item/20824/slideshow-personal-touches-make-all-the-difference Posted by mgervais
Tour the California garden of Rebecca Sweet. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20824/slideshow-personal-touches-make-all-the-difference Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20786/living-in-the-front-yard http://www.finegardening.com/item/20786/living-in-the-front-yard Posted by mgervais
Here is an example of something I wish I saw more often in my gardening travels--places to sit in the front yard! Lauren McVey Rush, another gardener I visited when in Chicago a couple of weeks ago... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20786/living-in-the-front-yard Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20802/more-homemade-garden-structures http://www.finegardening.com/item/20802/more-homemade-garden-structures Posted by mgervais
Today we're revisiting Wendy Ory's garden in the suburbs of Chicago, where I notices two more beautiful garden structures created by Wendy's husband, Mike. It sure pays to have a spouse who's handy... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20802/more-homemade-garden-structures Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20781/repurposing-architectural-details-in-the-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/20781/repurposing-architectural-details-in-the-garden Posted by mgervais
I visited a bunch of gardens around Chicago a couple of weeks ago (special thanks to Amanda Thomsen, FG's newest blogger, who acted as my guide!), and in one of those gardens, I fell in love with... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20781/repurposing-architectural-details-in-the-garden Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20768/reader-photos-the-best-of-the-tomato-season http://www.finegardening.com/item/20768/reader-photos-the-best-of-the-tomato-season Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Cherry Ong. She says, "I just attended an heirloom tomato tasting session at my favorite local nursery here in Richmond, British Columbia, Phoenix Perennials. It was... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20768/reader-photos-the-best-of-the-tomato-season Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20762/theres-always-room-for-a-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/20762/theres-always-room-for-a-garden Posted by mgervais
Not everyone has dozens of acres to great their life's garden masterpiece. In fact, a vast number of people claim to have no space to garden at all. This garden proves that if there's a will, theres... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20762/theres-always-room-for-a-garden Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20696/les-quatre-vents-and-finally-some-flowers http://www.finegardening.com/item/20696/les-quatre-vents-and-finally-some-flowers Posted by mgervais
Lest you think there are no flowers...  I have this bad habit, I know, of choosing a lot of very green photos for the GPOD, and looking over the last two weeks of photos from Les Quatre Vents, I... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20696/les-quatre-vents-and-finally-some-flowers Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20689/les-quatre-vents-the-view-on-the-other-side http://www.finegardening.com/item/20689/les-quatre-vents-the-view-on-the-other-side Posted by mgervais
Yesterday we promised you the view on the other side of that scary rope bridge. Here it is! (note: this is not the view from the bridge...you can see the bridge in the top of the first photo) A... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20689/les-quatre-vents-the-view-on-the-other-side Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20686/les-quatre-vents-cross-if-you-dare http://www.finegardening.com/item/20686/les-quatre-vents-cross-if-you-dare Posted by mgervais
This long and narrow rope bridge spans a wooded ravine at Les Quatre Vents. It may look scary, but it's worth the trip to the middle, where you'll spot another whimsical frog in the foliage below... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20686/les-quatre-vents-cross-if-you-dare Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20680/les-quatre-vents-climbing-the-stairs http://www.finegardening.com/item/20680/les-quatre-vents-climbing-the-stairs Posted by mgervais
There are stairs everywhere at Les Quatre Vents, and they range from carefully constructed stone masterpieces (some dripping with moss) to steep log stairs that wind through foliagecovered... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20680/les-quatre-vents-climbing-the-stairs Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20677/les-quatre-vents-botanical-music http://www.finegardening.com/item/20677/les-quatre-vents-botanical-music Posted by mgervais
This little band of musical frogs is hidden in a series of tall arborvitae hedges. It's not easy to find, but when you do, your motion triggers a Dixieland jazz performance! **All last week... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20677/les-quatre-vents-botanical-music Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20674/les-quatre-vents-an-optical-illusion http://www.finegardening.com/item/20674/les-quatre-vents-an-optical-illusion Posted by mgervais
This paved pathway looks like it goes on forever, doesn't it? Look a little closer.... **All this week and next, we're featuring photos of the gardens at Les Quatre Vents, the home of Frank and Anne... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20674/les-quatre-vents-an-optical-illusion Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20671/les-quatre-vents-the-blue-moon-bridge http://www.finegardening.com/item/20671/les-quatre-vents-the-blue-moon-bridge Posted by mgervais
This Chinese moon bridge and its reflection create a gorgeous blue oval on a calm day. I've always wondered if it's hard to walk on one of these steeply-arched bridges...then I found a photo that showed me what I should have guessed all along...stairs! ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20671/les-quatre-vents-the-blue-moon-bridge Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20665/les-quatre-vents-curved-and-circular-steps http://www.finegardening.com/item/20665/les-quatre-vents-curved-and-circular-steps Posted by mgervais
Today we see a couple of gorgeous curved staircases that are planted with alpine and rock garden plants. Not only are the shapes of the stairs a softened version of the norm, but the plants soften these steps even more, making this a relaxed and inviting space. The... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20665/les-quatre-vents-curved-and-circular-steps Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20653/les-quatre-vents-water-and-reflections http://www.finegardening.com/item/20653/les-quatre-vents-water-and-reflections Posted by mgervais
Continuing the series of photos from Frank and Anne Cabot's gardens at Les Quatre Vents in Quebec, here are some shots of water and reflections from other parts of the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20653/les-quatre-vents-water-and-reflections Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20647/the-gardens-of-les-quatre-vents http://www.finegardening.com/item/20647/the-gardens-of-les-quatre-vents Posted by mgervais
Many years ago, I had the great privilege of working at Stonecrop Gardens, a small and wonderful public garden in upstate New York that was started by Frank and Anne Cabot in 1992. Frank is also the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20647/the-gardens-of-les-quatre-vents Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20642/a-reflection-steals-the-show http://www.finegardening.com/item/20642/a-reflection-steals-the-show Posted by mgervais
This container grouping in Laura Crockett's garden is successful because of several different factors. The screen behind the pots makes the plantings stand out beautifully, mking the plantings stand... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20642/a-reflection-steals-the-show Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20639/designing-in-black-and-white http://www.finegardening.com/item/20639/designing-in-black-and-white Posted by mgervais
This combo in Laura Crockett's garden in Hillsboro, Oregon, is a study in strong contrasts. The black pot and burgundy-leaved eucomis create lots of excitement when combined with the silvery leaves... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20639/designing-in-black-and-white Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20634/a-multipurpose-wall-with-wow-factor http://www.finegardening.com/item/20634/a-multipurpose-wall-with-wow-factor Posted by mgervais
This stunning metal wall in Laura Crocket's garden in Hillsboro, Oregon, serves several purposes. It serves as a backdrop for dramatic plantings on the public side, creating strong color contrasts... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20634/a-multipurpose-wall-with-wow-factor Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20628/a-different-perspective-just-as-good http://www.finegardening.com/item/20628/a-different-perspective-just-as-good Posted by mgervais
We featured Laura Crockett's garden in the magazine way back in the August 2005 issue, and ever since, I think of her garden as one of my all-time favorites. Laura has a quirky style that makes her... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20628/a-different-perspective-just-as-good Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20602/luscious-leaves http://www.finegardening.com/item/20602/luscious-leaves Posted by mgervais
This understaed combo is all about foliage. It almost begs you to lean down and touch the leaves. Who needs flowers with textures like these? Included is 'Catlin's Giant' carpet bugleweed Ajuga... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20602/luscious-leaves Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20599/yellow-lambs-ears-done-right http://www.finegardening.com/item/20599/yellow-lambs-ears-done-right Posted by mgervais
The thought of a yellow lambs' ears (Stachys byzantina 'Primrose Heron', USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8) could make you cringe if you haven't seen one before. But this combo designed by Freeland and... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20599/yellow-lambs-ears-done-right Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20589/topped-off-with-plants http://www.finegardening.com/item/20589/topped-off-with-plants Posted by mgervais
Today we feature a staircase at Chanticleer where the sloping handrail walls are planted with a lush combo of tropicals, perennials, and annuals. I would love to know what that beefy vine... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20589/topped-off-with-plants Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20580/a-gardeny-spot-to-enjoy-a-bite http://www.finegardening.com/item/20580/a-gardeny-spot-to-enjoy-a-bite Posted by mgervais
While in Pennsylvania a couple of weeks ago, our new assistant editor, Tony, and I had a chance to stop in at Terrain, the nursery run by the same stylish folks as Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20580/a-gardeny-spot-to-enjoy-a-bite Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20574/a-heavy-rainfall-transforms-plants http://www.finegardening.com/item/20574/a-heavy-rainfall-transforms-plants Posted by mgervais
A heavy rainfall in the northeast yesterday was a boon to our bedraggled and parched, late summer gardens, and while many of the plants in the area looked beaten down temporarily, it was interesting... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20574/a-heavy-rainfall-transforms-plants Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20535/more-from-the-ruins-garden-at-chanticleer http://www.finegardening.com/item/20535/more-from-the-ruins-garden-at-chanticleer Posted by mgervais
We finished off last week with some shots from the ruins garden at Chanticleer, and this week we have just a few more. Let me know if this is getting boring! (I doubt it...) I'm not sure what this... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20535/more-from-the-ruins-garden-at-chanticleer Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20528/playing-with-fire http://www.finegardening.com/item/20528/playing-with-fire Posted by mgervais
Here's another section of the ruins garden at Chanticleer, where the gardeners have turned an old fireplace into a playful place for succulents and plays on words. I love how the plants drip from... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20528/playing-with-fire Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20523/perfection-in-reflection http://www.finegardening.com/item/20523/perfection-in-reflection Posted by mgervais
I know I've featured this little area of Chanticleer Garden before, but I just visited it again (it's in the ruins garden) last week, and yet again, I could barely tear myself away. It's as about a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20523/perfection-in-reflection Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20518/two-mystery-plants-at-longwood-gardens http://www.finegardening.com/item/20518/two-mystery-plants-at-longwood-gardens Posted by mgervais
I fell in love with two plants I'd never seen before when I was at Longwood Gardens last week. Unfortunately, neither was labeled. Sure, I could email Longwood to beg for IDs, but I thought I'd ask... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20518/two-mystery-plants-at-longwood-gardens Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20512/the-coolest-public-restrooms-on-the-planet http://www.finegardening.com/item/20512/the-coolest-public-restrooms-on-the-planet Posted by mgervais
I visited Longwood Gardens down in Pennsylvania late last week, and one of the things I was most excited to see was, believe it or not, their new public bathrooms. When I was there late last summer... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20512/the-coolest-public-restrooms-on-the-planet Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20478/a-grand-mid-summer-display http://www.finegardening.com/item/20478/a-grand-mid-summer-display Posted by mgervais
This was the garden bed that greeted us at one of the gardens we visited a couple of weeks ago for the Garden Conservancy Open Days Program in northwestern Connecticut. It ran alond the entire... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20478/a-grand-mid-summer-display Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20473/a-pool-that-belongs http://www.finegardening.com/item/20473/a-pool-that-belongs Posted by mgervais
Here's an example of a pool that truly fits its surroundings. In this rural, natural setting, a bright turqoise patch of water with a wide, bright patio would have looked jarring and harsh. Instead... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20473/a-pool-that-belongs Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20469/looking-to-unlikely-materials http://www.finegardening.com/item/20469/looking-to-unlikely-materials Posted by mgervais
When I pulled into the parking lot at Atlock Farm a few weeks ago, this was the first thing to catch my eye. After admiring the intriguing mix of plants and the massive, drool-worthy metal... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20469/looking-to-unlikely-materials Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:10:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20451/garden-visiting-through-the-eyes-of-a-5-year-old http://www.finegardening.com/item/20451/garden-visiting-through-the-eyes-of-a-5-year-old Posted by mgervais
A couple of weeks ago I dragged my husband and daughter out with me to visit some gardens on a Garden Conservancy Open Day in northwestern Connecticut. To keep her happier longer, I gave my daughter... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20451/garden-visiting-through-the-eyes-of-a-5-year-old Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20415/the-cats-of-atlock-farm http://www.finegardening.com/item/20415/the-cats-of-atlock-farm Posted by mgervais
You all must know I'm a sucker for any pets in a garden. A few weeks ago I visited an author at Atlock Farm in Somerset, New Jersey, and got a huge fix! There's a big, happy family of cats at this... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20415/the-cats-of-atlock-farm Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20328/a-followup-on-the-heavenly-hell-strip http://www.finegardening.com/item/20328/a-followup-on-the-heavenly-hell-strip Posted by mgervais
Remember back in May when I posted about the beautiful hell strip I pass on my way to work each day? Refresh your memory here. Back then it was filled with beautiful purple and white tulips, and I... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20328/a-followup-on-the-heavenly-hell-strip Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20335/views-across-the-ponds-at-matterhorn http://www.finegardening.com/item/20335/views-across-the-ponds-at-matterhorn Posted by mgervais
The display gardens at Matterhorn Nursery in Spring Valley, New York, surround a series of ponds that offer a beautiful foreground for the structures that surround them. Here are just a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20335/views-across-the-ponds-at-matterhorn Thu, 28 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20329/a-garden-house-with-a-very-specific-purpose http://www.finegardening.com/item/20329/a-garden-house-with-a-very-specific-purpose Posted by mgervais
When I saw this little hut from across the lawn in the display gardens at Matterhorn Nursery in Spring Valley, New York, I was instantly smitten. I love the structure itself, its massive green... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20329/a-garden-house-with-a-very-specific-purpose Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20325/simple-stunning http://www.finegardening.com/item/20325/simple-stunning Posted by mgervais
One more scene from Linda Allard's garden in Washington, Connecticut. On the way to Linda's painting studio tucked into the woods, you pass by this beautiful view enhanced simply by a large copper... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20325/simple-stunning Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20320/white-cushions-impractical-but-gorgeous http://www.finegardening.com/item/20320/white-cushions-impractical-but-gorgeous Posted by mgervais
Here are a few more scenes from Linda Allard's gorgeous garden in Washington, Connecticut. Every piece of furniture on the terrace and by the pool sports snowy white cushions. I have to say that I... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20320/white-cushions-impractical-but-gorgeous Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20312/a-truly-grand-garden-tool-shed http://www.finegardening.com/item/20312/a-truly-grand-garden-tool-shed Posted by mgervais
A few weeks ago I took advantage of the Garden Conservancy's Open Days program and got to visit Linda Allard's gorgeous garden in Washington, Connecticut. Linda Allard designed clothing for Ellen... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20312/a-truly-grand-garden-tool-shed Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20250/ouch http://www.finegardening.com/item/20250/ouch Posted by mgervais
When I went to visit Bob and Christa Stamper's garden in Zionsville, Pennsylvania, a few weeks ago, Bob pointed out this tree, and I was horrified... Holy cow! He says, "This is the common... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20250/ouch Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20246/perfection-is-boring http://www.finegardening.com/item/20246/perfection-is-boring Posted by mgervais
I love wandering a formal garden and finding a coiled garden hose in the midst of the order, in plain sight. It brings everything down to earth and reinforces the fact that a garden is a labor of... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20246/perfection-is-boring Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20244/what-would-you-do http://www.finegardening.com/item/20244/what-would-you-do Posted by mgervais
I'm not sure how I feel about this little patio at the Cross Estate Gardens in Bernardsville, New Jersey. I like the globe/circle theme, but perhaps they should have embraced it a little more... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20244/what-would-you-do Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20238/even-in-rough-shape-old-beats-new http://www.finegardening.com/item/20238/even-in-rough-shape-old-beats-new Posted by mgervais
Someone must really love this huge urn at the Cross Estate Gardens in Bernardsville, New Jersey. It looks good from afar, right? But up close it looks like this gorgeous vessel has had a rough life... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20238/even-in-rough-shape-old-beats-new Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20218/its-russian-sage-time http://www.finegardening.com/item/20218/its-russian-sage-time Posted by mgervais
I visited a bunch of gardens in New Jersey last week, and one of the most surprising was Colonial Park Gardens in Somerset. It was blazing sun by the time I got there, so these photos aren't the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20218/its-russian-sage-time Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20232/and-finally-some-color http://www.finegardening.com/item/20232/and-finally-some-color Posted by mgervais
I just took a look at all of the GPODs for the last 2 1/2 weeks and realized that there hasn't been a single ounce of color besides green in any of the photos. Can't have that! So, to get your color... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20232/and-finally-some-color Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20216/reader-photo-a-walkway-in-japan http://www.finegardening.com/item/20216/reader-photo-a-walkway-in-japan Posted by mgervais
Bob Stamper in Zionsville, Pennsylvania, was inspired by all of the recent photos of Innisfree to send in this photo. He says, "I took this photo in Kanazawa, Japan, a few years ago. It was part... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20216/reader-photo-a-walkway-in-japan Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20175/yet-another-cool-chair http://www.finegardening.com/item/20175/yet-another-cool-chair Posted by mgervais
One last scene from Innisfree and I'm DONE, I promise! Gray wouldn't normally be my first choice as a hardscape color in a garden, but these gray chairs fit this calm scene perfectly. The color... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20175/yet-another-cool-chair Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20170/wave-hill-chairs-at-innisfree http://www.finegardening.com/item/20170/wave-hill-chairs-at-innisfree Posted by mgervais
Everywhere you go at Innisfree, you find these wonderful chairs. They're generally called Wave Hill chairs (you'll find oodles of them at Wave Hill, too), but they were designed by Gerrit Rietveld in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20170/wave-hill-chairs-at-innisfree Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20162/beauty-up-close-and-from-afar http://www.finegardening.com/item/20162/beauty-up-close-and-from-afar Posted by mgervais
I hope you're not tired of seeing images from Innisfree Garden yet, because I can't help myself from devoting another couple of days to this amazing place. Today I'm highlighting this beautiful patio... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20162/beauty-up-close-and-from-afar Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20088/a-walkway-amongst-the-ferns http://www.finegardening.com/item/20088/a-walkway-amongst-the-ferns Posted by mgervais
I adore this walkway through the ferns and over a creek at Innisfree Garden in Millbrook New York. Its meandering path adds so much to this scene, and it was great fun to walk on. It looks simple to... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20088/a-walkway-amongst-the-ferns Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20084/when-stone-and-wood-become-one http://www.finegardening.com/item/20084/when-stone-and-wood-become-one Posted by mgervais
Here's another shot of some stonework at Innisfree Garden, but here, it's hard to tell where the stone ends and the plants begin. Lichens are the common denominator here, blurring the lines between... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20084/when-stone-and-wood-become-one Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20078/stonework-at-innisfree http://www.finegardening.com/item/20078/stonework-at-innisfree Posted by mgervais
