One of the most refreshing signs of Spring is when bulbs start to bloom. You see them poking their heads above ground; little shots of color from yellow daffodils and purple crocus. One of my favorite places for a walk in Boston is North Point Park, and the planting design by Oe
This past weekend I went to New Hampshire to visit some friends who have an incredible maple syrup making operation. As we drove up to their house you could see a web of plastic tubing through the woods, connecting the maple trees, and routing sap to a huge collection tank. &nb
A few weeks ago I went to the home of one of my new clients for an initial site consultation. As we were walking through her home and property I asked her how she wanted her new outdoor space to feel. She shared with me that a major influence in how she has approached her
The Boston Flower and Garden Show is underway at the Seaport World Trade Center from now through Sunday and is a great place to get inspiration for your home garden. The show features garden exhibits, vendors, lectures and a market area to buy plants and all sorts of other garde
Edible landscaping seems to be a hot topic these days. The idea of eating something grown in your back yard (or front yard, or deck, or wherever) is somehow very satisfying. You feel like you’re doing something good for yourself, and for the environment, all while la
This past September I attended the APLD annual conference in California, where we had the opportunity to tour a wide variety of gardens in the San Francisco area and Napa Valley. The following residential garden was a wonderful example of how to use art in the landscape. T
I completely missed snowpocalypse two weeks ago. I was in Florida instead, visiting family and enjoying warm temperatures and sunny skies. One of my favorite places to visit when I’m there is Robinson Preserve, an almost 500 acre nature preserve in Manatee County (near whe
It’s Valentine’s Day, and no better time to tell someone you love them. The history of Valentine’s day has roots in ancient Rome with the legend of Saint Valentine, a priest who performed secret marriages for young couples against the decree of Emperor Claudius II. &
On average, heating and cooling together account for over half of a typical home’s energy use. The E Source Advisor website offers some great information on both residential and commercial energy consumption. One of the most common recommendations made, in terms of
I just finished reading Honeybee: Lessons from an Accidental Beekeper, by C. Marina Marchese. It is a beautifully written and illustrated book about the author’s journey from a corporate career in NYC to building a company (Red Bee) and lifestyle around beekeepin