November 02, 2018
Anemones and autumn memories in Cat’s garden
An autumn stroll in Cat’s canyon-side garden reveals anemones, clematis, roses, water features, and a few cute kitties …
Fortlandia wrapping up at the Wildflower Center
With Fortlandia ending soon at the Wildflower Center, I popped over to check out the installation of creative, nature-themed forts …
LongHouse Reserve ramble, Part 3: Pond, zodiac amphitheater, and grass garden
In Part 3, I share more of LongHouse Reserve, the garden-and-sculpture showpiece of late textile-artist Jack Lenor Larsen in the Hamptons …
LongHouse Reserve ramble, Part 2: Woodland garden, Yoko Ono sculpture, and Red Garden
In part 2 of my LongHouse ramble I visit Jack Larsen’s iconic Red Garden, plus a woodland garden, council ring, and interesting sculptures …
LongHouse Reserve weaves gardens and sculpture: Dune path, pavilion, and tropical rill
LongHouse is a harmonious marriage of gardens and art, creatively woven together by its textile-artist creator, Jack Lenor Larsen. Here’s part 1 of my visit …
New Year’s Eve hike at McKinney Falls
At McKinney Falls, swimming holes are ringed by rock-slab necklaces and waterfalls sluicing channels through ancient-seabed limestone …
Ceremony garden shop in Wimberley
Ceremony garden shop entices with creative plant displays and a rich selection of succulents, cacti, and houseplants, plus pots and decor …
Houston Botanic Garden brightens the holidays with Lightscape
Lightscape at Houston Botanic Garden is a fun new addition to the holiday garden-visiting scene. It runs through January 2,2022 …
Have a rainbow Christmas!
I spotted this rainbow of Christmas trees at Austin Motel on South Congress last weekend, and it lifted my spirits. I hope it does the same for you …
Mad about Madoo, part 2: Formal garden and iconic Chinese bridge
Part 2 of my visit to Madoo, the garden of artist Robert Dash in the Hamptons, NY, including the Asian pond garden and formal garden beds …
Mad about Madoo: The secret garden, potager, and ginkgo grove
Splashes of bold color on garden arches, finial posts, doors, and windows are Madoo’s signature look, along with experimental plantings …
Yucca and palm fantasyland at John Fairey Garden
Exploring a dry garden of yuccas and palms against a gorgeous blue wall at The John Fairey Garden in Hempstead, Texas …
Chilly October excursion to the Hamptons
I went to the Hamptons in October for Madoo Garden. And then I discovered hot lobster rolls, empty beaches, and village shopping …
A plant-collector’s jungle garden of palms, sotol, and more
John Ignacio’s Mayan-inspired house stands amid a jungle-evoking garden of palms, bamboo, and other bold foliage …
