Tucked away down a dusty rural lane in the Franschhoek Valley, South Africa is one of the hidden gems  we visited on our recent tour. In all fairness, we arrived shortly after unseasonably heavy rains had caused devastating landslides so visitors would normally have a much less adventurous arrival! Le Poirier is a small farm…

Where do I start?! This was truly the trip of a lifetime. The gardens, the people, the wildlife, the wines…..how can I possibly recap all of that in just a post or two? Hopefully you were able to follow along through my Facebook posts because thanks to my husband Andy there are some remarkable photos…

As autumn settles in, many of us embark on the annual ritual of fall garden cleanup, which often involves the removal of fallen leaves. However, there is a growing awareness that this age-old tradition may not be as eco-friendly as we once thought. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of leaving the leaves […]

By Gina Jones Here come the mushrooms With our long hot summers we almost forget what rain feels like! But now along with the fall rains, comes the mushrooms. Several days after the first soaking rain of the fall, I start to see mushrooms pushing their way through the grass and dried leaves in my… […]

In a world where convenience often drives our purchasing decisions, there’s a hidden gem in choosing to shop local. The concept of “retail therapy” takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to supporting your neighborhood plant nursery. I had the opportunity to chat with Julie M., an expert in sustainable business practices, who […]

It seems like it is getting harder and harder to just slow down and enjoy the world around us…. As a gardener, here are a few things that make me “thank-full”…

Thanksgiving is a time when we think about gratitude. What are you grateful for? We are grateful for our wonderful clients. We thank you for trusting us with your landscapes. We know the last few years have been tough for many people. Thanks for sticking with us as we have worked to help both our […]

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It was 20 years ago in the spring that I wrote my first diatribe about the ill effects of daylight-saving time and how, while I love being on daylight-saving time, it is the change that gives me so much grief.  The same can be said for the fall when we go back onto standard time.  […]

By Nancy Penrose Evergreen trees provide beauty to your landscape all year round. Here are nine great evergreen trees that will add to your property. Now is an ideal time to plant a new tree in your landscape. Emerald Green Arborvitae The Emerald Green Arborvitae is one of the most popular and dependable screening trees […]