Innisfree Garden in Millbrook, New York, is one of my very favorite public gardens ever, and one of the reasons I love it so much is its stonework. Gorgeous, whimsical, intricate, monumental, its... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20078/stonework-at-innisfree Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20076/ive-taken-a-trip-in-a-time-machine http://www.finegardening.com/item/20076/ive-taken-a-trip-in-a-time-machine Posted by mgervais
...back to the days of the dinosaurs. That's what it feels like when I see the stand of monster petasites leaves along the pond at Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring, New York! These things are... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20076/ive-taken-a-trip-in-a-time-machine Mon, 04 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20073/a-hudson-valley-bee-skep http://www.finegardening.com/item/20073/a-hudson-valley-bee-skep Posted by mgervais
A couple of weekends ago I went on a whirlwind tour of some Hudson Valley (New York) gardens with a couple of gardening buddies. I'll be featuring some of the sights we saw this week. I'll start... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20073/a-hudson-valley-bee-skep Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20049/free-at-last http://www.finegardening.com/item/20049/free-at-last Posted by mgervais
I wonder how many years this poor tree spent confined in a too-small planter box? No matter. It seems to have adjusted just fine to its new-found freedom. You could almost think of it as living... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20049/free-at-last Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19989/more-pets-in-the-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/19989/more-pets-in-the-garden Posted by mgervais
There were too many great pets to choose from yesterday, so I'm continuing the theme today! Have fun meeting some of the cutest garden helpers around... A couple of years ago, FG spoinsored a "Pets... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19989/more-pets-in-the-garden Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19980/our-most-beloved-garden-helpers http://www.finegardening.com/item/19980/our-most-beloved-garden-helpers Posted by mgervais
As promised in yesterday's post, today is dedicated to the pets we've met in gardens across the country. We can't help but snap a few photos of them when we're on photo shoots. After all, they can... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19980/our-most-beloved-garden-helpers Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19976/a-hunter-in-the-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/19976/a-hunter-in-the-garden Posted by mgervais
We finished off last week with Lynn Felici-Gallant's container creations, and we'll start this week with her dog, Hunter, in her garden. Hunter is Lynn's gardening companion, and has quite a story... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19976/a-hunter-in-the-garden Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19966/less-can-be-more-in-containers http://www.finegardening.com/item/19966/less-can-be-more-in-containers Posted by mgervais
Lest you think Lynn Felici-Gallant only designs window boxes (see yesterday's post), check out this simple, gorgeous container she designed with just ‘Belle Blanche’ datura (Datura metel... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19966/less-can-be-more-in-containers Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19960/wonderful-windowboxes http://www.finegardening.com/item/19960/wonderful-windowboxes Posted by mgervais
Window boxes aren't a common sight on my travels. Perhaps they're considered old-fashioned, or maybe high maintenance? I'm happy to see that garden designer Lynn Felici-Gallant is filling the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19960/wonderful-windowboxes Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19942/giant-ladys-slippers http://www.finegardening.com/item/19942/giant-ladys-slippers Posted by mgervais
I'm getting super-excited to visit Stonecrop Gardens this weekend. But I'm sad that I won't get to see this beautiful sight again, since this was taken more than a month earlier last year. This stand... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19942/giant-ladys-slippers Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19927/push-your-pot-off-the-patio-and-into-the-plants http://www.finegardening.com/item/19927/push-your-pot-off-the-patio-and-into-the-plants Posted by mgervais
Containers aren't just for patios and decks, they can also be used as focal points within a planting. Scott Endres pushed this pot off the patio and into the border in his St. Paul, Minnesota, garden. The... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19927/push-your-pot-off-the-patio-and-into-the-plants Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19923/similar-plants-make-a-subtle-tapestry http://www.finegardening.com/item/19923/similar-plants-make-a-subtle-tapestry Posted by mgervais
Walking around the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, this might be the last plant combo you'd notice, tucked under a few shrubs near the exit. But when you've walked around as many public gardens as I... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19923/similar-plants-make-a-subtle-tapestry Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19920/matchy-matchy-in-a-good-way http://www.finegardening.com/item/19920/matchy-matchy-in-a-good-way Posted by mgervais
Can succulents GET any cooler? I snapped this shot in a garden in California a few years ago. I love how the peachy stems match the peachy wall, and how the cascading lotus vine (Lotus berthelotii... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19920/matchy-matchy-in-a-good-way Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19897/reader-photo-a-second-season-in-a-utah-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/19897/reader-photo-a-second-season-in-a-utah-garden Posted by mgervais
Way back on May 12th, I posted a photo from Sarah Post Lee (refresh your memory here) that showed her spring garden in St. George, Utah, that utilizes lots of winter-hardy annuals for early color... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19897/reader-photo-a-second-season-in-a-utah-garden Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19875/reader-photos-time-to-leave-the-nest-kiddies http://www.finegardening.com/item/19875/reader-photos-time-to-leave-the-nest-kiddies Posted by mgervais
Remember when I posted Pam Wittenberg's photos of the hummingbird nest she'd found and some shots of the babies, begging for food from their mother? Click here to refresh your memory. That was just a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19875/reader-photos-time-to-leave-the-nest-kiddies Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19868/reader-photo-the-cicadas-are-back http://www.finegardening.com/item/19868/reader-photo-the-cicadas-are-back Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Susan Stork in Jefferson City, Missouri. She says, "The 13-year cicadas have invaded the mid-west and we hear their daily mating call, see the exo-skeletons on the trees and in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19868/reader-photo-the-cicadas-are-back Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:40:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/20209/welcome-to-the-fine-gardening-garden-photo-of-the-day-blog-eletter http://www.finegardening.com/item/20209/welcome-to-the-fine-gardening-garden-photo-of-the-day-blog-eletter Posted by mgervais
Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a spectacular plant, a stunning plant combination, or any number of other subjects. Think of it as your morning jolt of green.Sign up to... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/20209/welcome-to-the-fine-gardening-garden-photo-of-the-day-blog-eletter Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19857/veggie-trellising-ideas-from-longwood-gardens http://www.finegardening.com/item/19857/veggie-trellising-ideas-from-longwood-gardens Posted by mgervais
It's impossible to come away from a visit to Longwood Gardens without some serious inspiration. Check out these interesting ideas for trellising veggies with humble materials. Time to dig out... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19857/veggie-trellising-ideas-from-longwood-gardens Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19843/from-orange-to-purple http://www.finegardening.com/item/19843/from-orange-to-purple Posted by mgervais
Let's move counterclockwise to the other side of the color wheel today and enjoy two purple combos with some of my all-time favorite plants. Photo #1: Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, Pennsylvania. A... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19843/from-orange-to-purple Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19832/orange-is-a-lovely-distraction http://www.finegardening.com/item/19832/orange-is-a-lovely-distraction Posted by mgervais
If anything could distract from the awesome pruning job on the huge conical shrub on the upper terrace of this scene at Longwood Gardens, it would be the shocking orange of this azalea. Wow! I'm not... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19832/orange-is-a-lovely-distraction Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19829/repetition-is-the-key-to-happiness http://www.finegardening.com/item/19829/repetition-is-the-key-to-happiness Posted by mgervais
Even just one of these containers is dreamy (1st photo). But a dozen of them (2nd photo)? Stunning! These photos were taken at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19829/repetition-is-the-key-to-happiness Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19815/is-the-coast-clear http://www.finegardening.com/item/19815/is-the-coast-clear Posted by mgervais
Please indulge me while I personify this plant I came across on my walk home from the coffeehouse with my family last weekend. To me, it looks like she was being chased, and is hiding around a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19815/is-the-coast-clear Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19791/winterthur-primroses http://www.finegardening.com/item/19791/winterthur-primroses Posted by mgervais
My trip to Pennsylvania and Delaware a couple of weeks ago coincided with the peak bloom of the candelabra-type primroses. Here's an amazing display of them at the quarry garden at Winterthur in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19791/winterthur-primroses Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19802/still-in-baliand-loving-it http://www.finegardening.com/item/19802/still-in-baliand-loving-it Posted by mgervais
Yesterday just wasn't enough of Michelle Derviss' awesome garden, so today we view it from another angle. Here's what Michelle had to say about this little tableau: "In 2006 I traveled to Bali with a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19802/still-in-baliand-loving-it Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19799/a-little-slice-of-bali-in-california http://www.finegardening.com/item/19799/a-little-slice-of-bali-in-california Posted by mgervais
Today's photos take us to Michelle Derviss' back yard in her garden in Novato, California. I visited her a couple of years ago, and was captivated by this relaxing yet exciting space. I asked her to... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19799/a-little-slice-of-bali-in-california Tue, 31 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19757/reader-photos-more-baby-hummingbirds http://www.finegardening.com/item/19757/reader-photos-more-baby-hummingbirds Posted by mgervais
More great photos from Pam Wittenberg in Santa Rosa, California, today. Of these, she says, "I was down near the creek in our backyard pulling dead twigs and branches down when I got divebombed by an... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19757/reader-photos-more-baby-hummingbirds Mon, 30 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19754/reader-photos-a-startling-visitor http://www.finegardening.com/item/19754/reader-photos-a-startling-visitor Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Pam Wittenberg in Santa Rosa, California. She says, "My husband found this caterpillar hanging out on the backside of a piece of discarded lumber in our side yard. I moved it... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19754/reader-photos-a-startling-visitor Fri, 27 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19749/pondside-at-the-morris-arboretum http://www.finegardening.com/item/19749/pondside-at-the-morris-arboretum Posted by mgervais
Some peaceful scenes by the pond from our visit to the Morris Arboretum last week. Enjoy your weekend! Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog! Every weekday we post a new photo of... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19749/pondside-at-the-morris-arboretum Thu, 26 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19745/gingers-that-every-gardener-should-grow http://www.finegardening.com/item/19745/gingers-that-every-gardener-should-grow Posted by mgervais
Our trip to Pennsylvania last week coincided perfectly with the rhododendron and the primrose blooms, which were stunning, but I was equally impressed with the gingers. It's still early days out... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19745/gingers-that-every-gardener-should-grow Wed, 25 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19740/frogs-from-another-dimension http://www.finegardening.com/item/19740/frogs-from-another-dimension Posted by mgervais
When you first glance at these photos of some frogs at the Tyler Arboretum outside Philadelphia, you might not think there's anything out of the ordinary, but look again... Their eyes are level with... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19740/frogs-from-another-dimension Tue, 24 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19734/a-home-fit-for-a-gnome http://www.finegardening.com/item/19734/a-home-fit-for-a-gnome Posted by mgervais
The Tyler Arboretum's Magical Habitats exhibition, which officially opens on Saturday, promises to be enchanting. When our assistant art director, Steven Cominsky, and I visited last week, a few... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19734/a-home-fit-for-a-gnome Mon, 23 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19731/eek-a-snake http://www.finegardening.com/item/19731/eek-a-snake Posted by mgervais
I stumbled upon this little snake in the vegetable garden at the Tyler Arboretum last week. So clever! Stay tuned for more from the Tyler Arboretum tomorrow. They have a Magical Habitats exhibition... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19731/eek-a-snake Fri, 20 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19727/a-trees-root-system-revealed http://www.finegardening.com/item/19727/a-trees-root-system-revealed Posted by mgervais
I've often wondered, when admiring a tree, what its root system looks like. The Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia found an interesting way to illustrate the breadth of a tree's root system: they... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19727/a-trees-root-system-revealed Thu, 19 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19713/everythings-bigger-at-longwood http://www.finegardening.com/item/19713/everythings-bigger-at-longwood Posted by mgervais
The rex begonia vine (Cissus discolor, USDA Hardiness Zone 11) is one of the greatest vines you can add to your shady containers. I usually grow it in its own small pot on a homemade bamboo tuteur... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19713/everythings-bigger-at-longwood Wed, 18 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19666/from-eyesore-to-eye-catching http://www.finegardening.com/item/19666/from-eyesore-to-eye-catching Posted by mgervais
Several years ago my neighbors and friends Laura and Bruce had an absolutely MONSTER dead tree taken down in their back yard at the end of their driveway. Seriously, this thing was huge... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19666/from-eyesore-to-eye-catching Tue, 17 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19661/a-not-so-humble-hell-strip http://www.finegardening.com/item/19661/a-not-so-humble-hell-strip Posted by mgervais
I pass the picturesque Bridgewater Village Store every day on my way to work, and over the years, I've been enthralled by their tiny little hell strip. Every season sees a new, striking design. This... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19661/a-not-so-humble-hell-strip Mon, 16 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19644/reader-photos-light-and-shadow http://www.finegardening.com/item/19644/reader-photos-light-and-shadow Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Carol Thompson in Charlotte, North Carolina. She says, "I took these pictures late one spring afternoon in my garden. With the sun backlighting several of the plants, it... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19644/reader-photos-light-and-shadow Fri, 13 May 2011 08:45:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19656/slideshow-a-self-sown-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/19656/slideshow-a-self-sown-garden Posted by mgervais
In midsummer, Dean Riddle's garden in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York is in splendid form and composed largely of self-sowing plants. Take a slideshow tour and enjoy the views. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19656/slideshow-a-self-sown-garden Fri, 13 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19635/reader-photo-a-hunters-unique-camouflage http://www.finegardening.com/item/19635/reader-photo-a-hunters-unique-camouflage Posted by mgervais
They say that pets often begin to look like their owners, but in this case, the pet is beginning to look like its owner's garden! Elizabeth Healy of Danbury, Connecticut (Liz is the copy editor... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19635/reader-photo-a-hunters-unique-camouflage Thu, 12 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19597/reader-photo-blooms-in-the-desert http://www.finegardening.com/item/19597/reader-photo-blooms-in-the-desert Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Sara Post Lee in St. George, Utah. She says, "I live in the Utah desert not far from Las Vegas, with an annual rainfall of only 8 inches.  Learning to garden here after a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19597/reader-photo-blooms-in-the-desert Wed, 11 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19575/reader-photos-succulents-and-water-gardens-in-california-containers http://www.finegardening.com/item/19575/reader-photos-succulents-and-water-gardens-in-california-containers Posted by mgervais
One last day of photos from Guida Quon's garden in Santa Ana, California. Today, check out Guida's impressive collection of succulents, as well as the opposite side of the containergardening... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19575/reader-photos-succulents-and-water-gardens-in-california-containers Tue, 10 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19571/reader-photos-dripping-with-atmosphere http://www.finegardening.com/item/19571/reader-photos-dripping-with-atmosphere Posted by mgervais
Day 2 of Guida Quon's garden in Santa Ana, California! Check out Guida's amazing sitting area festooned with Spanish moss. It's like something out of a fairy tale. Stay tuned for more photos of... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19571/reader-photos-dripping-with-atmosphere Mon, 09 May 2011 15:09:53 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19631/container-shootout-vote-for-your-favorite http://www.finegardening.com/item/19631/container-shootout-vote-for-your-favorite Posted by mgervais
Which container do you like better, Steve's or Michelle's? ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19631/container-shootout-vote-for-your-favorite Mon, 09 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19567/reader-photos-the-coolest-vintage-garden-tool-ever http://www.finegardening.com/item/19567/reader-photos-the-coolest-vintage-garden-tool-ever Posted by mgervais
Over the past few months, avid gardener Guida Quon from Santa Ana, California, has sent me several photos of her garden, and I'm more and more intriqued with every email that arrives in my inbox... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19567/reader-photos-the-coolest-vintage-garden-tool-ever Fri, 06 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19565/reader-photo-the-original-robins-egg-blue http://www.finegardening.com/item/19565/reader-photo-the-original-robins-egg-blue Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Dorothy Kerr. She says, "This is spring at its best. Mother robin's eggs in a weeping mulberry tree in Central Ohio." Beautiful, Dorothy! Thanks for capturing this. Welcome to... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19565/reader-photo-the-original-robins-egg-blue Thu, 05 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19559/were-gardeners-too http://www.finegardening.com/item/19559/were-gardeners-too Posted by mgervais
I get asked all the time whether the FG staffers are actually gardeners or even have gardens. Luckily, the answer is YES! For proof, check out these containers created by our very own art director... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19559/were-gardeners-too Wed, 04 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19555/reader-photos-dr-seuss-would-be-a-fan-of-this-plant http://www.finegardening.com/item/19555/reader-photos-dr-seuss-would-be-a-fan-of-this-plant Posted by mgervais
Today's photo takes us, yet again, to Jan Meissner's garden in Avon, Ohio. Today she says, "Weeping threadleaf arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Filiformis', USDA Hardiness Zones 2-7) seems like a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19555/reader-photos-dr-seuss-would-be-a-fan-of-this-plant Tue, 03 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19553/reader-photo-hens-and-chicks-in-a-cage http://www.finegardening.com/item/19553/reader-photo-hens-and-chicks-in-a-cage Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Jan Meissner in Avon, Ohio. She says, "Antique bird cages make great planters for succulents. This cage sits out all year long, (for 2 winters so far) and the only upkeep is a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19553/reader-photo-hens-and-chicks-in-a-cage Mon, 02 May 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19546/reader-photos-containers-by-cherry-ong http://www.finegardening.com/item/19546/reader-photos-containers-by-cherry-ong Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Cherry Ong in Richmond, British Columbia. She says, "Just shortly prior to reading your blog post entitled "Can I top this?" I was looking at pictures of my past containers... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19546/reader-photos-containers-by-cherry-ong Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19535/a-handsome-basil-for-the-annual-border http://www.finegardening.com/item/19535/a-handsome-basil-for-the-annual-border Posted by mgervais
Here's another cool plant at the University of Tennessee Research Center in Jackson. It's a basil with highly ruffled, crinkled leaves (Ocimum basilicum 'Green Ruffles', annual). Compared to the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19535/a-handsome-basil-for-the-annual-border Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19531/behold-the-giant-milkweed http://www.finegardening.com/item/19531/behold-the-giant-milkweed Posted by mgervais
I ran into this plant (well, not literally...) at the University of Tennessee Research Center in Jackson a few years ago. I immediately thought it was a beefy asclepias. Close, but not quite! Its... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19531/behold-the-giant-milkweed Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19495/watering-cans-as-garden-ornaments http://www.finegardening.com/item/19495/watering-cans-as-garden-ornaments Posted by mgervais
Here are two charming ways to display collections of vintage watering cans. The first is from Sabrina and Freeland Tanner's garden in Napa, California. The second was taken in a garden in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19495/watering-cans-as-garden-ornaments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19493/can-i-top-this http://www.finegardening.com/item/19493/can-i-top-this Posted by mgervais
I'm starting to pull my containers out of the shed and place them around my patio, and I'm dreaming up new plant combos every day. It's almost time to plant them up, and like every spring, Im... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19493/can-i-top-this Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19491/boots-and-begonias http://www.finegardening.com/item/19491/boots-and-begonias Posted by mgervais
