by Lea Anne Moran | November 7, 2014 Dahlias and gladiolas are beloved plants, used often by Beatrix Farrand for late season color in her garden designs. In Hill-Stead’s Sunken Garden, Farrand used the Alpen Cherub dahlia, a tall ‘collarette’ variety with … Continued
by Jill Anderson | October 10, 2014 As the days get shorter, I cherish the beautiful foliage of the majestic maple trees, the subtle varieties in color of the wildflower meadows, and the smell of freshly cut grass, as I … Continued
by Irene Skrybailo | October 2, 2014 Fall in New England. These words conjure up memories of winds gently blowing colorful leaves to the ground: a kaleidoscope of warm reds, orange and yellows. But the moniker “fall” doesn’t account for the full … Continued
by Rose Riley | September 2014 The garden is about anticipation. The first warm day heralds a summer of days to come; the first snow drop a garden of lilies. Gardeners are always waiting for the next plant to come … Continued