SUBTROPICAL GARDENING DEFINEDSubtropical gardening is a style of gardening in which an attempt is made to create a garden in a temperate climate such that it appears to be in a much warmer climate. “The lure of the beauty of tropical landscapes like those found in Hawaii, Key West, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Bali, and… Continue reading
Category: Gardening
“No single view allows us to make sense of the whole in a Japanese garden. It slowly reveals itself detail by detail.”
When planning or expanding our gardens, it might help a great deal if one knows what style appeals to oneself, or what one is drawn to.
In the springtime, I would rather be in my gardens more than almost anywhere else. The days are cooler, less humidity, and I am moved to magical wonder every year by plants that push and sometimes burst through the earth with such determination.
“Spring drew on . . . and a greenness grew
Wednesday is the first day of Spring. It was such a busy winter, and I am barely able to believe the warmer months will soon be upon us. Spring is most beautiful in the south, I believe more so than anywhere else, but it is also quite a short season in these parts. We may… Continue reading
The last post introduced you to Dale Chihuly and a bit of his design biography. I then shared a description and photos of part of the exhibit I attended in Richmond, Virginia. I related it just a little bit to thinking about interior design and color. Check it out if you missed it. Today I… Continue reading