A back-stoop vignette in a garden in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog! Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a spectacular plant, a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19491/boots-and-begonias Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19489/pansies-at-filoli http://www.finegardening.com/item/19489/pansies-at-filoli Posted by mgervais
Whenever I think I'm bored with pansies, and won't buy any this year, I look at this photo and start looking for my wallet and car keys. This was taken a few years ago in the springtime at Filoli in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19489/pansies-at-filoli Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19471/succulents-in-north-carolina http://www.finegardening.com/item/19471/succulents-in-north-carolina Posted by mgervais
The last time I visited North Carolina, I was consumed by succulents. Between Plant Delights Nursery and the JC Raulston Arboretum, I was in heaven! Here are some shots of my favorites. Welcome to... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19471/succulents-in-north-carolina Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19469/red-white-in-the-herb-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/19469/red-white-in-the-herb-garden Posted by mgervais
A striking combo of corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas, annual) and ajowan (Carum copticum, annual). This photo was taken at Cornell Plantations in Ithaca, New York. Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19469/red-white-in-the-herb-garden Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19465/reader-photos-woolly-thyme-like-tumbling-water http://www.finegardening.com/item/19465/reader-photos-woolly-thyme-like-tumbling-water Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Jan Meissner in Avon, Ohio. She says, "I love the way my woolly creeping thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus, USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9) flows into my dry creek bed like water... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19465/reader-photos-woolly-thyme-like-tumbling-water Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19132/dreamy-garden-ornaments-you-can-buy http://www.finegardening.com/item/19132/dreamy-garden-ornaments-you-can-buy Posted by mgervais
I visited Bedrock Gardens, Jill Nooney's garden in Lee, New Hampshire, last year and fell in love with these gem stems. They're made from glass deck prisms, and look amazing in Jills... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19132/dreamy-garden-ornaments-you-can-buy Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19129/one-last-wacky-hosta http://www.finegardening.com/item/19129/one-last-wacky-hosta Posted by mgervais
Let's wrap up this week's hosta theme with one more from the Thyrums. This one is called 'Praying Hands', and for the life of me, I can't figure out why (any ideas?). But it's cool! Those twisty... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19129/one-last-wacky-hosta Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19126/a-classic-hosta-complements-a-garden-ornament http://www.finegardening.com/item/19126/a-classic-hosta-complements-a-garden-ornament Posted by mgervais
Out of all the hundreds and hundreds of hosta varieties in the world, only a few keep popping up over and over because they're timeless stunners. 'June' is one of those hostas. You can see why... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19126/a-classic-hosta-complements-a-garden-ornament Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19123/an-itty-bitty-irresistible-hosta http://www.finegardening.com/item/19123/an-itty-bitty-irresistible-hosta Posted by mgervais
There's a whole world of tiny hostas out there that are just starting to get the attention they deserve. They all seem to have such cute names, like 'Bitsy Gold', 'Corkscrew', 'Popo', 'Tiny Tears... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19123/an-itty-bitty-irresistible-hosta Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19121/another-gorgeous-hosta http://www.finegardening.com/item/19121/another-gorgeous-hosta Posted by mgervais
Yesterday's hosta was tops for glamour, but today's, also in Eve and Per Thyrum's garden in Wilmington, Delaware, is incredibly satisfying, too. This one is neat, tidy, and oh-so-pretty in a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19121/another-gorgeous-hosta Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19118/the-most-beautiful-hosta-in-the-world http://www.finegardening.com/item/19118/the-most-beautiful-hosta-in-the-world Posted by mgervais
OK, so you might disagree, but I think this hosta (the one next to the azalea), in Eve and Per Thyrum's front yard in Wilmington, Delaware, is the most gorgeous hosta I've ever seen. It's called... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19118/the-most-beautiful-hosta-in-the-world Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19107/bring-the-indoors-outside http://www.finegardening.com/item/19107/bring-the-indoors-outside Posted by mgervais
Are you busy planning your container designs for the season? Try bringing some traditional houseplants out into the light. This is a rubber plant (Ficus elastica cv.) I bought cheap at Home Depot a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19107/bring-the-indoors-outside Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:34:24 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19089/a-different-perspective http://www.finegardening.com/item/19089/a-different-perspective Posted by mgervais
The classic sunflower always seems to be photographed head on. But the way my garden is situated, this is what I see as I walk to my car each morning during the summer, since the sunflowers point... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19089/a-different-perspective Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19073/wisteria-at-dumbarton-oaks http://www.finegardening.com/item/19073/wisteria-at-dumbarton-oaks Posted by mgervais
I don't think I've ever seen wisteria look as beautiful as it did at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington D.C. when I visited a few years ago. If you ever find yourself in D.C., go and visit this amazing... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19073/wisteria-at-dumbarton-oaks Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19060/at-the-top-of-my-spring-shopping-list http://www.finegardening.com/item/19060/at-the-top-of-my-spring-shopping-list Posted by mgervais
I spotted this colewort at White Flower Farm's display gardens in Litchfield, Connecticut, a couple of years ago and fell madly in love. Colewort (Crambe cordifolia, USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9) grows... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19060/at-the-top-of-my-spring-shopping-list Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19025/reader-photo-beautiful-bark http://www.finegardening.com/item/19025/reader-photo-beautiful-bark Posted by mgervais
After leaves and overall size and shape, bark seems to be the last thing people consider when choosing a tree, but maybe it should be the first! Kathy Maras in Glen Ellyn, Illinois sent in these... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19025/reader-photo-beautiful-bark Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/19023/reader-photo-a-gnomefest-moment http://www.finegardening.com/item/19023/reader-photo-a-gnomefest-moment Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from John Magee in Chantilly, Virginia. He says, "This was from our “Gnomefest 2006” party.  Enjoy!" Thanks, John, for sharing your friends with us! They look like... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/19023/reader-photo-a-gnomefest-moment Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18975/reader-photos-springtime-ice http://www.finegardening.com/item/18975/reader-photos-springtime-ice Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Amy in Hershey, Pennsylvania. She says, "I really abhor the ice and hail this close to spring, but it melts quickly and I love the little icy prisons the plants become trapped... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18975/reader-photos-springtime-ice Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18922/reflections-at-chanticleer-revisited http://www.finegardening.com/item/18922/reflections-at-chanticleer-revisited Posted by mgervais
Way back in January of 2010 I posted a photo from the ruins garden at Chanticleer in Wayne, Pennsylvania, but I just found a few more and thought you all might like to revisit this gorgeous setting... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18922/reflections-at-chanticleer-revisited Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18920/highlighting-a-gorgeous-tree http://www.finegardening.com/item/18920/highlighting-a-gorgeous-tree Posted by mgervais
I stumbled upon this little stairway vignette a few years ago on a garden tour hosted by Tangletown Gardens in Minneapolis. I love how the white pots harmonize with the birch's bark, and how the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18920/highlighting-a-gorgeous-tree Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18916/reader-photo-drumsticks-and-coneflowers http://www.finegardening.com/item/18916/reader-photo-drumsticks-and-coneflowers Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Gregory Smaus in Seattle, Washington. He says, "Here is one  of my favorite photos from my own garden. I like it because it shows the fun of repeating forms. The cones of... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18916/reader-photo-drumsticks-and-coneflowers Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18906/a-purple-and-white-combo-for-full-sun http://www.finegardening.com/item/18906/a-purple-and-white-combo-for-full-sun Posted by mgervais
Here's a great full-sun combo designed by my friend Rebecca Batchie for a garden in South Kent, Connecticut. I love how it's a subtle and cohesive mix of white/cream and purple. Here are the plants... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18906/a-purple-and-white-combo-for-full-sun Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18881/take-the-time-to-see http://www.finegardening.com/item/18881/take-the-time-to-see Posted by mgervais
...the fleeting details. I was walking around the lake at Innisfree Garden in Millbrook, New York, a couple of summers ago with a bunch of gardening pals when we just happened to catch this ephemeral... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18881/take-the-time-to-see Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18872/creative-tree-training http://www.finegardening.com/item/18872/creative-tree-training Posted by mgervais
There wasn't a gardener around to grill when I took this photo of a cutleaf japanese maple at Boscobel Restoration in Garrison, New York, a few years ago. I assume the trunk didn't grow this way on... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18872/creative-tree-training Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18851/the-jumbled-peony http://www.finegardening.com/item/18851/the-jumbled-peony Posted by mgervais
I love how, even in its tightly coiled state, this peony bud hints at the exuberance and crazy, unorganized extravagance that's to come. No symmetrical, mathematical order to this flower. At least... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18851/the-jumbled-peony Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18831/in-the-mist http://www.finegardening.com/item/18831/in-the-mist Posted by mgervais
A misty morning scene at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Japanese garden in October. Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog! Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18831/in-the-mist Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18662/another-sweeping-statement http://www.finegardening.com/item/18662/another-sweeping-statement Posted by mgervais
Speaking of sweeps (see Friday's post), here's another inspired sweep of plants from Freeland and Sabrina Tanner in their garden in Napa, California. This time it's a border of lamb's ears Stachys... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18662/another-sweeping-statement Fri, 11 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18660/break-out-of-your-aureola-rut http://www.finegardening.com/item/18660/break-out-of-your-aureola-rut Posted by mgervais
When most people think of Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9), they automatically think of the most popular and most commonly available cultivar 'Aureola'. But... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18660/break-out-of-your-aureola-rut Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18498/mowing-made-easy http://www.finegardening.com/item/18498/mowing-made-easy Posted by mgervais
I love the idea of a wide edging of bricks or pavers along a perennial border. I looks neat and tidy, but it also cuts down on maintenance. No need to get out the edger or the weed-whacker here! This... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18498/mowing-made-easy Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18491/a-planter-box-on-steroids http://www.finegardening.com/item/18491/a-planter-box-on-steroids Posted by mgervais
Scott Endres, co-owner of Tangletown Gardens (one of the coolest nurseries EVER!) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, created this planting for the box on the porch of his St. Paul, Minnesota, home. Its... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18491/a-planter-box-on-steroids Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18511/a-sultry-plant-combo-at-nybg http://www.finegardening.com/item/18511/a-sultry-plant-combo-at-nybg Posted by mgervais
I found this little combo a few years ago in the Lady's Border at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. Red/burgundy is the theme here, and the star of the show is the architectural Oakhurst... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18511/a-sultry-plant-combo-at-nybg Mon, 07 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18509/reader-photo-spring-blues http://www.finegardening.com/item/18509/reader-photo-spring-blues Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Julie Witmer. She says, "This two-year-old combination is planted at "Gilmore Gardens", the name we have affectionately given to our small borough lot in western Pennsylvania... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18509/reader-photo-spring-blues Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18534/reader-photo-falling-snowflake-cedar-waxwing http://www.finegardening.com/item/18534/reader-photo-falling-snowflake-cedar-waxwing Posted by mgervais
There is so much about this photo that I love. First, it was taken by one of my favorite gardeners, and a frequent commenter on the GPOD, Deanne Fortnam. Second, this cedar waxwing is GORGEOUS... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18534/reader-photo-falling-snowflake-cedar-waxwing Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18532/reader-photo-spring-reflection http://www.finegardening.com/item/18532/reader-photo-spring-reflection Posted by mgervais
I couldn't resist posting one last beautiful photo from Viktoria Mullin. I'm guessing the tree is a redbud (Cercis canadensis, USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9). Viktoria says, "This is a little spring... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18532/reader-photo-spring-reflection Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18484/reader-photos-springtime-at-chanticleer http://www.finegardening.com/item/18484/reader-photos-springtime-at-chanticleer Posted by mgervais
If you like's Viktoria Mullin's springtime photos from Longwood Gardens yesterday, you'll love her photos from Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, Pennsylvania, today. Here's a taste of what we're all... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18484/reader-photos-springtime-at-chanticleer Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18475/reader-photos-springtime-at-longwood http://www.finegardening.com/item/18475/reader-photos-springtime-at-longwood Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Viktoria Mullin from Cromwell, Connecticut. She loves to visit Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania in the springtime, and wanted to share some photos she took there last spring... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18475/reader-photos-springtime-at-longwood Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18437/reader-photo-an-arch-completes-the-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/18437/reader-photo-an-arch-completes-the-garden Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Gail Gee in Fulton, Maryland. She says, "This area of my garden is planted in all cool colors-- pinks, blues, and silvers. The bed  is heavily planted with... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18437/reader-photo-an-arch-completes-the-garden Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18411/a-humble-garden-ornament http://www.finegardening.com/item/18411/a-humble-garden-ornament Posted by mgervais
You might think this is a piece of driftwood that Barbara Weirich dragged up from the shores of Lake Michigan into her garden in Benton Harbor, Michigan. That's what I thought, but associate editor... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18411/a-humble-garden-ornament Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18363/formal-with-a-touch-of-curves http://www.finegardening.com/item/18363/formal-with-a-touch-of-curves Posted by mgervais
Here's a beautiful, geometric bed designed by Deborah Silver near Detroit, Michigan. Deborah contructed the fountain out of galvanized, acid-washed steel. The formal garden that surrounds it... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18363/formal-with-a-touch-of-curves Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18360/high-contrast http://www.finegardening.com/item/18360/high-contrast Posted by mgervais
Here's a great plant combo from one of my favorite gardeners of all time, Sydney Eddison. Former Assistant Editor Kerry Ann Moore took this shot last summer while strolling around her... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18360/high-contrast Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18271/monkey-puzzle http://www.finegardening.com/item/18271/monkey-puzzle Posted by mgervais
Monkey puzzle TREE, that is. This is one fascinating tree. The monkey puzzle (Araucaria araucana, USDA Hardiness Zones 7-11) is native to Chile and Argentina (the Andes, more specifically), and can... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18271/monkey-puzzle Mon, 21 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18269/the-midas-touch http://www.finegardening.com/item/18269/the-midas-touch Posted by mgervais
Here's an exciting scene from a garden in Oakland, California. I love how the gold pedestal really makes this corner of the garden pop. The trunks of the bananas are like columns in a room, and the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18269/the-midas-touch Fri, 18 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18230/garden-in-winter-photo-contest-winner http://www.finegardening.com/item/18230/garden-in-winter-photo-contest-winner Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is the overall winner of the Garden in Winter photo contest! It's from finegardening.com member pennylph, a.k.a. Lynette Hall from Carmichael, California, who says, "I enjoy the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18230/garden-in-winter-photo-contest-winner Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18228/garden-in-winter-1st-runner-up-dreaming-of-summer http://www.finegardening.com/item/18228/garden-in-winter-1st-runner-up-dreaming-of-summer Posted by mgervais
Today's photo, our 1st runner-up in the Garden in Winter photo contest, is from finegardening.com member gottagarden, who says, "Although the garden is buried under at least a foot of snow... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18228/garden-in-winter-1st-runner-up-dreaming-of-summer Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18226/garden-in-winter-2nd-runner-up-winter-grasses http://www.finegardening.com/item/18226/garden-in-winter-2nd-runner-up-winter-grasses Posted by mgervais
Today's photo, our 2nd runner-up in the Garden in Winter photo contest, is from finegardening.com member Janek15, who says, "These 'Karl Foerster' grasses are the perfect plant for Colorado winter... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18226/garden-in-winter-2nd-runner-up-winter-grasses Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18224/garden-in-winter-3rd-runner-up-fairy-in-the-snow http://www.finegardening.com/item/18224/garden-in-winter-3rd-runner-up-fairy-in-the-snow Posted by mgervais
Today's photo, our 3th runner-up in the Garden in Winter photo contest, is from finegardening.com member Wife_Mother_Gardener, who says, "When the first snows fall, I grab my camera and capture the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18224/garden-in-winter-3rd-runner-up-fairy-in-the-snow Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18220/all-week-garden-in-winter-photo-contest-finalists-and-winner http://www.finegardening.com/item/18220/all-week-garden-in-winter-photo-contest-finalists-and-winner Posted by mgervais
Even while a garden is sleeping, it has joy to share, even though you might have to look a little harder to find it. Back in December, we asked our website visitors to show us the best of their... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18220/all-week-garden-in-winter-photo-contest-finalists-and-winner Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18216/reader-photo-a-memorial-garden-in-virginia http://www.finegardening.com/item/18216/reader-photo-a-memorial-garden-in-virginia Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Eben Richards in Orange, Virginia. Eben says, "I am an 80 year old who now lives in Orange, Virginia, having moved from Mclean, Virginia, a bit over six years ago. I was at an... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18216/reader-photo-a-memorial-garden-in-virginia Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18211/reader-photo-summer-abundance-in-a-minnesota-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/18211/reader-photo-summer-abundance-in-a-minnesota-garden Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Tricia Frostad in Chanhassen, Minnesota. She says, "My garden was planted about 8 years ago and it’s amazing how it’s all filled in so nicely and that everything... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18211/reader-photo-summer-abundance-in-a-minnesota-garden Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18149/a-big-combo-of-diverse-plants http://www.finegardening.com/item/18149/a-big-combo-of-diverse-plants Posted by mgervais
Here's another combo in our series from NYC's Conservatory Garden in Central Park. I love the subtlety of this combo, and also how different all of the plants are. First you've got a couple of... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18149/a-big-combo-of-diverse-plants Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18145/out-of-the-ordinary-texture-and-color http://www.finegardening.com/item/18145/out-of-the-ordinary-texture-and-color Posted by mgervais
This is one of my absolute favorite combos from NYC's Central Park Conservatory Garden. I love how the flowers of the fennel (hmmm. Is it fennel? Dill? You tell me...) wave in the breeze and act... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18145/out-of-the-ordinary-texture-and-color Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18141/hot-tropicals http://www.finegardening.com/item/18141/hot-tropicals Posted by mgervais
OK, let's kick off a few days of combos from Central Park's Conservatory Garden in New York City with this stunner. I'm guessing on a few of the plant names this week, so chime in if you can ID... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18141/hot-tropicals Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18133/serenity-in-central-park http://www.finegardening.com/item/18133/serenity-in-central-park Posted by mgervais
Here's a serene scene from the Conservatory Garden in NYC's Central Park. This is a preview to next week, when I'll be featuring a few plant combos from the spectacularly talented designers there... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18133/serenity-in-central-park Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18130/a-cute-little-annual-combo http://www.finegardening.com/item/18130/a-cute-little-annual-combo Posted by mgervais
