My Garden Journal

by Judith Irven

Welcome to my garden journal, with a potpourri of ideas and inspirations for gardeners everywhere.

I write about topics that interest me personally, both as a dirt-under-the-fingernails gardener and as a practicing landscape designer, including:

– The wider landscape as it inspires my designs,

– Profiles of plants that thrive in my Vermont garden,

– Techniques for growing food and cooking from the garden,

– The magic of the ever-changing seasons of our New England gardens,

– Inspirations gleaned from visiting great gardens, both public and private.

Lessons of winter

Some amazing ways to survive winter’s cold.

Fewer is Better

Versatile quality tools for your everyday gardening needs.

Legacy in the Land

The garden creates a bridge between generations past and those to come.

A little bit of meadow

Informal and relaxed, our pond bed is a gentle transition to the wild beyond.

The Perennial Optimist

Fall is the perfect time for reflect on the season just past, and look ahead at the years to come.

Visiting Stonebottom Farm

A fun visit to a small farm with lessons for all

A Garden Encounter

A chance encounter with a lovely garden and a delightful gardener

Shady spaces

Shady spaces bring peace and tranquility to our gardens. See how to bring them to life.