Beyond the fairway, and finding Harvey Penick, at Austin Country Club

Beyond the fairway, and finding Harvey Penick, at Austin Country Club

November 26, 2024 Gardening connections can get you into places you might not otherwise see. Austin Country Club, a private golf club on Lake Austin, being a case in point. I don’t run in country club circles. But I enjoy meeting enthusiastic plant people eager to share what they’re working ...
Plants and garden art at VanLierop Garden Market in Puget Sound

Plants and garden art at VanLierop Garden Market in Puget Sound

August 09, 2024 Lunch on Day 2 of last month’s Puget Sound Fling was held at Sorci’s Italian Cafe, which just so happens to share a location with VanLierop Garden Market in Sumner, Washington. Tasty appetizers, pizza, and salad plus plant and garden-art shopping? Yes indeed. VanLierop Garden Market After ...
Fall florals to fall for at Terrain garden shop

Fall florals to fall for at Terrain garden shop

October 22, 2023 It’s good for my wallet that we don’t have a Terrain in Austin, or even in Texas. I know, I know, Terrain has an online store. But my infatuation with this beautiful garden shop stems from its immersive, gorgeous, creative store displays and merchandising. Especially when it’s ...