Here's a charming little duo of annuals that'd be super-easy to recreate. It's simply cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus cvs.) and gomphrena (Gomphrena cvs.), both easy to either start from seed or buy in the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18130/a-cute-little-annual-combo Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18127/how-aggressive-is-it http://www.finegardening.com/item/18127/how-aggressive-is-it Posted by mgervais
Here's a gorgeous sweep of houttuynia at Cornell Plantations in Ithaca, New York. I fell in love with this plant then and there, and I think it's beautiful, but every time we feature houttuynia... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18127/how-aggressive-is-it Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18083/pushing-a-container-over-the-top-with-simple-materials http://www.finegardening.com/item/18083/pushing-a-container-over-the-top-with-simple-materials Posted by mgervais
I discovered these awesome containers while touring a garden in Michigan several years ago. Sure, the plantings are nice, but what really makes these containers awesome is the towers, made simply of... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18083/pushing-a-container-over-the-top-with-simple-materials Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17832/a-perfect-match http://www.finegardening.com/item/17832/a-perfect-match Posted by mgervais
I took today's photo while touring some gardens last spring with Rebecca Sweet in Los Altos Hills, California. Since she's worked and designed in this garden, I thought I'd let her describe this... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17832/a-perfect-match Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17914/containers-by-deanne-fortnam-part-4 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17914/containers-by-deanne-fortnam-part-4 Posted by mgervais
One last day of awesome containers from Deanne Fortnam! This is one of my personal favorites. Deanne says, "This is another arrangement from my container border. It uses the pizzazz of the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17914/containers-by-deanne-fortnam-part-4 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17912/containers-by-deanne-fortnam-part-3 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17912/containers-by-deanne-fortnam-part-3 Posted by mgervais
Here's yet another great container design from Deanne Fortnam in New Hampshire. Believe me, she's got dozens more! Of this one she says, "This medley of container plantings is part of a 35footlong... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17912/containers-by-deanne-fortnam-part-3 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17910/containers-by-deanne-fortnam-part-2 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17910/containers-by-deanne-fortnam-part-2 Posted by mgervais
Here is the second in our series of four awesome container designs by New Hampshire gardener Deanne Fortnam. Here's what she says about this masterpiece: "This arrangement features from the top in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17910/containers-by-deanne-fortnam-part-2 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17897/containers-by-deanne-fortnam-part-1 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17897/containers-by-deanne-fortnam-part-1 Posted by mgervais
Yesterday's mailbox planting designed by Deanne Fortnam was such a hit that Deanne and I decided we should share some of her containers for the rest of this week. We'll start today with one of... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17897/containers-by-deanne-fortnam-part-1 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17686/wow-the-mailman http://www.finegardening.com/item/17686/wow-the-mailman Posted by mgervais
Deanne Fortnam is one of my favorite container gardeners. Her exuberant style and keen sense for color result in some of the most stunning container designs I've ever seen. She even wrote an article... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17686/wow-the-mailman Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17670/are-your-plants-superhydrophobic http://www.finegardening.com/item/17670/are-your-plants-superhydrophobic Posted by mgervais
I think I could spend hours playing with water on lotus leaves. I'm too young to have memories of playing with drops of mercury, but I imagine the effect is similar, right? I went online to see what... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17670/are-your-plants-superhydrophobic Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17678/morning-glories-in-the-afternoon http://www.finegardening.com/item/17678/morning-glories-in-the-afternoon Posted by mgervais
One last shot from Charleston, and then I'm done, I promise. I adore this gateway. The humble morning glory makes quite an impact here, eh? The palms and tropicals that embrace the gate add to the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17678/morning-glories-in-the-afternoon Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17684/theres-always-room-for-a-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/17684/theres-always-room-for-a-garden Posted by mgervais
Continuing on in the Charleston theme (there seems to be no end to the great garden ideas from my tour there several years ago), here's a photo of the front entryway to a stately Charleston home... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17684/theres-always-room-for-a-garden Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17674/another-charleston-garden-scene http://www.finegardening.com/item/17674/another-charleston-garden-scene Posted by mgervais
Here's a shot from another Charleston garden. I love how this gardener has mixed the tropical exuberance of the elephant ear with the formality of the clipped hedge. Perhaps this is more common... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17674/another-charleston-garden-scene Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17668/keeping-cool-in-a-charleston-courtyard http://www.finegardening.com/item/17668/keeping-cool-in-a-charleston-courtyard Posted by mgervais
Even in October, Charleston's gardens are still kicking. This was taken a few years ago. It was still pretty darned warm in South Carolina that October, but this garden felt cool and inviting. That... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17668/keeping-cool-in-a-charleston-courtyard Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17666/remember-what-spring-feels-like http://www.finegardening.com/item/17666/remember-what-spring-feels-like Posted by mgervais
Well this is what it looks like! I took this photo at a local private school in my town last May 1st. I remember what the air felt like. Unfamiliarly balmy, palpably misty, and amazing! It was like... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17666/remember-what-spring-feels-like Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17539/reader-photo-winter-asparagus http://www.finegardening.com/item/17539/reader-photo-winter-asparagus Posted by mgervais
Today's winter-themed photo is from Victoria Coates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She says, "I have been amazed by the ongoing beauty of this asparagus fern.  It had a hearty run this... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17539/reader-photo-winter-asparagus Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17508/reader-photo-grasses-a-hay-bale-table http://www.finegardening.com/item/17508/reader-photo-grasses-a-hay-bale-table Posted by mgervais
One last photo from Philip Leveridge in Austin, Texas. I fell in love with his hay bale garden table. He says, "These grasses lie between a couple of hidden galvanized steel stock tank pools. I... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17508/reader-photo-grasses-a-hay-bale-table Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17506/reader-photo-busy-bee http://www.finegardening.com/item/17506/reader-photo-busy-bee Posted by mgervais
Today we have another photo from East Side Patch, the garden of Philip Leveridge in Austin, Texas. He says, "I have a bunch of mist flowers in the Patch and when they bloom they are magnets for all... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17506/reader-photo-busy-bee Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17501/reader-photo-touchable-texture-and-contrast-from-two-great-plants http://www.finegardening.com/item/17501/reader-photo-touchable-texture-and-contrast-from-two-great-plants Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Philip Leveridge in Austin, Texas. Philip is a garden designer, and his home garden is called East Side Patch. Of this picture, he says, "I like combining contrasting... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17501/reader-photo-touchable-texture-and-contrast-from-two-great-plants Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17533/reader-photo-milkweed-seeds http://www.finegardening.com/item/17533/reader-photo-milkweed-seeds Posted by mgervais
Todays photos come from Jenny Koester in Cincinnati, Ohio. She says, "I took these milkweed photos in September 2010 in Ault Park in Cincinnati. Ault Park has gorgeous garden designed and maintained... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17533/reader-photo-milkweed-seeds Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17503/reader-photo-curved-terrace-stairs-tame-a-slope http://www.finegardening.com/item/17503/reader-photo-curved-terrace-stairs-tame-a-slope Posted by mgervais
Today's photos come from Jan Johnsen, who also contributed yesterday's post. Jan is a garden designer from Mount Kisco, New York. Today she says...  Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog! Every weekday we post a new... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17503/reader-photo-curved-terrace-stairs-tame-a-slope Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17499/reader-photo-a-blue-gate-thats-irresistible-to-visitors http://www.finegardening.com/item/17499/reader-photo-a-blue-gate-thats-irresistible-to-visitors Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Jan Johnsen, a garden designer in Mount Kisco, New York. She says, "Who doesn’t love the mystery of a blue gate? This is the main entry to a spiral vegetable garden that I... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17499/reader-photo-a-blue-gate-thats-irresistible-to-visitors Tue, 04 Jan 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17496/kicking-off-year-2-of-the-gpod http://www.finegardening.com/item/17496/kicking-off-year-2-of-the-gpod Posted by mgervais
It was a year ago today that we started up the Garden Photo of the Day blog. Since then we've posted over 450 inspiring garden photos, many of which came from you, our GPOD readers! I took a few... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17496/kicking-off-year-2-of-the-gpod Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17336/reader-photos-wildlife-in-a-california-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/17336/reader-photos-wildlife-in-a-california-garden Posted by mgervais
A couple of weeks ago, I asked you to send in photos of wildlife in your garden, and Pam Wittenberg from Santa Rosa, California, had a bunch to share! She says, "Here are some pics of the wildlife in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17336/reader-photos-wildlife-in-a-california-garden Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17322/the-garden-in-winter-day-5 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17322/the-garden-in-winter-day-5 Posted by mgervais
A rare dusting of snow in Dallas turns an angel into... a snow angel, of course. Today's photo is from Joanne Pospisil in Carrollton, Texas. She said, "It rarely snows in Dallas, Texas, but when it does ...... it's magical!!" ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17322/the-garden-in-winter-day-5 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17320/the-garden-in-winter-day-4 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17320/the-garden-in-winter-day-4 Posted by mgervais
Surreal? The alchemy of frost and snow turns ordinary plants into something altogether mesmerizing. Today's photo is another photo from Mike Lane in Victoria, B.C. He said, "There's beauty to be found in the garden, even in winter. This cabbage looked so beautiful after a frost that I... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17320/the-garden-in-winter-day-4 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17318/the-garden-in-winter-day-3 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17318/the-garden-in-winter-day-3 Posted by mgervais
Today's photo has the feel of a 19th-century postcard: soft-edged and restrained. It's another winner from last year's winter garden photography contest, and it's from Dennis Kruse in Virginia. He said, "Gardening is my wife’s passion, but I have become caught up in her enthusiasm. I enjoy photographing the flowers that she tends. While visiting France in 2008, we toured gardens in Loire and Provence. We fell in love with the garden pergolas we saw at various hotels and gardens. We wanted... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17318/the-garden-in-winter-day-3 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17316/the-garden-in-winter-day-2 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17316/the-garden-in-winter-day-2 Posted by mgervais
In a frozen landscape, color is a rare treat. Even shriveled with cold, this forgotten fruit lifts the spirits. Today's photo was another winner from last year's winter garden photography contest, and it's from Mike Lane in Victoria, B.C. He said, "I'm a retired forester who has always been passionate about the outdoors, so my love of gardening flows from that. My garden here in Victoria, BC is in Zone 8 and averages 287 frost free days a year. Growing English roses has been my specialty for some years, however my love of photography has caused me to begin making changes in the garden. Now I'm planting more varieties that photograph... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17316/the-garden-in-winter-day-2 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17286/garden-in-winter-photo-contest http://www.finegardening.com/item/17286/garden-in-winter-photo-contest Posted by mgervais
The new Garden in Winter photo contest is now on in our online photo gallery! Check out the details here. We started this tradition last year, when we asked our readers to send us photos of the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17286/garden-in-winter-photo-contest Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17281/reader-photo-now-thats-some-wildlife http://www.finegardening.com/item/17281/reader-photo-now-thats-some-wildlife Posted by mgervais
In response to Monday's post (Feed the birds), Denise Dyko of Millbrook, New York, sent in these photos of some wildlife in her garden. She says, "If you provide enough of a feast for the birds, you... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17281/reader-photo-now-thats-some-wildlife Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17231/there-must-be-a-word-for-this http://www.finegardening.com/item/17231/there-must-be-a-word-for-this Posted by mgervais
What is it called when a plant has three different leaf shapes at once? I can't figure it out, but that's what going on with sassafras (Sassafras albidum, USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8). Sassafras is an... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17231/there-must-be-a-word-for-this Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17226/a-perfect-pairing http://www.finegardening.com/item/17226/a-perfect-pairing Posted by mgervais
...of plant and hardscape. Could this combo get any better? The stems of the Black Lace elderberry (Sambucus nigra 'Eva', USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7) match the rusty fencing perfectly, and their... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17226/a-perfect-pairing Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17223/feed-the-birds http://www.finegardening.com/item/17223/feed-the-birds Posted by mgervais
I took this photo at a children's garden in Raleigh, North Carolina, last fall. This drooping, end-of-the-season sunflower personified how I felt after a long, tough gardening season, and then a few... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17223/feed-the-birds Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17198/reader-photo-a-water-wise-entryway-garden-in-denver http://www.finegardening.com/item/17198/reader-photo-a-water-wise-entryway-garden-in-denver Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Sheila Schultz in Denver, Colorado. She says, "What do you do with a tiny front yard in Denver with zero visual interest?  I created a rock garden with a winding... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17198/reader-photo-a-water-wise-entryway-garden-in-denver Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17044/an-unusual-english-ivy http://www.finegardening.com/item/17044/an-unusual-english-ivy Posted by mgervais
Ever gone online and seen the selection of English ivies that are for sale these days? It's mindblowing! They come in all shapes and sizes, and in a multitude of shades. But this little ivy has... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17044/an-unusual-english-ivy Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:25:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17183/slideshow-details-make-the-difference http://www.finegardening.com/item/17183/slideshow-details-make-the-difference Posted by mgervais
Tour the California garden of Sabrina and Freeland Tanner, whose attention to detail takes gardening to another level. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17183/slideshow-details-make-the-difference Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17042/rock-on http://www.finegardening.com/item/17042/rock-on Posted by mgervais
Check out this little combo from the Cotton-Arbo retum in Winchester, Massachusetts, in which a gorgeous chunk of pink quartz is framed by a beautiful stand of 'Chequers' deadnettle (Lamium maculatum 'Chequers', USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8). Dreamy! ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17042/rock-on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17046/a-wonderful-lawn-to-woodland-transition http://www.finegardening.com/item/17046/a-wonderful-lawn-to-woodland-transition Posted by mgervais
I love this layered planting on the edge of the woods at Cornell Plantations in Ithaca, New York. A small hosta along the front edge gives way to a swath of extravagently blooming rodgersias next... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17046/a-wonderful-lawn-to-woodland-transition Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17079/reader-photo-a-lawn-of-thyme http://www.finegardening.com/item/17079/reader-photo-a-lawn-of-thyme Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Roberta Smith in Cologne, Minnesota. She says, "I have a lot of shrub roses in my front yard. In June when they are all blooming it is quite a sight to see with all the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17079/reader-photo-a-lawn-of-thyme Fri, 03 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17073/ah-the-passionflower http://www.finegardening.com/item/17073/ah-the-passionflower Posted by mgervais
What's more freakish and fabulous than a passionflower bloom? They come in a bizillion colors and sizes, bloom all summer, and if you live in a warm enough climate, might even give you something to... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17073/ah-the-passionflower Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17145/reader-photo-mystery-flowers http://www.finegardening.com/item/17145/reader-photo-mystery-flowers Posted by mgervais
When Mary Palmer from near Monroe, Washington, sent in this photo a couple of days ago, I had an inkling of what these gardening ornaments were, and I begged her to tell me I was right... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17145/reader-photo-mystery-flowers Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17130/reader-photos-fairy-gardens-in-the-land-ofwashington http://www.finegardening.com/item/17130/reader-photos-fairy-gardens-in-the-land-ofwashington Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from Patti Sherwood in Kalama, Washington.  She says, "This was the first of several fairy gardens that my granddaughters and I have created.  I've become a bit... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17130/reader-photos-fairy-gardens-in-the-land-ofwashington Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17077/use-chairs-as-a-canvas-for-eye-popping-color http://www.finegardening.com/item/17077/use-chairs-as-a-canvas-for-eye-popping-color Posted by mgervais
In this Michigan garden, the designer didn't stop with just one paint color when dressing up his patio chairs. He went all out with colorful plaids and polka dots! Paired with pots of a happy jumble... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17077/use-chairs-as-a-canvas-for-eye-popping-color Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17051/you-must-pass-the-creatures-of-the-pool-to-get-cool http://www.finegardening.com/item/17051/you-must-pass-the-creatures-of-the-pool-to-get-cool Posted by mgervais
In Laura Crockett's garden in Oregon, foam pool noodles lend a playful alien flair to the clumps of miscanthus at the entrance to her kids' pool. Some curlicue metal antennae complete to poufball... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17051/you-must-pass-the-creatures-of-the-pool-to-get-cool Fri, 26 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17128/reader-photo-lemonade-from-lemons http://www.finegardening.com/item/17128/reader-photo-lemonade-from-lemons Posted by mgervais
Today's post is from Katherine Davis. She says, "I had an old oak that had to come down but I thought it would be nice to save part of the trunk and do something "FUN" with it. I now have a tree chair that everyone loves to sit in." ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17128/reader-photo-lemonade-from-lemons Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17067/paint-the-garden-red-or-greenor-blue http://www.finegardening.com/item/17067/paint-the-garden-red-or-greenor-blue Posted by mgervais
Got a dead tree nagging you? An old broken bike hanging around the shed? A junk pile waiting for a trip to the dump? Marry one of those things with a can of brightly colored spraypaint, and youve... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17067/paint-the-garden-red-or-greenor-blue Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17123/reader-photo-jumbo-caterpillar http://www.finegardening.com/item/17123/reader-photo-jumbo-caterpillar Posted by mgervais
Here's another fun photo from Mary Sherwood of Littleton, North Carolina. It's a shot from the children's garden at New York Botanical Garden. Mary says, "I liked this garden topiary because of the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17123/reader-photo-jumbo-caterpillar Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17118/reader-photos-more-fun-from-nybg http://www.finegardening.com/item/17118/reader-photos-more-fun-from-nybg Posted by mgervais
Mary Sherwood from Littleton, North Carolina, was inpired by yesterday's post to send in these photos of the Chihuly exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden in 2006. Beautiful--thanks, Mary! Well... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17118/reader-photos-more-fun-from-nybg Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17048/a-whole-week-of-garden-fun http://www.finegardening.com/item/17048/a-whole-week-of-garden-fun Posted by mgervais
This week I'd like to focus on having some FUN in the garden!! We're talking wild and whimsical here, folks. Let's kick it off today with a shot from a few years ago at the entrance to the childrens... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17048/a-whole-week-of-garden-fun Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17040/levels-of-laciness http://www.finegardening.com/item/17040/levels-of-laciness Posted by mgervais
Today's combo is pushing the limits of the evergreen/herbaceous theme we've been on this week, but hellebores are evergreen, right?! Anyway, this lacy combo of wonderful textures designed by Mindy... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17040/levels-of-laciness Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17038/silver-and-gold http://www.finegardening.com/item/17038/silver-and-gold Posted by mgervais
