NORTH COUNTRY REFLECTIONS
A chronicle in words and pictures of our Vermont gardening life, with inspirations and information for garden lovers everywhere.
– Journal posts discuss timely topics
– Garden writings explore ideas in greater depth
– Talks and workshops for diverse audiences
GARDEN WRITINGS
From aesthetics to practicalities
Inspirations
Each garden is the unique expression of its creator, conceived in our mental pictures but influenced by the site.
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GARDEN WRITINGS
From aesthetics to practicalities
Sustainable Garden Making
A sustainable garden is both beautiful and enduring; it is easy on the gardener and gentle on the earth.
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GARDEN WRITINGS
From aesthetics to practicalities
Plant a Picture
As a gardener, my land is my canvas, and plants are my palette. See how use your plants to create beautiful pictures.
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GARDEN WRITINGS
From aesthetics to practicalities
A Vermont Garden in Winter
Gardens should be beautiful throughout the year. Explore how to create a garden that is as lovely in January as it is in July
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GARDEN WRITINGS
From aesthetics to practicalities
Cool Greenhouse
It is pure bliss to step into the greenhouse on a sunny February morning, and savor the earthy smells of green growing things.
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Art in the Garden
Magical glass sculptures by renowned artist, Dale Chihuly, light up the Denver Botanic Gardens in autumn.
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The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness
Fall is a time of activity in the garden as we plan and prepare for the gardening year ahead.
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The Garden’s Grande Finale
Colorful shrubs, beautiful grasses plus some easily grown perennials, complete the gardening season with a flourish.
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Snow in spring
Serviceberries ‘hung with snow’ announce the arrival of spring in New England
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No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn
This gardener is looking forward to welcoming the delicate flowers of spring
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