I'm a former rocket scientist turned garden designer (on TV and IRL).
Yes, seriously.
I'm also an author, entrepreneur and activist who thinks she can help save the planet (and make it a whole lot prettier) by teaching everyone a little something about landscape design.
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I miss the beehives that sat at the edge of the our garden for many seasons. They weren’t particularly special as hives go – not like those that I see from groovier beekeepers, but they were fascinating and I loved observing our beekeepers as they cared for the hives. We don’t have bees in hives […]
My phone rang at 5:15 this morning. Incredulous and startled, I ignored it, even though I recognized the name of the apiarist who sells honey at my farmers market. I hadn’t spoken with him since last fall when we agreed that he would install two hives in my garden this year. Then, at 6:00, there […]
Do you wish your garden was less boring and a lot more exciting? But you aren’t really sure how to fix it? Knowing how to effectively design garden layout is not obvious and getting it right will ensure that every other decision you make in your garden will be more successful. Let’s see if maybe […]
It is not often that a perfect picture crosses my desk. A picture that so precisely shows how, by playing with one the basic principles of design (in this case, scale and proportion), you can create something extraordinary. Playing with scale and proportion are one of the easiest and most fun ways you – as […]
I suspect most modern gardeners might be asking what a knot garden is. It’s not something you see very often unless you are visiting old gardens in England. A knot garden is a type of garden design that features intricate patterns or designs created using various plants, typically herbs or other low growing plants. These […]
As a landscape designer with a penchant for plants, I’ve always been drawn to the diverse and delightful genus of Stachys. Commonly known as Lamb’s Ear, this group of perennials offers not only a tactile treat for your garden but a wide range of unique varieties, each with its own charm. As a kid – […]
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