Today's combo from the Cotton-Arbo retum includes dwarf golden Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Lutea', USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8) and masterwort (Astrantia major, Zones 4-8). It's a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17038/silver-and-gold Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17036/an-understated-combo-of-evergreens-and-perennial-foliage http://www.finegardening.com/item/17036/an-understated-combo-of-evergreens-and-perennial-foliage Posted by mgervais
Today's combo, also by Mindy Arbo, combines two very different evergreens with the dark, dusky foliage of a popular perennial. It includes 'Yellow Ribbon' arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis Yellow... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17036/an-understated-combo-of-evergreens-and-perennial-foliage Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17033/dramatic-contrast http://www.finegardening.com/item/17033/dramatic-contrast Posted by mgervais
Deep purple combined with gold and white makes for some high drama in this combo by Mindy Arbo. Today's combo includes 'Gold Lace' juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace', USDA Hardiness Zones 39... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17033/dramatic-contrast Mon, 15 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17031/let-a-clematis-scramble http://www.finegardening.com/item/17031/let-a-clematis-scramble Posted by mgervais
Mindy Arbo, who gardens at the Cotton-Arbo retum, her private-turned-public garden in Winchester, Massachusetts, is a master at mixing evergreens with herbaceous plants. Doesn't sound that... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17031/let-a-clematis-scramble Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17065/reader-photo-another-great-native-groundcover http://www.finegardening.com/item/17065/reader-photo-another-great-native-groundcover Posted by mgervais
Today's photo, wrapping up this week's groundcover theme, is from Veronica Guyre in Lyme, New Hamphire. She says, "This stand of bunchberry (Cornus canadensis, USDA Hardiness Zones 27nbspis... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17065/reader-photo-another-great-native-groundcover Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17029/even-baby-plants-need-to-be-seen http://www.finegardening.com/item/17029/even-baby-plants-need-to-be-seen Posted by mgervais
More groundcovers! In Liz Niebling's garden in Exeter, New Hampshire, a swath of vinca is the perfect canvas for this vase-shaped hosta. A young hosta like this can be easily lost, visually, in a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17029/even-baby-plants-need-to-be-seen Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:49:16 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17049/serious-gifts-for-serious-gardeners http://www.finegardening.com/item/17049/serious-gifts-for-serious-gardeners mgervais
Ideas that will delight the plant lovers on your holiday shopping list ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17049/serious-gifts-for-serious-gardeners Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16996/reader-photo-an-unexpected-groundcover http://www.finegardening.com/item/16996/reader-photo-an-unexpected-groundcover Posted by mgervais
Continuing in the groundcover theme, today's photos are from Jane Horn in Prior Lake, Minnesota. She says, "I love using jewels of Opar (Talinum paniculatum cv., annual) as a ground cover.  I... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16996/reader-photo-an-unexpected-groundcover Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16993/go-native http://www.finegardening.com/item/16993/go-native Posted by mgervais
As promised, here's the native alternative to the ubiquitous Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis, USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8). It's Alleghany spurge (Pachysandra procumbens, Zones 5-9)! It has... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16993/go-native Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16990/variegation-turns-boring-to-glam http://www.finegardening.com/item/16990/variegation-turns-boring-to-glam Posted by mgervais
Why, oh why don't more gardeners plant variegated pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata', USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8)? It's so much more interesting than the plain Jane unvariegated sort. Is... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16990/variegation-turns-boring-to-glam Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16985/not-an-ordinary-clematis http://www.finegardening.com/item/16985/not-an-ordinary-clematis Posted by mgervais
OK, so I don't think you could call any clematis ordinary. As a whole, they're amazingly beautiul flowers that never fail to draw attention. But there are lots of clematis varieties out there that... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16985/not-an-ordinary-clematis Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16983/pink-on-pink http://www.finegardening.com/item/16983/pink-on-pink Posted by mgervais
In the horticulture gardens at Michigan State University, bee balm (Monarda didyma cv., USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9) mingles with mallow (Lavatera cachemiriana, Zones 4-9) by a powder blue post. It's a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16983/pink-on-pink Wed, 03 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16842/pink-and-burgundy-for-fall http://www.finegardening.com/item/16842/pink-and-burgundy-for-fall Posted by mgervais
This autumnal combo of pinks and burgundies in the garden at the Radiology Department at Michigan State University in East Lansing includes Japanese blood grass (Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra', USDA... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16842/pink-and-burgundy-for-fall Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16880/morning-glories-to-end-the-season http://www.finegardening.com/item/16880/morning-glories-to-end-the-season Posted by mgervais
Driving down my street over the weekend, I was surprised to see these morning glories still going strong on a neighbor's porch! Such an unusual color for fall, except for the gorgeous blue... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16880/morning-glories-to-end-the-season Mon, 01 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16840/more-of-a-good-thing http://www.finegardening.com/item/16840/more-of-a-good-thing Posted by mgervais
Jack Hyland and Larry Wente created a stunning sight with this small field of tall verbena (Verbena bonariensis, USDA Hardiness Zones 7-11) in their garden in Millerton, New York. We like... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16840/more-of-a-good-thing Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16878/succulents-in-cold-climates-yes-you-can http://www.finegardening.com/item/16878/succulents-in-cold-climates-yes-you-can Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Mary Yee in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in response to all those California succulents we've been seeing this week. She says, "While I love seeing photos of gardens in other places... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16878/succulents-in-cold-climates-yes-you-can Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16856/reader-photos-a-gem-of-a-succulent-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/16856/reader-photos-a-gem-of-a-succulent-garden Posted by mgervais
Todays photos, continuing in the succulent theme of the week, are from Jane Johnson in Laguna Hills, California. She says, "Sherman Library & Gardens was founded in 1980 in Corona del Mar... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16856/reader-photos-a-gem-of-a-succulent-garden Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:54:01 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16865/frightful-soil-for-a-frightful-halloween http://www.finegardening.com/item/16865/frightful-soil-for-a-frightful-halloween Posted by mgervais
It’s a wonder I ever got into gardening. This is what the soil looked like where I grew up in southwestern Virginia. Bright red clay. Hard as a rock when dry, sink-up-to-your-ankles squishy... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16865/frightful-soil-for-a-frightful-halloween Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16838/mix-it-up-with-succulents http://www.finegardening.com/item/16838/mix-it-up-with-succulents Posted by mgervais
Succulents mix with more traditional perennials and shrubs in Sabrina and Freeland Tanner's garden in Napa, California. Here, agaves are paired with a 'Red Dragon' persicaria Persicaria... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16838/mix-it-up-with-succulents Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16826/reader-photo-ditch-the-flowers-grow-succulents http://www.finegardening.com/item/16826/reader-photo-ditch-the-flowers-grow-succulents Posted by mgervais
Inspired by yesterday's post, Debra Lee Baldwin sent in this smaller example of succulents in action. This time, as a replacement for a tabletop flower arrangement. She says, "This floralstyle... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16826/reader-photo-ditch-the-flowers-grow-succulents Mon, 25 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16788/running-out-of-room-for-plants http://www.finegardening.com/item/16788/running-out-of-room-for-plants Posted by mgervais
Start looking to the walls! This is the famous living wall at Flora Grubb Gardens in San Francisco. Believe it or not, it's even better in person. Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16788/running-out-of-room-for-plants Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16786/a-simple-garden-screen-idea http://www.finegardening.com/item/16786/a-simple-garden-screen-idea Posted by mgervais
Every once in a while, I stumble upon something in a garden that I have to document and file away in my folder of "stuff to do one day in my garden." Several years ago I spotted this series of simple... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16786/a-simple-garden-screen-idea Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16780/herbs-in-pots-are-simple-and-stunning http://www.finegardening.com/item/16780/herbs-in-pots-are-simple-and-stunning Posted by mgervais
From the same garden as yesterday, outside Detroit, Michigan, this little tableau proves that you don't need fancy plants or crazy combinations to create a pleasing container combo. This features... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16780/herbs-in-pots-are-simple-and-stunning Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16778/look-again http://www.finegardening.com/item/16778/look-again Posted by mgervais
Here's a grand example of using a mirror to expand the visual space in a garden. In this version, however, a large, wall-sized mirror almost fools you into thinking the garden keeps going, when in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16778/look-again Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16776/off-roading-in-miniature http://www.finegardening.com/item/16776/off-roading-in-miniature Posted by mgervais
Laura Crockett's garden in Oregon is a horticultural playground. There are playful details at every turn, and this is no exception. It's a miniature landscape made from a rock garden plant and a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16776/off-roading-in-miniature Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16747/even-their-wheelbarrows-are-beautiful http://www.finegardening.com/item/16747/even-their-wheelbarrows-are-beautiful Posted by mgervais
This shot was taken a few years ago in the gardens at Filoli in Woodside, California.   Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog! Every weekday we post a new photo of a great... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16747/even-their-wheelbarrows-are-beautiful Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16745/a-garden-in-the-treetops http://www.finegardening.com/item/16745/a-garden-in-the-treetops Posted by mgervais
I took a tour of Charleston, South Carolina, gardens several years ago, and amidst all the gorgeous, timeless gardens I saw, this scene may have captivated me most. It brings to mind warm... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16745/a-garden-in-the-treetops Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16703/reader-photo-plant-them-and-they-will-come http://www.finegardening.com/item/16703/reader-photo-plant-them-and-they-will-come Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Marc Opperman in Austin, Texas. He says, "I have a yard of mixed Central Texas native wildflowers, shrubs, and grasses, as well as an ever-increasing set of vegetable beds. And... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16703/reader-photo-plant-them-and-they-will-come Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16439/a-stunning-underused-native-plant http://www.finegardening.com/item/16439/a-stunning-underused-native-plant Posted by mgervais
I wish I wasn't so surprised every time I happen upon this plant in a garden. Problem is, it doesn't happen very often. Indian pink (Spigelia marilandica, USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9) is native to the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16439/a-stunning-underused-native-plant Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16436/a-perfect-marriage-of-plant-and-pot http://www.finegardening.com/item/16436/a-perfect-marriage-of-plant-and-pot Posted by mgervais
Here's an example of the perfect plant for a pot. This agave's shape is the perfect mirror image of the pot it lives in, making for a perfectly balanced composition. This matchup was orchestrated by... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16436/a-perfect-marriage-of-plant-and-pot Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16555/can-you-spot-the-flowers http://www.finegardening.com/item/16555/can-you-spot-the-flowers Posted by mgervais
Neither can I, because there are none! Well, they're there, but we just can't see them. Annual clary sage (Salvia viridis and cvs.) is such a cool plant. The colorful splash you see isn't its... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16555/can-you-spot-the-flowers Fri, 08 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16550/a-successful-experiment http://www.finegardening.com/item/16550/a-successful-experiment Posted by mgervais
Three years ago, Sydney Eddison decided to try something new in her Newtown, Connecticut garden: a sedum hedge. She planted a long row of 'Autumn Joy' sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy', Zones 3-9) against a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16550/a-successful-experiment Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16539/reader-photo-small-lot-big-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/16539/reader-photo-small-lot-big-garden Posted by mgervais
Today's photos are from garden designer Todd Holloway's private garden in Vancouver, B.C. He says, "This patio area was pieced together over a couple of months with granite stones found in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16539/reader-photo-small-lot-big-garden Wed, 06 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16530/reader-photo-a-combo-for-dry-areas http://www.finegardening.com/item/16530/reader-photo-a-combo-for-dry-areas Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Veronica Guyre. She says, "I garden in a cold Zone 4 microclimate at the base of a hill in Lyme, New Hampshire. All of my garden areas are quick draining due to an under layer... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16530/reader-photo-a-combo-for-dry-areas Tue, 05 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16415/jenny-covers-ground http://www.finegardening.com/item/16415/jenny-covers-ground Posted by mgervais
I seem to remember someone warning me years ago that if I planted golden creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea', USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8) in the ground, I'd never get rid of it. I ignored... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16415/jenny-covers-ground Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16459/reader-photo-from-one-pack-of-seeds http://www.finegardening.com/item/16459/reader-photo-from-one-pack-of-seeds Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Nancy Lutts in Salem, Massachusetts. She created this vision with just one packet of foxglove seeds. She sowed them in spring and nurtured them patiently, with plenty of... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16459/reader-photo-from-one-pack-of-seeds Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16475/a-colorful-hardscape-accent-that-steals-the-show http://www.finegardening.com/item/16475/a-colorful-hardscape-accent-that-steals-the-show Posted by mgervais
The interesting thing about these mosaic-ed stair risers in Randy Bolin and Tom Nelson's garden in Oakland, California, is that you don't get to see them unless you explore the whole garden and then... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16475/a-colorful-hardscape-accent-that-steals-the-show Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16473/mixing-succulents-and-herbaceous-perennials http://www.finegardening.com/item/16473/mixing-succulents-and-herbaceous-perennials Posted by mgervais
Succulents are all the rage these days, but most often we see them clustered togther in pots or arranged in vignettes with each other. But it's worth trying to combine them wth more traditional... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16473/mixing-succulents-and-herbaceous-perennials Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16471/its-all-in-the-details http://www.finegardening.com/item/16471/its-all-in-the-details Posted by mgervais
Sometimes it's the quirky little details that make a garden memorable. In Randy Bolin and Tom Nelson's garden in Oakland, California, a colorful little plastic lizard peeks out from behind a group of... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16471/its-all-in-the-details Tue, 28 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16468/a-meaningful-place-to-rest http://www.finegardening.com/item/16468/a-meaningful-place-to-rest Posted by mgervais
This blue bench is a place to rest and reflect in the garden of Randy Bolin and Tom Nelson in Oakland, California, and it was featured in an essay, My Sanctuary, that Randy wrote for the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16468/a-meaningful-place-to-rest Mon, 27 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16461/a-dreamy-place-for-a-nap http://www.finegardening.com/item/16461/a-dreamy-place-for-a-nap Posted by mgervais
Randy Bolin and Tom Nelson have a multi-purpose garden, with places to bathe, cook, eat, entertain, grow vegetables, and even sleep! They created this spectaular nook for that purpose. How dreamy... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16461/a-dreamy-place-for-a-nap Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16445/clean-and-crisp http://www.finegardening.com/item/16445/clean-and-crisp Posted by mgervais
In this combo at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn, New York, the white midribs of the dinosaur kale (Brassica oleracea 'Lacinato', annual) are echoed by the blooms of both the Diamond Frost... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16445/clean-and-crisp Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16443/its-hypnotizing http://www.finegardening.com/item/16443/its-hypnotizing Posted by mgervais
You're getting very sleeeeeepy..... I could get lost in the spiral of this plant's leaves. Today's photo is just a pure beauty shot of an aeonium (Aeonium arboreum cv., USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11). Go... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16443/its-hypnotizing Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16441/another-gazing-globe-done-right http://www.finegardening.com/item/16441/another-gazing-globe-done-right Posted by mgervais
In the never-ending war against gazing globes (awful or awesome?), here's an example of one done right. Dan Johnson popped one on top of a handsome pot to reflect his patio in his garden in Denver... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16441/another-gazing-globe-done-right Tue, 21 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16598/this-plants-future-is-in-your-hands http://www.finegardening.com/item/16598/this-plants-future-is-in-your-hands Posted by mgervais
How many couples do you know that have arguments over plants? Well. you can help resolve this one. Eric and Danielle Wotzak have been renovating this fantastic house in Northport, New York, for the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16598/this-plants-future-is-in-your-hands Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16434/a-peculiar-pairing-of-peachy-plants http://www.finegardening.com/item/16434/a-peculiar-pairing-of-peachy-plants Posted by mgervais
Who'd have thought that sneezeweed (Helenium cv., USDA Hardiness Zones ) and nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus cv., annual) could look so good together? Apparently, the folks up at Campo de' Fiori in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16434/a-peculiar-pairing-of-peachy-plants Fri, 17 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16580/just-one-more-cup-of-tea-please http://www.finegardening.com/item/16580/just-one-more-cup-of-tea-please Posted by mgervais
Yesterday's photo from the Japanese Tea Garden at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco was pretty popular, so I thought I'd share just a few more shots from this amazing place today. Enjoy, and... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16580/just-one-more-cup-of-tea-please Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16432/a-sublime-spot-for-a-cup-of-tea http://www.finegardening.com/item/16432/a-sublime-spot-for-a-cup-of-tea Posted by mgervais
A tranquil scene from the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California. Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog! Every weekday we post a new photo of a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16432/a-sublime-spot-for-a-cup-of-tea Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16430/who-needs-hostas http://www.finegardening.com/item/16430/who-needs-hostas Posted by mgervais
Why spend all that money on gourmet hostas when you can just go down to the local garden center and buy a 6-pack of cabbage or kale? Seriously, though, great hostas are expensive. While you build... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16430/who-needs-hostas Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16426/bed-of-nails-is-a-piece-of-cake http://www.finegardening.com/item/16426/bed-of-nails-is-a-piece-of-cake Posted by mgervais
No, it's not a carnival side show act, it's just one awesome plant. Bed of nails, also known as Naranjilla (Solanum quitoense, annual), is a fuzzy-leaved tomato relative that brandishes wicked purple... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16426/bed-of-nails-is-a-piece-of-cake Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16424/can-you-spot-the-butterfly http://www.finegardening.com/item/16424/can-you-spot-the-butterfly Posted by mgervais
This fetching combo was designed by Dean Engelmann in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Can you find the butterfly amongst this riot of jewel-like colors? The plants here include coleus Solenostemon... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16424/can-you-spot-the-butterfly Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16421/another-great-smithsonian-combo http://www.finegardening.com/item/16421/another-great-smithsonian-combo Posted by mgervais
Check out this combo of tender plants at the Mary Livingston Ripley Garden in Washington, D.C. While the plants' forms are bold, their textures and colors are soft and soothing. Included are foxtail... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16421/another-great-smithsonian-combo Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16528/reader-photo-the-babies-have-grown-up http://www.finegardening.com/item/16528/reader-photo-the-babies-have-grown-up Posted by mgervais
A few weeks ago, Pam Wittenberg of Santa Rosa, California, shared photos of the baby katydids in her garden. They were tiny and adorable. Now they're all grown up, and Pam says that they still like... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16528/reader-photo-the-babies-have-grown-up Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16419/african-mask-shakes-up-a-classic-pot http://www.finegardening.com/item/16419/african-mask-shakes-up-a-classic-pot Posted by mgervais
