Posts Tagged ‘winter’
Peace in the Garden
As the Christmas decorations get put away for another year the house can seem a little bare. We've got used to the shiny glass baubles, the festive mantle and those special ornaments that we look forward to displaying each holiday. After a few days, however, I find myself enjoying the less flamboyant decor, the quieter colors and the uncluttered surfaces.…
Read MoreTable Top Pots – Perfect for Holiday Gifts
When our children were small and the budget was tight we made all our Christmas gifts, cards and even tags. I would start many weeks ahead of time, the sewing machine working late into the night as I made matching flannel shirts for my husband and son (then 2 1/2 years old) and a Beatrix…
Read MoreFocal Points; Garden Art + Foliage
Whether your style is whimsical, elegant, traditional or contemporary you can find a unique art piece for your garden that let's your friends and family know that this is your garden. However it is the relationship between the art and the garden that really makes or breaks it. There has to be a reason for…
Read MoreWinter Adventure for Children of all Ages
I had the privilege of presenting a workshop at The Morton Arboretum recently while I was speaking in the Chicago area. I could see straight away that this was somewhere special; 1700 acres of stately trees and gardens including lakes and natural areas. The casual (cold) visitor might just head straight for the coffee shop…
Read MoreA Garden of Celebration, Reflection & Healing
Do you feel the need for a personal outdoor space to call your own and simply 'be'? Are you looking for a way to carve out a quiet meditation garden where you can practice yoga or pray? Or perhaps like my client you seek an environment where you can be surrounded by a garden…
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