The Lingering Orange Thunbergia

The Lingering Orange Thunbergia

September 5, 2017

I just planted my new Thunbergia in a place of honor in the formal garden. Will it winter over in New England? Going to try BUT I think it will need to come inside ( it’s native to Africa and Madagascar)…along with its friend the NOT hardy fake maple plant… Only special healthy annuals are given berth indoors. This is the time of year when my thoughts turn indoors- how about you?…Maybe that includes new room arrangements, new colors, updated pieces of furniture or re-organization. I remember this image I saved when we were doing our home. Love it. The
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An Abundance of Life All Around

An Abundance of Life All Around

August 19, 2017

Summer’s end carries a fullness that surrounds you when you step outdoors. My artwork builds on nature. The garden, in  every season, presents a virtually limitless palette as sun and rain play off each other. Related Images:
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Bamboo Thrives in Connecticut

Bamboo Thrives in Connecticut

August 1, 2017

Well sort of. We’ve now installed bamboo both outside and inside the house. We love the look of it and how it works with the landscape. Outside bamboo requires the maintenance of wood but is probably a little easier than re-finishing wooden decks, for example. Our bamboo flooring is harder and is lasting better then hardwood. Related Images:
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Heavenly Blue Indigo in a Morning Glory

Heavenly Blue Indigo in a Morning Glory

July 29, 2017

Indigo blue is the color of a magnificent aging morning glory. Morning glories open in the morning and die at night. The color indigo is described as between (primary) blue and the color violet on a color wheel. It’s sometimes called blue violet. Think blueberries or new blue jeans. Indigo is thought to embody the concepts of stability and truthfulness. “True blue.” Its closeness to violet also calls to mind authority and royalty. Related Images:
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All Dimensional- The Life of An Artist

All Dimensional- The Life of An Artist

July 22, 2017

We visited a great antique art shop in Gloucester MA last week.  A. P. H. Waller Antiques & Sons- Antiques & Fine Art. They had furniture and home décor items but the emphasis was clearly on three- dimensional art. I felt right at home. I’ve included some photos below. Related Images:
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Living a Colorfully Diverse Life

Living a Colorfully Diverse Life

July 8, 2017

Many say that we’ve become intolerant of people different from ourselves. You can see evidence that supports this. Living in places where we only hang out with people like us or putting our noses in a phone everywhere we go. Sometimes, we engage in a lot of inward turning – regardless of which side of the proverbial aisle we live on. Related Images:
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A New England Garden Grows Quickly

A New England Garden Grows Quickly

June 6, 2017

It’s hard to stay inside on computer when the garden is growing so fast- especially with all the rain we’ve had. Allium is a beautiful member of the onion family. It’s also a welcome addition to the garden when azaleas and lilacs fade. Related Images:
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Communicating Garden Design Through Pictures

Communicating Garden Design Through Pictures

May 30, 2017

I’m not entirely sure how long I’ve been communicating with the world through pictures but I suspect it’s a habit as old as me. I love to draw and paint, and so communicating about a proposed garden design visually, makes perfect sense. Besides, I think better drawing. Related Images:
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