Five Roses for the Cottage Garden
Karen No cottage garden would be complete without roses; not the high maintenance, leggy, hybrid teas that most people visualize as the typical rose but the more easy going kind that…
How to Extend the Vase Life of Roses
A bouquet of roses delights the senses and bring a good dose of cheer to every venue. It can make the dullest room look beautiful, put a smile on a…
A Fall Visit to Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina
In North Carolina, fall is a great time to go to the mountains for either lunch or an overnight getaway. The temperatures are ideal for outdoor activities and the trees…
Garden Journal: July 4, 2010
We finally got a reprieve in regard to the weather and have enjoyed several days of cool temperatures. I have even had to wear a heavy shirt out into the…
Garden Journal: July 26, 2009
Morning clouds and cooler temperatures with a tad of rain made gardening very enjoyable this week. Much time was spent cutting back both annuals and perennials and I am hoping…
Garden Journal May 31, 2009
Five days of rain and cloudy weather shattered the rose garden and inhibited many perennials, but some pushed on and, unable to contain their enthusiasm, burst into bloom. They are…
Garden Journal May 17, 2009
The garden is coming alive all over but the rose garden dominates the scene. Entering the rose garden is an olfactory treat! Wow, am I ever glad I planted all…
What is Happening at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Week of April 19, 2009?
There is always something beautiful to see at the Atlanta Botanical Garden and this week is no exception. These gardens are so rich in plant material and are so well…
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The many outstanding features of the Atlanta Botanical Garden are described.
The Huntington Garden, San Marino,CA
The highlights of the Huntington Gardens including a visit to the tea room are given.