Last week the 2012 APLD conference visited the Benzinger Winery in Sonoma, California.  Benzinger uses some of the most highly certified green farming practices of any vineyard in North America and we were fortunate to get a quick lesson in their farming practices from Winegrower

This week I am in the San Francisco area for the APLD (Association of Professional Landscape Designers) annual conference.  What attracted me to take a week away from the East Coast, during a busy season, was the opportunity to see some amazing gardens and meet some inspirational

Many of my clients ask me about integrating edible garden space into the context of their residential landscape.  Whether the trend is in response to high food prices, interest in conservation, or a general interest in producing great tasting fruits and vegetables;  edible g

The Boston HarborWalk offers amazing opportunities to explore the waterfront along Boston Harbor.  A system of over  40 miles of pedestrian (and bike friendly) pathways, it winds along the waterfront from Dorchester to East Boston.  http://www.bostonharborwalk.com A par

Friday September 21st is Park(ing) Day!  Those of us on the East Coast may not yet be familiar with this concept, but hopefully it will become more common place in the years to come. Park(ing) Day is an event where metered city parking spots are transformed, for the day, into min

Traditional lawns are one of the most resource intensive elements of a residential landscape.  The environmental and economic costs are significant between irrigation, fertilization and mowing.  A great way to reduce the resources required, and introduce wildlife into your l

A new pedestrian bridge opened on July 13, 2012 to connect the North Point Park in Cambridge with the Paul Revere Park in Charlestown.  The opening of this bridge now makes it easy to access Boston Harbor from the Esplanade. On a recent afternoon I explored these parks and took a

My grandfather came to the United States from Norway in the 1920’s when he was a young man.  Throughout my life, I’ve identified with my Norwegian heritage, and have had an interest in the culture, landscape and language of this small Nordic country. A sunny afternoon on the Oslo