Oh, how our lives evolve.  My current adventure is finally switching over to a full website. The biggest reason I felt compelled to mak...

Yes, I had to look up that word too. TINTINNABULATION: The ringing or sound of bells (www.dictionary.com) A few days ago I asked readers...

Every year this question ultimately comes up in my landscape design studio: "How large should I make a patio for a certain number of pe...

I discovered this flower only a few years ago and now cannot imagine living without it.  In early spring it pops out like orange polka-dots ...

Over the last couple of weeks I've been participating in an online illustration class... Make Art that Sells by Lilla Rogers . I'm a...

Though I officially learned planting design in college, I didn't begin my real education until I began creating my own garden. These a...

Spring brings the urge to plant binge (I'm an admitted plant addict).  How many times have you entered a nursery center with looking a...

As you may know, I enjoy exploring garden blogs. I even keep a board of them on Pinterest .  Once in a while I love pulling out a few fo...

There are three design elements to consider when creating a planting design: form, texture and color. Each plant you choose encompasses t...

While I'm working on my next tutorial (hopefully out later this week), I'd thought I'd share another surprise. Several of you ha...