Messy garden

Last season’s trend was hygge, the Danish style which means to feel cosy. However, creating a garden that made you feel hygge was actually no easy task! So, how about wabi-sabi and the art of the imperfect garden? Beauty in imperfection, wabi-sabi (侘寂) is a philosophy of aesthetics. The practice is from Buddhist teachings, and is all about transience and […]

I suppose that given that we were not far from Middle Earth – or so the map indicated – I shouldn’t have been surprised to happen upon a garden that gave every indication of being created by a hobbit and a very industrious ho

There’s a hint of fall in the cool morning air. The tips of the leaves are turning golden and russet. I watched them fall around me ...

Garden designer Deborah Hambleton has spent the last 18 years creating this magical garden in the Macedon Ranges. Step inside!

Wondering whether you should clean up and cut back the beds this fall or leave it until spring? Here are 7 reasons to leave it messy this fall.

by Ellen Sousa Many people love the idea of including functional plants (edibles and herbs) in ornamental plantings, but in reality it’s not always easy to achieve an acceptable aesthetic...

www.favim.com As summer unfolds before our eyes in all of its various hues of neon greens and pastel colors of flowers in bloom, we all get out in nature more and often find a spot that brings us peace and comfort. We get out and stretch our legs and breathe deeply the fresh air and…

Now don't get me wrong...I love Pinterest. I have a series of boards ranging from gardens to books, creative interiors to great tasting recipes. I hate knowing, however, that many people are spending more time pinning photos of gardens then they are creating such gardens for themselves. So I'm think