Here's an example of the awesome African mask we featured yesterday (Alocasia sanderiana, USDA Hardiness Zone 11) planted in a container. It's joined in this edgy combo by a couple of bluegreen... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16419/african-mask-shakes-up-a-classic-pot Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16404/is-there-a-dinosaur-nearby http://www.finegardening.com/item/16404/is-there-a-dinosaur-nearby Posted by mgervais
It doesn't get much more prehistoric-looking than this foliage. African mask (OK, maybe we should have gone with a different theme!) is a striking foliage plant for containers and tropicalesque... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16404/is-there-a-dinosaur-nearby Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16411/blurring-the-boundary http://www.finegardening.com/item/16411/blurring-the-boundary Posted by mgervais
Nope, we're not done with Scott Endres quite yet! Today, check out how he eased the transition between the stepping stone path in his side garden to the concrete path leading to the sidewalk. Instead... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16411/blurring-the-boundary Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16394/a-spectacular-combo-at-ground-level http://www.finegardening.com/item/16394/a-spectacular-combo-at-ground-level Posted by mgervais
This jazzy little plant combo is situated along a stepping stone path in the side garden of Scott Endres in St. Paul, Minnesota. The plants here include 'Burgundy Glow' bugleweed (Ajuga reptans... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16394/a-spectacular-combo-at-ground-level Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16400/green-and-even-more-green http://www.finegardening.com/item/16400/green-and-even-more-green Posted by mgervais
Here's another set of photos that illustrate that the color green can be exciting enough all on its own in a container. All of these containers were designed by, yet again, Scott Endres in St. Paul... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16400/green-and-even-more-green Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16396/green-is-enough http://www.finegardening.com/item/16396/green-is-enough Posted by mgervais
It's amazing what you can do with just the color green. In this grouping of containers designed by Scott Endres in St. Paul, Minnesota, the only other color you'll find is a small dash of orange... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16396/green-is-enough Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16388/spice-up-containers-with-more-than-just-plants http://www.finegardening.com/item/16388/spice-up-containers-with-more-than-just-plants Posted by mgervais
Along with being a master at combining plants (see yesterday's post), Minnesota garden designer Scott Endres also knows his way around a container, as you'll see in the next three days. In todays... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16388/spice-up-containers-with-more-than-just-plants Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16385/what-to-do-with-blue http://www.finegardening.com/item/16385/what-to-do-with-blue Posted by mgervais
When it comes to blue foliage, I have a garden mental block. I just can't seem to figure out what to put it with. But Scott Endres in St. Paul, Minnesota, sure knows what to do. If these combos are... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16385/what-to-do-with-blue Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16382/a-dramatic-container-combo http://www.finegardening.com/item/16382/a-dramatic-container-combo Posted by mgervais
Steely blue, bronze, and deep purple make for a dramatic mix in this container combo designed by Miyako Kinoshita in New Milford, Connecticut. The plants in this combo include 'Sweet Caroline Bronze... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16382/a-dramatic-container-combo Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16366/which-one-of-these-plants-is-not-like-the-others http://www.finegardening.com/item/16366/which-one-of-these-plants-is-not-like-the-others Posted by mgervais
Can you spot the plant that doesn't belong? A sprig of 'Pink Frost' sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas 'Pink Frost', USDA Hardiness Zone 11) fits right in with this patch of 'Burgundy Glow' variegated bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow', Zones 3-9). It's ... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16366/which-one-of-these-plants-is-not-like-the-others Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16368/a-happy-jumble http://www.finegardening.com/item/16368/a-happy-jumble Posted by mgervais
When the words "cottage garden" come to mind, this is the kind of planting I picture in my mind. This is a mix of yellow and orange cosmos, red and pink zinnias, and purple tall verbena Verbena... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16368/a-happy-jumble Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16362/subtle-differences-can-be-just-enough http://www.finegardening.com/item/16362/subtle-differences-can-be-just-enough Posted by mgervais
Here's an example of a combo that shouldn't work, but does. All of these plants have quite similar textures and colors, but when you put them together, instead of creating a chaotic mishmash, they... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16362/subtle-differences-can-be-just-enough Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16357/from-humble-materials http://www.finegardening.com/item/16357/from-humble-materials Posted by mgervais
A couple of weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of touring Bedrock Gardens in Lee, New Hampshire, with one of its creators, Jill Nooney. Jill's an amazing sculptor and garden designer. Among the many... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16357/from-humble-materials Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16322/tropical-fever http://www.finegardening.com/item/16322/tropical-fever Posted by mgervais
Furcraea (Furcraea foedita 'Mediopicta', USDA Hardiness Zone 11) is the focal point in this combo at the Mary Livingston Ripley Garden of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. It's backed up... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16322/tropical-fever Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16318/reaching-for-the-sky http://www.finegardening.com/item/16318/reaching-for-the-sky Posted by mgervais
OK, so this garden might not be intentional, but isn't it spectacular? This ambitious plant was spotted on a riverside building in Newburgh, New York. Just think about how far water has to travel to... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16318/reaching-for-the-sky Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16236/gazing-balls-have-a-place-in-gardens http://www.finegardening.com/item/16236/gazing-balls-have-a-place-in-gardens Posted by mgervais
Some gardeners think that gazing balls are tacky. I tend to think it depends on the base you put it on (or not at all.) At the Enid A. Haupt Garden of the Smithsonian Institue in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16236/gazing-balls-have-a-place-in-gardens Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16233/a-waterfall-of-foliage http://www.finegardening.com/item/16233/a-waterfall-of-foliage Posted by mgervais
At the Enid A. Haupt Garden of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., 'Silver Falls' dichondra (Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls', USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11) spills over a wall, creating a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16233/a-waterfall-of-foliage Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16223/a-simple-tuteur-for-annual-vines http://www.finegardening.com/item/16223/a-simple-tuteur-for-annual-vines Posted by mgervais
If you'd like to add a bit of last-minute verticality to a garden bed, try making this simple tuteur for an annual vine. Choose a spot, collect a bundle of bamboo stakes, and loosely press them into... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16223/a-simple-tuteur-for-annual-vines Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16219/birdhouses-are-a-pop-of-color-in-borders http://www.finegardening.com/item/16219/birdhouses-are-a-pop-of-color-in-borders Posted by mgervais
Colorful birdhouses are striking focal points in addition to homes for the local birds in this mixed border at the Mary Livingston Ripley Garden of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16219/birdhouses-are-a-pop-of-color-in-borders Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16213/milk-glass-lights-up-the-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/16213/milk-glass-lights-up-the-garden Posted by mgervais
Sure, you could spend buckets of money on fancy lanterns for your garden. Or you could drive on down to the local thrift store and pick up a few milk glass vases and teacups for a couple dollars... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16213/milk-glass-lights-up-the-garden Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16191/an-ode-to-copper http://www.finegardening.com/item/16191/an-ode-to-copper Posted by mgervais
Copper is the name of the game in this little vignette designed by Beth Giebel in New Milford, Connecticut. In it, she combines a ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius cv., Zones 3-7), a sneezeweed... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16191/an-ode-to-copper Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16188/foliage-like-dinosaur-feathers http://www.finegardening.com/item/16188/foliage-like-dinosaur-feathers Posted by mgervais
This variegated version of mountain thistle (Acanthus montabus 'Frieling's Sensation', Zones 7-11) was dicovered by Ohio nursery Glasshouse Works in the early 1980s, and it's just as... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16188/foliage-like-dinosaur-feathers Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16186/a-funky-chair-turned-planter http://www.finegardening.com/item/16186/a-funky-chair-turned-planter Posted by mgervais
A metal chair without a seat is a perfect opportuniy to make a creative statement in a garden. Give it a vivid coat of paint, build a simple planter box to fit the frame, and plant it up with... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16186/a-funky-chair-turned-planter Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16181/a-book-matched-set http://www.finegardening.com/item/16181/a-book-matched-set Posted by mgervais
These subtle and intriguing beds were designed by Rebecca Batchie for a garden in Kent, Connecticut, and punctuate the ends of two long mixed borders. They add continuity to this garden and their... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16181/a-book-matched-set Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16083/reader-photo-cute-as-a-button http://www.finegardening.com/item/16083/reader-photo-cute-as-a-button Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Pam Wittenberg in Santa Rosa, California. She says, "It's baby katydid season in our garden, and we've been finding them hiding out everywhere." Adorable. Thanks, Pam, for... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16083/reader-photo-cute-as-a-button Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16024/historic-grandeur http://www.finegardening.com/item/16024/historic-grandeur Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is of a fountain in the North Garden at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum in Bristol, Rhode Island. It has a timeless beauty that's hard to ignore. Kris Green... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16024/historic-grandeur Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16021/nicotine-castor-oil http://www.finegardening.com/item/16021/nicotine-castor-oil Posted by mgervais
Call me crazy, but that's what comes to mind when I see this beautiful combo from the display gardens at Blithewold Mansion & Gardens in Bristol, Rhode Island. The pink flowering tobacco... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16021/nicotine-castor-oil Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16012/black-blue-isnt-always-painful http://www.finegardening.com/item/16012/black-blue-isnt-always-painful Posted by mgervais
Today's photo was taken in the garden of Kristin Green in Bristol, Rhode Island. I was walking around her charming, in-town garden recently when I rounded the far corner of the house and was floored... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16012/black-blue-isnt-always-painful Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16008/reader-photo-all-the-joys-of-a-garden-on-a-deck http://www.finegardening.com/item/16008/reader-photo-all-the-joys-of-a-garden-on-a-deck Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Miriam Settles in northern Virginia. She says, "I started a container garden about 8 years ago because I don’t have much land around our townhouse for flower beds, but I... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16008/reader-photo-all-the-joys-of-a-garden-on-a-deck Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16004/reader-photo-a-happy-accident-in-hypertufa http://www.finegardening.com/item/16004/reader-photo-a-happy-accident-in-hypertufa Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Michael Larkin in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He says, "This container was handmade using hypertufa. I have made lots of hypertufa containers, but this is by far one of the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16004/reader-photo-a-happy-accident-in-hypertufa Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15996/reader-photo-star-gazer-blaze http://www.finegardening.com/item/15996/reader-photo-star-gazer-blaze Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Grace Peterson in western Oregon. She says, "This is a photo I took last year of a 'Star Gazer' oriental lily (Lilium 'Star Gazer', USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8)peeking our from the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15996/reader-photo-star-gazer-blaze Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15985/a-garden-gate-fit-for-agardener http://www.finegardening.com/item/15985/a-garden-gate-fit-for-agardener Posted by mgervais
Freeland Tanner created this gate from garden tools to welcome visitors to his enclosed vegetable garden. Freeland's collections of garden tools can be seen all over the garden he shares with his... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15985/a-garden-gate-fit-for-agardener Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15983/moon-window http://www.finegardening.com/item/15983/moon-window Posted by mgervais
Rather than a moon gate, this garden feature at Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring, New York, is more of a moon window, offering a glimpse into the formal flower garden beyond the wall. Welcome to the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15983/moon-window Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15981/better-than-flowers http://www.finegardening.com/item/15981/better-than-flowers Posted by mgervais
While the subtle flowers of Japanese maples usually come and go without notice, the winged seeds are another story. This Japanese maple... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15981/better-than-flowers Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15979/we-cant-help-but-personify-plants http://www.finegardening.com/item/15979/we-cant-help-but-personify-plants Posted by mgervais
Especially when they look like this! You can find this happy orchid in the Haupt Conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden in Bronx, New York. Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15979/we-cant-help-but-personify-plants Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15977/floral-synchronicity http://www.finegardening.com/item/15977/floral-synchronicity Posted by mgervais
Some plant combos just can't be planned. In the garden of Sabrina and Freeland Tanner in Napa, California, it was just pure luck that this clematis vine wandered into the euphorbia and they decided... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15977/floral-synchronicity Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15942/a-property-line-seating-area http://www.finegardening.com/item/15942/a-property-line-seating-area Posted by mgervais
"This sunken woodland patio provides a beautiful, private place to sit along the property line. The fence undulates with the topography, and its construction provides a pleasing texture that alludes... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15942/a-property-line-seating-area Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15940/a-simple-solution-turns-into-garden-art http://www.finegardening.com/item/15940/a-simple-solution-turns-into-garden-art Posted by mgervais
Animal deterrents needn't be ugly. This solution to a common problem became a whimsical bit of art in the garden of Brian Higley and Meg Rasmussen in Beacon, New York. Brian says, "Before our sedum... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15940/a-simple-solution-turns-into-garden-art Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15930/orangegreenbold-contrast http://www.finegardening.com/item/15930/orangegreenbold-contrast Posted by mgervais
OK, so we've decided to make this "Brian Higley Week" at the GPOD, since we have shots of so many of his great hardscape elements. We hope you'll be inspired by them! Today, we feature a fence and... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15930/orangegreenbold-contrast Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15822/a-bench-built-for-a-lifetime http://www.finegardening.com/item/15822/a-bench-built-for-a-lifetime Posted by mgervais
This is another creation from landscape architect Brian Higley. He says, "These benches were designed to be simple but beautiful fixtures along a trail at Madam Brett Park in Beacon, New York... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15822/a-bench-built-for-a-lifetime Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15817/a-wow-worthy-screen-that-blends-right-in http://www.finegardening.com/item/15817/a-wow-worthy-screen-that-blends-right-in Posted by mgervais
This woodland screen was created by landscape architect Brian Higley for a garden in Garrison, New York. He says, "This stick fence screens a small sitting deck in a woodland garden. While it's made... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15817/a-wow-worthy-screen-that-blends-right-in Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15352/reader-photo-a-green-roof-good-enough-for-a-gnome http://www.finegardening.com/item/15352/reader-photo-a-green-roof-good-enough-for-a-gnome Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from LeAnn Locher in Portland, Oregon. She says, "This is in the funky neighborhood of North Portland, in Portland, Oregon. Located along a sidewalk, this "gnomescape" features a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15352/reader-photo-a-green-roof-good-enough-for-a-gnome Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15278/reader-photo-a-happy-orange-and-lime-theme-for-a-busy-patio http://www.finegardening.com/item/15278/reader-photo-a-happy-orange-and-lime-theme-for-a-busy-patio Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from David Bockman in Fairfax, Virginia. Recently David's studio, greeneyedesign, llc, was approached to design the outdoor dining area  containers for Fresh Lunch Catering. The... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15278/reader-photo-a-happy-orange-and-lime-theme-for-a-busy-patio Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15286/reader-photo-a-faux-borrowed-view http://www.finegardening.com/item/15286/reader-photo-a-faux-borrowed-view Posted by mgervais
Todays' photo is from Mindy Arbo in Winchester, Massachusetts. She says, "To distract visitors from some newly built houses next door, we borrowed from a Japanese design element called The... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15286/reader-photo-a-faux-borrowed-view Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15262/reader-photo-mirrorstone http://www.finegardening.com/item/15262/reader-photo-mirrorstone Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Sally Muspratt in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. She says, "I designed this garden to create beautiful reflections in "Mirrorstone," Adam Frenlin's simple stainless steel column... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15262/reader-photo-mirrorstone Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15245/floating-stones http://www.finegardening.com/item/15245/floating-stones Posted by mgervais
At Asticou Azalea Garden in Northeast Harbor, Maine, these stone steps seem to float above the water. It's a serene sight. That said... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15245/floating-stones Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15253/maine-day-5-candelabra-primulas http://www.finegardening.com/item/15253/maine-day-5-candelabra-primulas Posted by mgervais
These candelabra primulas (Primula X bullesiana cvs.,  Zones 5-8) beside the lower pond in the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden seem to capture the sun and... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15253/maine-day-5-candelabra-primulas Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15258/maine-day-4-heuchera-and-catmint http://www.finegardening.com/item/15258/maine-day-4-heuchera-and-catmint Posted by mgervais
Sometimes two similar textures can work quite well together. Gardeners at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden combined 'Miracle' heuchera (Heuchera 'Miracle', USDA Hardiness Zones 49nbspwith... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15258/maine-day-4-heuchera-and-catmint Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15250/maine-day-3-primula-vialii http://www.finegardening.com/item/15250/maine-day-3-primula-vialii Posted by mgervais
Primula vialii was in full bloom by the lower pond in the Five Senses Garden at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden in Boothbay, Maine. This primula is native to China and prefers moist soil and... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15250/maine-day-3-primula-vialii Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15247/maine-day-2-pondside-at-the-cmbg http://www.finegardening.com/item/15247/maine-day-2-pondside-at-the-cmbg Posted by mgervais
This is a planting at the edge of the central pond in the Five Senses Garden at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden in Boothbay, Maine. Some of these plants include blue oat glass Helictotrichon... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15247/maine-day-2-pondside-at-the-cmbg Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15256/a-week-of-the-coastal-maine-botanical-gardens http://www.finegardening.com/item/15256/a-week-of-the-coastal-maine-botanical-gardens Posted by mgervais
Last week, assistant editor Kerry Ann Morre took a garden-themed tour of Maine with her trusty camera by her side. This week in the GPOD, we'll feature five photos from one of her favorite stops, the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15256/a-week-of-the-coastal-maine-botanical-gardens Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15243/alliums-amongst-the-ferns http://www.finegardening.com/item/15243/alliums-amongst-the-ferns Posted by mgervais
Soft-textured hay-scented ferns (Dennstaedtia punctilobula, USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8) are the perfect foil for the spherical blooms of an allium (Allium sp., Zones 3-11) After the blooms have faded... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15243/alliums-amongst-the-ferns Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15065/mirror-image http://www.finegardening.com/item/15065/mirror-image Posted by mgervais
At first glance, you'd think these urns were mirror images of each other, but the mirror has nothing to do with them from this angle. Instead, this decorative mirror is a compelling feature on this... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15065/mirror-image Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15061/a-humble-focal-point http://www.finegardening.com/item/15061/a-humble-focal-point Posted by mgervais
