Playfulness and planters in the garden of Richard Hartlage
The Seattle garden of Richard Hartlage, president of Land Morphology design firm, is a playful space with a flair for the theatrical.… Read More
Eye-candy containers at Vivero nursery
At Vivero Growers nursery, I oohed and aahed over big, beautiful containers planted as eye-catching showpieces.… Read More
Potted succulents don’t ask for much (and that’s the way I like it)
My potted plants are usually water-thrifty ones like succulents, cacti, even foxtail fern — plants I can leave to their own devices in 100-degree heat and not fuss about them for a week or more.… Read More
Cactus bloom for my garden class
By 9 am, when my first visitors arrived, the garden was sparkling (if a little damp), and the cactus, succulents, and woody lilies throughout the garden responded to the downpour by bursting into colorful bloom.… Read More
Historic San Antonio style in Tupper Beinhorn Garden: San Antonio Open Days Tour
October 22, 2017 Compared with the formality of the Ware Garden, the rambling Old San Antonio style of the Tupper Beinhorn Garden couldn’t be more different. I visited last weekend during the San Antonio Open Days Tour sponsored by the … Read More
Patio life and summery goodness
June 18, 2017 I hope all the pops out there are enjoying an easy day sitting on the patio or otherwise enjoying some time in the garden. It’s Father’s Day, and you deserve it! I spotted this relaxing patio and … Read More