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The Animals and Garden Amenities of Plantsman David Culp by Susan Harris
Not long ago I confessed that I was scheming to see David Culp’s Pennsylvania garden, made glorious in his book The Layered Garden. And yesterday that blogger pushiness paid off when I attended his book (re)launch in the very same garden, which did not disappoint. David’s makes his living as a plantsman, especially in the [...]
Are Apostrophes Necessary?
One hundred and eighteen miles north of London, in the town of Boston, England, there lives a retired newspaperman named John Richards who is experiencing an unusually rotten spring. Richards is the founder and chairman of something called the Apostrophe Protection Society. Show More Summary
Wildflower Center magazine touts Lawn Gone!
Sometimes my publicist lets me know ahead of time that Lawn Gone! will have a mention in an upcoming publication. Other times it’s just a thrilling surprise. Like when I opened my copy of Wildflower (Summer 2013), the magazine of the...Show More Summary
Screech owlets!
We knew that the screech owl in our owl box was raising at least one chick and that it was getting big. Mama owl had moved out but was still roosting nearby, as was papa owl. But any chicks were being shy about showing themselves, so this week I staged a post-dusk stake-out on the deck with my camera. Show More Summary
Got Gnomes? by Susan Harris
A great ad goes viral. For some reason it won’t embed, so click here to watch. Via Jane Milliman.
The Drunken Botanist Goes to Manhattan… by Amy Stewart
…and Buffalo. And Brooklyn. See you there? As always, please check with the venue before heading out to confirm details. Also, there are lots more events coming up around the country–go here to see the complete list. June 06 2013 06:30 PM — The Horticultural Society of New York, New York, NY Doors open at [...]
Cats in the Garden – Solutions Only by Susan Harris
Cat-loving readers will no doubt remember our recent dust-up over the issue of cats in the garden. That post was prompted by a cat-in-garden photo illustrating a magazine piece about wildlife-friendly gardens – a strange juxtaposition, at least to my eyes. Well, I was happy to notice Horticulture Magazine addressing this issue head-on, but in [...]
Hot summer color and Chocolate Chips manfreda in bloom
Austin’s lovely, unexpectedly extended spring appears to have faded into summer’s mid-90sF heat and humidity. While I may be complaining about the sauna-like conditions, my garden doesn’t mind. Take this cute little cactus for example. Show More Summary
Lawn Gone! mentions in Woman’s Day and Seattle Times
I’m always excited to see a mention of my book, Lawn Gone!, in a magazine or newspaper article, and this week there are two. On page 41 of the June 2013 issue of Woman’s Day magazine, you’ll see an article about freshening up your patio garden, which references my advice in Lawn Gone! to cut down on lawn by laying paths through your garden. Show More Summary
Gardens on Tour 2013: Bonnell Garden
Our final stop last Saturday on the Wildflower Center-sponsored Gardens on Tour was the Curt Arnette-designed Bonnell Garden in west Austin. If it looks familiar, yes, I posted about it last fall after the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days...Show More Summary
One Flower's Point of View
In light of yesterday's post, this strip from The Other Coast by Adrian Raeside presents an interesting point of view... (Click to enlarge)
Kale-a-Rama makes me Wonder: Is Veganism the Next Big Thing? by Susan Harris
Veganism has been creeping into my consciousness for a while now, but it was the recent vegan festival in my town that makes me wonder if it’s now mainstream. The festival, modeled after the successful Garlic Festival in California (now in its 35th year) billing itself as the first-ever Kale-a-Rama, managed to draw over 1,000 [...]
Fabulous Foliage Follow Up - May 2013
I was sitting on the patio with my Sister the other day. When she said to me, " you have so much to look at out here". I have never thought of it that way. It is interesting to look at one's garden through the eyes of others. After hearing her remark I thought that maybe I have something to contribute to Pam's Foliage Follow Up. Show More Summary
Forcing Myself to Enjoy the Flowers
You must think the title of this post is strange. I mean, what kind of gardener has to force herself to enjoy flowers? Well, it isn't that hard for me to enjoy them; in fact, I enjoy them a little too much - in my gardens.
I'm one of...Show More Summary