You don't have to spend a lot of money or time creating a striking focal point in your garden. Designer Nancy Ondra leaves this yellow watering can on a post in her garden, where it's both convenient... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15061/a-humble-focal-point Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15059/evening-reflection http://www.finegardening.com/item/15059/evening-reflection Posted by mgervais
Garden designer Laura Crockett created this garden lantern from a reclaimed streetlight. Placing it next to a water feature more than doubles its appeal as the sun goes down. Water's not just for... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15059/evening-reflection Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15054/reader-photo-snow-in-the-middle-of-summer http://www.finegardening.com/item/15054/reader-photo-snow-in-the-middle-of-summer Posted by mgervais
Todays' photo is from Erle Nickel in Oakland, California. He says, "No, that's not a snow drift blanketing this plant. It's the intriguing Verbascum bombyciferum 'Arctic Summer.'  Native to... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15054/reader-photo-snow-in-the-middle-of-summer Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14488/a-planting-for-hot-baking-sun http://www.finegardening.com/item/14488/a-planting-for-hot-baking-sun Posted by mgervais
A spot like this, in the baking sun by a pool in Denver, Colorado, needs to have plants that can take a beating and still look good all summer. Garden designer Tom Peace used a variety of tough... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14488/a-planting-for-hot-baking-sun Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14484/a-garden-that-glows-at-night http://www.finegardening.com/item/14484/a-garden-that-glows-at-night Posted by mgervais
Barbara Paul Robinson's "moon garden" in her garden in Washington, Connecticut, is designed to be viewed from an upstairs bedroom window at dawn and dusk. Instead of the white blooms... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14484/a-garden-that-glows-at-night Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14478/a-patio-that-floats http://www.finegardening.com/item/14478/a-patio-that-floats Posted by mgervais
OK, not really. But the narrow water channel and pool that surround Scott Endres' back patio in St. Paul, Minnesota, sure seem to make this patio seem like an island of tranquility. It's a tiny... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14478/a-patio-that-floats Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14471/a-narrow-side-yard-becomes-a-fascinating-journey http://www.finegardening.com/item/14471/a-narrow-side-yard-becomes-a-fascinating-journey Posted by mgervais
When faced with a narrow passageway on the side of his house, Minneapolis/St. Paul garden designer Scott Endres didn't consider it just a way to get from the front to the back, he saw it as another... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14471/a-narrow-side-yard-becomes-a-fascinating-journey Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14469/no-flowers-for-me-thanks http://www.finegardening.com/item/14469/no-flowers-for-me-thanks Posted by mgervais
When you're potting up your containers this year, consider trying one that doesn't rely on flower power. Fascinating foliage can be even more compelling than flowers. Rita Randolph in Jackson... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14469/no-flowers-for-me-thanks Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14415/two-seasons-of-silver-sage http://www.finegardening.com/item/14415/two-seasons-of-silver-sage Posted by mgervais
Silver sage, a biennial (Salvia argentea, USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8), is most commonly photographed in its first season, when it flaunts beefy, extravagantly silvery and fuzzy leaves in a low rosette... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14415/two-seasons-of-silver-sage Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14413/borage-isnt-boring http://www.finegardening.com/item/14413/borage-isnt-boring Posted by mgervais
Want some true blue for your garden? Borage (Borago officinalis) is an old-fashioned annual herb that many gardeners grow for its edible young leaves and flowers, which taste faintly of cucumber. Its... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14413/borage-isnt-boring Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14408/a-perfect-marriage-of-plants-and-hardscape http://www.finegardening.com/item/14408/a-perfect-marriage-of-plants-and-hardscape Posted by mgervais
Randy Bolin and Tom Nelson's front entryway in Oakland, California, is a riot of colors, both in hardscape and plants. The vibrant slate steps are the perfect inspiration for their plant palette full... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14408/a-perfect-marriage-of-plants-and-hardscape Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14406/whisper-soft-texture-at-dusk http://www.finegardening.com/item/14406/whisper-soft-texture-at-dusk Posted by mgervais
In the garden of Sabrina and Freeland Tanner in Napa, California, a lantern is tucked into a low sweep of feather grass (Stipa sp., USDA Hardiness Zones 7-11), which just serves to enhance the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14406/whisper-soft-texture-at-dusk Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14403/an-oasis-for-bored-significant-others http://www.finegardening.com/item/14403/an-oasis-for-bored-significant-others Posted by mgervais
What garden-obsessed shopper doesn't need one of these at their local nursery? At Annie's Annuals and Perennials in Richmond, California, bored significant others can hang out together at the GUYS... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14403/an-oasis-for-bored-significant-others Mon, 31 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14349/reader-photo-its-a-bouncing-babymantid-or-500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14349/reader-photo-its-a-bouncing-babymantid-or-500 Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Rebecca Sweet in Los Altos, California. She says, "Every spring we buy a praying mantis nest at our local nursery, hoping it hatches and provides us with at least one praying... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14349/reader-photo-its-a-bouncing-babymantid-or-500 Fri, 28 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14343/driftwood-and-grasses http://www.finegardening.com/item/14343/driftwood-and-grasses Posted by mgervais
This is Barbara Weirich's Benton Harbor, Michigan, fall garden, where she took advantage of a fallen tree branch to create a beachy atmosphere with flowing grasses. Welcome to the Fine Gardening... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14343/driftwood-and-grasses Thu, 27 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14341/a-rusty-privacy-screen-inspires-a-planting http://www.finegardening.com/item/14341/a-rusty-privacy-screen-inspires-a-planting Posted by mgervais
Barbara Weirich's husband is a metal fabricator, and he created this privacy screen for her garden in Benton Harbor, Michigan. It's at the end of a long, narrow alleyway in her garden, and... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14341/a-rusty-privacy-screen-inspires-a-planting Wed, 26 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14052/a-splash-of-red-makes-a-big-impact http://www.finegardening.com/item/14052/a-splash-of-red-makes-a-big-impact Posted by mgervais
This is yet another example of what a splash of hardscape color can do for a garden. Try to imagine this scene without its bright red bench. Not quite as interesting, right? A punchy focal point like... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14052/a-splash-of-red-makes-a-big-impact Tue, 25 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14337/which-one-of-these-things-is-not-like-the-others http://www.finegardening.com/item/14337/which-one-of-these-things-is-not-like-the-others Posted by mgervais
In the garden of Jack Hyland and Larry Wente in Millerton, New York, a series of mirrors acts to expand the visual space in this little hidden garden. The last fence panel, however, isn't a mirror at... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14337/which-one-of-these-things-is-not-like-the-others Mon, 24 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14313/a-quiet-spot-to-rest http://www.finegardening.com/item/14313/a-quiet-spot-to-rest Posted by mgervais
This shady little nook can be found along an interior wall in the flower garden at Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring, New York. The wall of green soothes your eyes and provides a break from the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14313/a-quiet-spot-to-rest Fri, 21 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14310/theres-an-anteater-in-the-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/14310/theres-an-anteater-in-the-garden Posted by mgervais
In the garden of Randy Bolin and Tom Nelson in Oakland, California, an anteater munches away amongst the pots on the deck. It's these little details that make a garden personal and wonderful, as this... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14310/theres-an-anteater-in-the-garden Tue, 18 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14225/reader-photo-artichokes-are-bold-and-beautiful http://www.finegardening.com/item/14225/reader-photo-artichokes-are-bold-and-beautiful Posted by mgervais
Today's GPOD is from Laura Livengood Schaub in San Jose, California. She says, "Artichokes are a beautiful winter perennial in Northern California, growing 5'-6' tall with large gray-green leaves... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14225/reader-photo-artichokes-are-bold-and-beautiful Mon, 17 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14223/a-criss-cross-combo http://www.finegardening.com/item/14223/a-criss-cross-combo Posted by mgervais
This little vignette is a perfect combination of colors that ties together beautifully. The chartreuse flowering tobacco (Nicotiana cv.) on the front right is echoed by the 'Morning Light' miscanthus... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14223/a-criss-cross-combo Fri, 14 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14217/chilean-rhubarb-a-horticultural-beast http://www.finegardening.com/item/14217/chilean-rhubarb-a-horticultural-beast Posted by mgervais
Chilean rhubarb (Gunnera tinctoria) is a gargantuan perennial that is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10. It prefers moist, rich soil in full sun or partial shade. This plant certainly says "WOW"... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14217/chilean-rhubarb-a-horticultural-beast Thu, 13 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14215/reader-photo-boxwood-buddha http://www.finegardening.com/item/14215/reader-photo-boxwood-buddha Posted by mgervais
Today's GPOD is from Sherry Willis. She says, "I was advised against turning an ancient, overgrown boxwood into a topiary but I couldn't resist. This is the result after about four years of endeavor." Thanks, Sherry, for sharing this with us! ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14215/reader-photo-boxwood-buddha Wed, 12 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14213/blurring-the-edges http://www.finegardening.com/item/14213/blurring-the-edges Posted by mgervais
A meadow of cosmos was the perfect way to transition from garden to fields at this garden in Millerton, New York. The flowers sway and dance in the slightest breeze and provide cover for wildlife and... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14213/blurring-the-edges Tue, 11 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14211/matching-plants-to-hardscape http://www.finegardening.com/item/14211/matching-plants-to-hardscape Posted by mgervais
Designer David Feix in California took cues from the colors on this patio when choosing plants for this vignette. The orange tips of the blue-green agave (Agave sp.) match the low stucco wall, while... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14211/matching-plants-to-hardscape Mon, 10 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14209/take-cues-from-your-surroundings-when-choosing-plants http://www.finegardening.com/item/14209/take-cues-from-your-surroundings-when-choosing-plants Posted by mgervais
When choosing plants for this garden bed, designer Rebecca Batchie looked up and took into account the red of this classic barn when she chose the red and white lily. By matching the two, she made... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14209/take-cues-from-your-surroundings-when-choosing-plants Fri, 07 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14205/tall-dark-and-handsome http://www.finegardening.com/item/14205/tall-dark-and-handsome Posted by mgervais
This dusky container design is quietly dramatic. It was designed by Peter Robideaux and his staff in Brookfield, Connecticut, to be an example of what could be achieved with the plants he sells in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14205/tall-dark-and-handsome Thu, 06 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14199/reader-photo-hummingbird-honeysuckle http://www.finegardening.com/item/14199/reader-photo-hummingbird-honeysuckle Posted by mgervais
Today's GPOD is from Tina Wilson in Arlington, Washington. She says, "I have a large garden and plant a variety of flowers that naturally attract hummingbirds, bees, birds, dragonflies, and other... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14199/reader-photo-hummingbird-honeysuckle Wed, 05 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14197/reader-photo-cherry-blossoms http://www.finegardening.com/item/14197/reader-photo-cherry-blossoms Posted by mgervais
Today's GPOD is from Mary Beth Jarrosak on Block Island in Rhode Island. She says, "This weeping cherry tree is on my brothers property on Block Island, and it was given to him by our... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14197/reader-photo-cherry-blossoms Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14146/longwood-gardens-day-5-peirces-woods http://www.finegardening.com/item/14146/longwood-gardens-day-5-peirces-woods Posted by mgervais
It's Longwood Gardens week at the GPOD! This week, we've been celebrating this fabulous public garden in pictures. Longwood, located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14146/longwood-gardens-day-5-peirces-woods Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14144/longwood-gardens-day-4-the-silver-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/14144/longwood-gardens-day-4-the-silver-garden Posted by mgervais
It's Longwood Gardens week at the GPOD! This week, we're celebrating this fabulous public garden in pictures. Longwood, located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is a long-time FG staff... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14144/longwood-gardens-day-4-the-silver-garden Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14142/longwood-gardens-day-3-annuals-in-the-idea-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/14142/longwood-gardens-day-3-annuals-in-the-idea-garden Posted by mgervais
It's Longwood Gardens week at the GPOD! This week, we're celebrating this fabulous public garden in pictures. Longwood, located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is a long-time FG staff... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14142/longwood-gardens-day-3-annuals-in-the-idea-garden Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14140/longwood-gardens-day-2-the-topiary-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/14140/longwood-gardens-day-2-the-topiary-garden Posted by mgervais
It's Longwood Gardens week at the GPOD! This week, we're celebrating this fabulous public garden in pictures. Longwood, located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is a long-time FG staff... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14140/longwood-gardens-day-2-the-topiary-garden Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14137/its-longwood-gardens-week-at-the-gpod http://www.finegardening.com/item/14137/its-longwood-gardens-week-at-the-gpod Posted by mgervais
It's Longwood Gardens week at the GPOD! For the next five days, we'll celebrate this fabulous public garden in pictures. Longwood, located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is a long-time FG... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14137/its-longwood-gardens-week-at-the-gpod Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14135/a-great-vine-for-shady-containers http://www.finegardening.com/item/14135/a-great-vine-for-shady-containers Posted by mgervais
It's not easy to find colorful plants to make a splash in shade containers. The rex begonia vine (Cissus discolor, USDA Hardiness Zone 11) is one great plant that does the job. It's an Asian... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14135/a-great-vine-for-shady-containers Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14133/reader-photo-a-froth-of-pink http://www.finegardening.com/item/14133/reader-photo-a-froth-of-pink Posted by mgervais
Today's GPOD is from Deanne Fortnam in Nashua, New Hampshire. She says: "Nothing can beat the exuberance of clematis in full bloom in early July combined with lilies and baby's breath" Thanks... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14133/reader-photo-a-froth-of-pink Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14096/pretty-and-pretty-cheap http://www.finegardening.com/item/14096/pretty-and-pretty-cheap Posted by mgervais
Create inexpensive, home-made garden lanterns with some twine, a few Mason or Ball jars, some sand or glass beads, and a few tealights. Welcome to the Fine Gardening Garden Photo of the Day blog... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14096/pretty-and-pretty-cheap Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14094/create-a-focal-point-with-pots http://www.finegardening.com/item/14094/create-a-focal-point-with-pots Posted by mgervais
Stumped as to how to display a collection of cacti and succulents? Create an island bed on your patio! This stunning display is in the demonstartion gardens at Plant Delights Nursery in Raleigh... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14094/create-a-focal-point-with-pots Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14089/a-kitchen-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/14089/a-kitchen-garden Posted by mgervais
At the Little Herb House in Raleigh, North Carolina, discarded kitchen implements serve as garden art in a "kitchen" garden bed of herbs. Welcome to the Fine Gardening Garden Photo of the Day blog... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14089/a-kitchen-garden Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14081/dressing-up-a-staircase http://www.finegardening.com/item/14081/dressing-up-a-staircase Posted by mgervais
At Filoli in California, this simple concrete and brick staircase is dressed up and defined by a seasonal display of potted tulips. This is a great way to liven up a bare area of a garden in spring... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14081/dressing-up-a-staircase Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14077/reader-photo-a-simple-combo-with-big-impact http://www.finegardening.com/item/14077/reader-photo-a-simple-combo-with-big-impact Posted by mgervais
Today's GPOD is from Mindy Arbo of the Cotton-Arbo retum in Winchester, Massachusetts. Mindy says: "This striking combination of Hosta 'Sum and Substance' and Chelone 'Hot Lips' comes from the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14077/reader-photo-a-simple-combo-with-big-impact Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14061/reader-photo-clematis-jackmanii http://www.finegardening.com/item/14061/reader-photo-clematis-jackmanii Posted by mgervais
Today's GPOD is from Chris Tidrick in Champaign, Illinois. He says, "This Clematis 'Jackmanii' climbs up the light pole in our front border and makes a wonderful partner to the Baptisia... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14061/reader-photo-clematis-jackmanii Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:14:41 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14070/ff-follow-friday-on-twitter http://www.finegardening.com/item/14070/ff-follow-friday-on-twitter Posted by mgervais
I've been "tweeting" on Twitter for quite some time now, and I have to say that it's one of my best sources of gardening information, inspiration, and all-out entertainment. I love my "tweeps," and I... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14070/ff-follow-friday-on-twitter Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14059/reader-photo-daffodils-daffodils-and-more-daffodils http://www.finegardening.com/item/14059/reader-photo-daffodils-daffodils-and-more-daffodils Posted by mgervais
Today's GPOD is from Wendy Niemi Kremer in Oak Hill, Virginia. She says, "This photo shows three of my favorite daffodils in my backyard border: Narcissus 'Thalia', with its orchid-like blooms, tiny... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14059/reader-photo-daffodils-daffodils-and-more-daffodils Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14053/reader-photo-shades-of-blue-and-gray http://www.finegardening.com/item/14053/reader-photo-shades-of-blue-and-gray Posted by mgervais
Today's GPOD is from Michelle Van Heuvelen. She says: "I garden on a farm in Iowa.  I have a number of gardens spread out around the farm.  Including a small, formal potager, a long border... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14053/reader-photo-shades-of-blue-and-gray Tue, 06 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14018/a-botanical-jack-in-the-box http://www.finegardening.com/item/14018/a-botanical-jack-in-the-box Posted by mgervais
Todays GPOD is from Kerry Ann Moore, one of FG's assistant editors. She says, "This little summer baby looks like it’s about to explode! Even though this image is frozen in time, it evokes an... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14018/a-botanical-jack-in-the-box Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14021/mix-it-up-with-pansies http://www.finegardening.com/item/14021/mix-it-up-with-pansies Posted by mgervais
Want to do something different with your pansies this spring? Plant them with your lettuces! They really dress up a planting, and you can even harvest a few of the edible blooms for your... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14021/mix-it-up-with-pansies Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14032/dress-up-your-pots-for-easter http://www.finegardening.com/item/14032/dress-up-your-pots-for-easter Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Danielle Sherry, one of FG's Associate Editors. She says: "There’s not much to choose from at the nurseries in early spring--especially when it comes to container... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14032/dress-up-your-pots-for-easter Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14015/reader-photo-a-second-show-for-a-spectacular-tulip http://www.finegardening.com/item/14015/reader-photo-a-second-show-for-a-spectacular-tulip Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Rebecca and Emily Sweet in Los Altos, California. Rebecca says: "While helping me get ready for a huge garden party last week, Emily, my 14-year-old daughter, was sidetracked... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14015/reader-photo-a-second-show-for-a-spectacular-tulip Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13970/beach-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/13970/beach-garden Posted by mgervais
In this private garden in Michigan, the property drops off steeply, overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan. Sad that her grandchildren couldn't get to the beach, the homeowner/garden designer... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13970/beach-garden Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13968/wheres-waldo http://www.finegardening.com/item/13968/wheres-waldo Posted by mgervais
The bunny, that is. Can you find him? Associate Editor Danielle Sherry spent a bit of time with this fellow as she took photos at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, & Arboretum in Rhode Island. He... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13968/wheres-waldo Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13966/beautiful-and-functional http://www.finegardening.com/item/13966/beautiful-and-functional Posted by mgervais
This metal sculpture serves two purposes. It screens a view of the neighbor's house, but it also makes a stunning focal point that is emphasized by a matching urn in the foreground. This thoughful... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13966/beautiful-and-functional Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13964/a-not-so-delicate-container-combo http://www.finegardening.com/item/13964/a-not-so-delicate-container-combo Posted by mgervais
