And what a pleasure it was to finally experience this fantastic garden. My friend Lisa and I went yesterday, grabbing 3 hours between rain drops (thunderstorms, actually), to walk the 1 mile path through this gorgeous paradise in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The clouded sky, constantly threatening a shower, made the greens and yellows pop while another […]
Peony Bouquets
Kendra and Eduardo are home for a visit. The last few peonies were still in bloom and Kendra’s wedding dress still hung in the bedroom upstairs, so we did a bridal photo shoot. I love photographing peonies. They’re no shrinking violets. The pink peonies are sweet perfection for the bridesmaids. These peonies were planted for […]
Terrariums
Every other October, just around my birthday, Tovah Martin would grace us here in bucks County, Pa with her sweet and generous spirit. I’ve loved all of her books. Jerry Fritz, of Linden Hill Garden Design, would host Tovah for a terrarium workshop. Everything would be there for us (Jerry is a detail person impeccable […]
Drying Herbs
Air-Dry Hang tiny bundles held together with a rubber band or some twine. Or dry on a rack or screen, separating the larger leaves, and placing in a cool, well-ventilated space out of direct sunlight. […]
Tree Peonies
Guess what I splurged on (ssshhhh, don’t tell Lewis)? I’ve wanted a tree peony for ages. Here she is. -Sheila
Hellebore – Lenten Rose
There’s not much out in the garden yet to pair with these delightful hellebore flowers. They are much too sophisticated to hang out with daffodils. Their exquisite beauty works singularly, en masse, luckily. This frilly double white below is graceful with just a few blooms. After this photo, I snipped them to about 7-inches long […]
Spring Fever
Happy Spring Everyone! Sheila
Dahlias
Left to Right: * Sellwood Glory * Cafe Au Lait * Maki * Iceberg * LÁncresse * B-Man Here is my order from Swan Island Dahlias. I’ve borrowed their photographs because I await some brown, somewhat sweet potato-shaped tubers. These magnificent […]
Fall Planting
Tender Perennials If you have the space inside by a sunny window, dig up some rosemary, marjoram, parsley, basil, and scented geraniums to bring inside for the winter. If the scented geraniums are too leggy, take cuttings and root in water before planting in pots. Citrus trees, bay laurel, and lemongrass should also be brought […]
Peony Flowers
Almost Georgia O’Keefe. When I was studying life drawing back in the 1970’s at The Art Student’s League in NYC, they had an exhibition of past students’ paintings in the large hall. When I walked in, across the room on the adjacent wall, I immediately spotted a very small still-life. Rabbit, copper pot, probably some […]