"Learn. Grow. Travel."
With fall already approaching, it's time to rethink your pots and planters for the season ahead. The transition from summer to autumn brings unique environmental challenges, and well-composed fall containers require more than simply replacing tired annuals. Designer Beth Crowell will reveal the technical and artistic principles behind professional fall container design, including container preparation, soil […]
The gardens of The Met Cloisters serve as a place of profound refreshment, curiosity, and wonder. In this lecture, Carly Still explores the distinct inspiration behind each of the three interior cloister gardens and the unique stories they tell. The presentation will dive into the essential role of herbs in the Middle Ages, sharing the […]
In 2019, landscape design firm Columbine LLC began a thoughtful restoration of DeRham Farm, a historic estate overlooking the Hudson River in Garrison, New York. Working closely with the homeowners, the project focused on revitalizing the landscape while honoring the property’s historic character and extraordinary setting. Highlights included the restoration of a sunken garden within […]
October is a fitting time to notice the particular beauty of decay and the quiet work dead wood performs in the landscape. What we’re often tempted to clear away- standing dead trees, decomposing logs, and brush piles- provide some of the garden’s richest habitat, offering wildlife food, shelter, and overwintering refuge. As it breaks down, […]