This combo may look refined and fussy, but its anchor is one tough cookie. Japanese blood grass (Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra', USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9) is sometimes banished from borders due to its... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13964/a-not-so-delicate-container-combo Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13962/deep-red-equals-high-drama http://www.finegardening.com/item/13962/deep-red-equals-high-drama Posted by mgervais
This sultry, monochromatic bed makes a big impact with its large sweeps of deep red plants. Amaranth and coleus supply the bulk of the drama, and are knitted together with a band of ornamental kale... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13962/deep-red-equals-high-drama Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13959/reader-photo-poor-tortured-trees http://www.finegardening.com/item/13959/reader-photo-poor-tortured-trees Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Susan Morrison in California's San Francisco Bay area. She says: "This house is in the older part of my neighborhood and unfortunately a lot of the trees are still treated this... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13959/reader-photo-poor-tortured-trees Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13922/reader-photo-mountain-bluet http://www.finegardening.com/item/13922/reader-photo-mountain-bluet Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Andrew Keys in Topsfield, Massachusetts. He says: "The appearance of cool customer Centaurea montana (USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9) means it's a sure thing it's high spring in my... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13922/reader-photo-mountain-bluet Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13917/common-plants-uncommon-effect http://www.finegardening.com/item/13917/common-plants-uncommon-effect Posted by mgervais
You don't need the latest and greatest plants to make a stunning plant combo. All of these plants are relatively easy to find in your local garden center: 'Polaris' verbena (Verbena rigida Polaris... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13917/common-plants-uncommon-effect Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13928/a-perfect-pairing-of-plants-and-pot http://www.finegardening.com/item/13928/a-perfect-pairing-of-plants-and-pot Posted by mgervais
Sometimes it's tricky, pairing plants with a stunning, highly decorative pot, but the horticulturists at Cranbrook House and Gardens in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan seem to know what they're doing. The... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13928/a-perfect-pairing-of-plants-and-pot Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13926/id-like-one-of-those-please http://www.finegardening.com/item/13926/id-like-one-of-those-please Posted by mgervais
This collection of begonias at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts is eough to give anyone a case of plant envy. Welcome to the Fine Gardening Garden Photo of the Day blog! Every... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13926/id-like-one-of-those-please Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13919/an-ode-to-coleus http://www.finegardening.com/item/13919/an-ode-to-coleus Posted by mgervais
This photo doesn't even begin to illustrate the range of colors and textures that coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides cvs., USDA Hardiness Zone 11/annual) can provide to both containers and the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13919/an-ode-to-coleus Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13931/reader-photo-spring-comes-early http://www.finegardening.com/item/13931/reader-photo-spring-comes-early Posted by mgervais
Today's photo is from Erica Glasner in Atlanta, Georgia. She says: "This is Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata Alba’ (USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 9).  A mouthful but a great evergreen shrub... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13931/reader-photo-spring-comes-early Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13915/to-love-a-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/13915/to-love-a-garden Posted by mgervais
In honor of this blog's most frequest visitor, here's a soothing scene from the Cotton-Arbo retum in Winchester, Massachusetts. FG visited this garden with our cameras last summer, and were wowed by... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13915/to-love-a-garden Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13897/a-peaceful-setting-indeed http://www.finegardening.com/item/13897/a-peaceful-setting-indeed Posted by mgervais
The Temple of Peace in the woodland at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts. Welcome to the Fine Gardening Garden Photo of the Day blog! Every weekday we post a new photo of a great... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13897/a-peaceful-setting-indeed Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13895/a-mathematical-masterpiece http://www.finegardening.com/item/13895/a-mathematical-masterpiece Posted by mgervais
Not many plants can add the level of texture and drama to a garden that 'Lucifer' crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer', USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9) can. Its lance-shaped, corrugated leaves are a study in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13895/a-mathematical-masterpiece Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13893/should-it-be-called-mountain-rue http://www.finegardening.com/item/13893/should-it-be-called-mountain-rue Posted by mgervais
Meadow rue (Thalictrum rochebrubeanum and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9) is a perennial native to Japan that forms large, 3-foot-tall  clumps of muted green foliage and sprays of delicate... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13893/should-it-be-called-mountain-rue Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13879/its-a-bit-rusty http://www.finegardening.com/item/13879/its-a-bit-rusty Posted by mgervais
Rusty metal blends into a garden amazingly well, especially when paired with a bronzy sedge. This photo was taken in Laura Crockett's garden in Hillsboro, Oregon. Welcome to the Fine Gardening... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13879/its-a-bit-rusty Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13877/a-juicy-combo-for-a-container http://www.finegardening.com/item/13877/a-juicy-combo-for-a-container Posted by mgervais
This combo might be juicy, but it also has teeth! The flame-licked leaves of Tropicanna canna (Canna 'Phasion', Zones 8-11) are the perfect backdrop for the flashy orange spines of this porcupine... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13877/a-juicy-combo-for-a-container Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13875/a-promising-sign-that-spring-is-on-its-way http://www.finegardening.com/item/13875/a-promising-sign-that-spring-is-on-its-way Posted by mgervais
Today's Garden Photo of the Day is from Associate Editor Danielle Sherry. She says, "Despite the snowfall this past weekend in New England, my Purple witch hazel (Hamamelis vernalis 'Purpurea', USDA... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13875/a-promising-sign-that-spring-is-on-its-way Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13840/its-all-in-the-details http://www.finegardening.com/item/13840/its-all-in-the-details Posted by mgervais
The designer of this little river-rock tower says that of all the creative hardscape touches she's added to her small garden over the years, this has always gotten the most attention. It's elegant in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13840/its-all-in-the-details Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13842/mixed-messages-in-the-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/13842/mixed-messages-in-the-garden Posted by mgervais
Hot-headed or happy-go-lucky? Two sides of a botanical coin. Happy Monday! Welcome to the Fine Gardening Garden Photo of the Day blog! Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13842/mixed-messages-in-the-garden Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13838/who-goes-there http://www.finegardening.com/item/13838/who-goes-there Posted by mgervais
The staff of Plant Delights Nursery in Raleigh, North Carolina got a little creative last year... Plant Delights is a plant-lover's paradise. But they're not just about to-die-for plants. Their... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13838/who-goes-there Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13836/pair-one-fine-texture-with-another http://www.finegardening.com/item/13836/pair-one-fine-texture-with-another Posted by mgervais
Sure, we all know that contrast is the name of the garden design name, but sometimes it's just as effective to pair a fine-textured plant with one of a similar texture but with a different color. The... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13836/pair-one-fine-texture-with-another Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13808/love-in-a-mist-is-one-cool-annual http://www.finegardening.com/item/13808/love-in-a-mist-is-one-cool-annual Posted by mgervais
Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena cvs., annual) delivers a 3-part punch, with it's finely textured foliage, intricate blue flowers, and striped, balloon-like seed pods, all at the same time. It's a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13808/love-in-a-mist-is-one-cool-annual Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13806/reader-photo-the-hummingbirds-demand-their-bath http://www.finegardening.com/item/13806/reader-photo-the-hummingbirds-demand-their-bath Posted by mgervais
Today's GPOD comes from LeAnn Locher, a storyteller and gardener in Portland, Oregon. She says: "We've created a water feature in our garden using a rain chain with water dropping into and... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13806/reader-photo-the-hummingbirds-demand-their-bath Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13804/old-world-charm-in-a-california-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/13804/old-world-charm-in-a-california-garden Posted by mgervais
Filoli is one of California's most famous and beautiful estates. Its spring display is classic and spectacular. To see how Filoli was the inspiration for another, more casual California garden, check... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13804/old-world-charm-in-a-california-garden Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13802/a-stunning-and-functional-garden-focal-point http://www.finegardening.com/item/13802/a-stunning-and-functional-garden-focal-point Posted by mgervais
When we first featured this birdhouse on the cover of the December 2000 issue of Fine Gardening, the FG office got dozens of calls from gardeners wanting one just like it. Years later, this garden... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13802/a-stunning-and-functional-garden-focal-point Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:59:53 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13820/the-origins-of-everyday-things http://www.finegardening.com/item/13820/the-origins-of-everyday-things Posted by mgervais
Way back when, I used to collect rubber duckies. When you start to have more than a few dozen of something, you start to wonder where they came from. I began to picture factories in China, pushing... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13820/the-origins-of-everyday-things Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13800/ruby-grass-is-pretty-in-pink http://www.finegardening.com/item/13800/ruby-grass-is-pretty-in-pink Posted by mgervais
Ruby grass (Melinus nerviglumis) This gray-green, graceful grass is a wonderful, visually soothing addition to summer gardens. The pink blooms begin to appear on arching stems in spring and last... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13800/ruby-grass-is-pretty-in-pink Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13798/a-japanese-garden-in-new-york http://www.finegardening.com/item/13798/a-japanese-garden-in-new-york Posted by mgervais
The Japanese garden at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn, New York. Welcome to the Fine Gardening Garden Photo of the Day blog! Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13798/a-japanese-garden-in-new-york Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13796/a-tumble-of-cool-clematis-softens-hot-hardscape http://www.finegardening.com/item/13796/a-tumble-of-cool-clematis-softens-hot-hardscape Posted by mgervais
Among the many delights of Cornerstone Gardens in sun-drenched Sonoma, California, is this stucco wall and metal gate softened by an exuberant tumble of purple clematis blooms. Welcome to the Fine... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13796/a-tumble-of-cool-clematis-softens-hot-hardscape Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13695/a-simple-structure-makes-a-big-impact http://www.finegardening.com/item/13695/a-simple-structure-makes-a-big-impact Posted by mgervais
At the Vesper Hill Chapel garden in Rockport, Maine, a simple bamboo trellis is used to serve as a visual end to this garden space. It's a simple way to add interest and boundary without spending a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13695/a-simple-structure-makes-a-big-impact Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13693/use-paint-to-make-a-splash http://www.finegardening.com/item/13693/use-paint-to-make-a-splash Posted by mgervais
In the vegetable garden at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boyleston, Massachusetts, a bean tower isn't just functional, it's a colorful focal point. Welcome to the Fine Gardening Garden Photo of the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13693/use-paint-to-make-a-splash Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:55:31 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/12759/catalog-review-thompson-and-morgan-seeds http://www.finegardening.com/item/12759/catalog-review-thompson-and-morgan-seeds Posted by mgervais
I've never been to England, so I only have vague ideas about English gardens. But leafing through the pages of Thompson & Morgan makes me feel like I’m just a bit closer than an ocean away... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/12759/catalog-review-thompson-and-morgan-seeds Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:54:24 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/12757/this-is-not-the-way-you-want-to-lose-a-limb http://www.finegardening.com/item/12757/this-is-not-the-way-you-want-to-lose-a-limb mgervais
This just in: man arrested for shotgun pruning. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/12757/this-is-not-the-way-you-want-to-lose-a-limb Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:04:43 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/12402/my-favorite-fine-gardening-articles-ever http://www.finegardening.com/item/12402/my-favorite-fine-gardening-articles-ever Posted by mgervais
Recently Steve Aitken, FG’s editor, asked the FG editors to name our favorite article from the past 20+ years of FG. That’s a tough one! Rather than just one, I thought I’d share my favorite 10 from the last few years. We have published over 130 issues, after all. Some of these are online now, so you can check them out right away. Here goes (in reverse chronological order)! ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/12402/my-favorite-fine-gardening-articles-ever Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:15:02 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/11926/a-garden-to-grow-with http://www.finegardening.com/item/11926/a-garden-to-grow-with Posted by mgervais
The kids' garden at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh is a deight for young minds. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/11926/a-garden-to-grow-with Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:30:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/5347/were-on-twitter http://www.finegardening.com/item/5347/were-on-twitter Posted by mgervais
Yes, Fine Gardening is trying to look younger than it actually is. Wait! The magazine is about 21 years old. That's about right, no? Anyway, if you tweet, follow us! ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/5347/were-on-twitter Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:56:13 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/11520/neighborhood-workday-to-the-rescue http://www.finegardening.com/item/11520/neighborhood-workday-to-the-rescue Posted by mgervais
I can barely move this morning. My joints are stiff, my muscles are screaming, and I’m so happy! On Saturday the “Neighborhood Workday” came to my house. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/11520/neighborhood-workday-to-the-rescue Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:04:14 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/11193/purple-perilla-pesto-does-not-rock-my-world http://www.finegardening.com/item/11193/purple-perilla-pesto-does-not-rock-my-world Posted by mgervais
The search continues for a use for my perilla. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/11193/purple-perilla-pesto-does-not-rock-my-world Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/10860/a-garden-gem-in-upstate-new-york http://www.finegardening.com/item/10860/a-garden-gem-in-upstate-new-york Posted by mgervais
The King's Garden at Fort Ticonderoga in upstate New York ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/10860/a-garden-gem-in-upstate-new-york Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:08:28 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/9658/common-name-conundrums http://www.finegardening.com/item/9658/common-name-conundrums Posted by mgervais
Fine Gardening's copy editor, Suzanne Noel, and I often get mired in minutia (Suzanne, should that be minutiae?? Long conversation ensues…). These matters often send me on short journeys of... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/9658/common-name-conundrums Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:09:20 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/9556/finally-a-plethora-of-attractive-rain-barrels http://www.finegardening.com/item/9556/finally-a-plethora-of-attractive-rain-barrels Posted by mgervais
A couple of years ago Gardener’s Supply came out with a rain barrel that looked like an elegant terra-cotta urn, and I was pretty darned excited (though not excited enough to cough up 219... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/9556/finally-a-plethora-of-attractive-rain-barrels Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:14:57 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/9193/i-love-my-dutchmans-pipe http://www.finegardening.com/item/9193/i-love-my-dutchmans-pipe Posted by mgervais
I planted Dutchman's pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla, syn. A. durior, Zones 5-8) on my pergola maybe 6 years ago, having seen it on some arbors in Saratoga Springs, New York, the summer before... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/9193/i-love-my-dutchmans-pipe Wed, 06 May 2009 11:00:05 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/8436/things-i-love-in-theory http://www.finegardening.com/item/8436/things-i-love-in-theory Posted by mgervais
Things I love in theory. In reality? Not so much. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/8436/things-i-love-in-theory Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:41:08 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/8191/if-life-gives-you-dandelions-make-wine http://www.finegardening.com/item/8191/if-life-gives-you-dandelions-make-wine Posted by mgervais
I already have dozens of dandelions blooming in my lawn. Dozens, I say. I've always known you could make dandelion wine, but thought it would be complicated and would require special equipment that wouldn't fit into my budget. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/8191/if-life-gives-you-dandelions-make-wine Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:35:57 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7594/a-sunny-oasis-in-the-snow http://www.finegardening.com/item/7594/a-sunny-oasis-in-the-snow Posted by mgervais
Connecticut is such a maze of back roads that I could drive a different route to work every day. But I’m stuck in a rut, so I usually stick to one scenic route that takes my over the hills... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7594/a-sunny-oasis-in-the-snow Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:55:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7137/next-photo-challenge-signs-of-spring http://www.finegardening.com/item/7137/next-photo-challenge-signs-of-spring Posted by mgervais
Spring is right around the corner, and so is our next photo challenge. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7137/next-photo-challenge-signs-of-spring Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:10:58 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/5904/garden-blockade http://www.finegardening.com/item/5904/garden-blockade Posted by mgervais
Keep out! ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/5904/garden-blockade Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:15:10 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/4677/dont-hate-them-because-their-garden-is-beautiful http://www.finegardening.com/item/4677/dont-hate-them-because-their-garden-is-beautiful Posted by mgervais
"Perfect Gardens" are real gardens, too! ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/4677/dont-hate-them-because-their-garden-is-beautiful Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:34:38 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/4146/gardening-resolutions-for-2009 http://www.finegardening.com/item/4146/gardening-resolutions-for-2009 Posted by mgervais
A perennial exercise in deluding ourselves? We think not. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/4146/gardening-resolutions-for-2009 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:39:38 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/3681/more-containers-continued http://www.finegardening.com/item/3681/more-containers-continued Posted by mgervais
More of my fave containers from my garden ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/3681/more-containers-continued Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:35:03 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/3675/more-containers http://www.finegardening.com/item/3675/more-containers Posted by mgervais
Some of my favorite containers and container groupings from my garden over the years. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/3675/more-containers Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:24:22 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/3673/rex-begonia-vine http://www.finegardening.com/item/3673/rex-begonia-vine Posted by mgervais
Love this vine - Cissus discolor, AKA rex begonia vine. Got it from Cottage Garden Nursery in IL. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/3673/rex-begonia-vine Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:21:31 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/3667/my-favorite-coleus-for-containers http://www.finegardening.com/item/3667/my-favorite-coleus-for-containers Posted by mgervais
Notice a common theme here? I ALWAYS include 'Texas Parking Lot' coleus in my container plantings. It's my absolute favorite coleus, sometimes called 'Alabama Sunset'. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/3667/my-favorite-coleus-for-containers Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:50:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/3689/plant-shopping-list http://www.finegardening.com/item/3689/plant-shopping-list Posted by mgervais
It's not even 2009 yet, and Fine Gardening Associate Editor is already thinking about what plants to buy next year. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/3689/plant-shopping-list Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18250/less-is-more-finalist-photos-from-the-2010-container-challenge http://www.finegardening.com/item/18250/less-is-more-finalist-photos-from-the-2010-container-challenge mgervais
We didn't have room for these 22 photos in the May/June issue, so we published them here instead. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18250/less-is-more-finalist-photos-from-the-2010-container-challenge