North Country Reflections

A chronicle in words and pictures of our Vermont gardening life, offering inspirations 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.

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.

The Roving Gardener
Visiting Gorgeous Gardens

Great Gardens are For Everyone

Join us, in words and pictures, for a tour of north country gardens, from the familiar to the unrecognized.

The Roving Gardener
Visiting Gorgeous Gardens

The Legendary Montreal Botanical Gardens

Spend a day at these world-class botanical garden.

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.

The Roving Gardener
Visiting Gorgeous Gardens

The Road Less Travelled

Two intimate gardens in northern Vermont.

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.

The Roving Gardener
Visiting Gorgeous Gardens

Visiting Manchester

Two gardens created a century apart tell us how we garden today.

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.

Cultivating Delectable Edibles

Growing one’s own food is both easy and wonderfully satisfying. Here is my recipe!

Savoring the Pleasures of Early Spring in Vermont

After a long snowy winter, the earliest flowers bring messages of hope and resilience.

The Sleeping Beauty

The special beauty of the garden in winter

Keeping your Maturing Garden Fresh and Vibrant

How to ensure your garden matures gracefully

The Maturing Garden

Creating a garden is akin to making a journey. Enjoy each stage as it comes!

Fall: the perfect time for garden projects

The cooler days of fall offer the perfect time for many garden projects.

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