Create a Master Plan! There’s nothing like going to a major garden show in the middle of February to get me thinking about what I want to do in my own garden. When we bought our house in 1993, we created a simple master plan for our grass-only, extra-large lot. At the time, we decided… Continue reading →

Nature’s Valentines Are All Around You I’ve always loved beach combing or staring at the ground while hiking to see what treasures may be underfoot. My rewards have been varied—from a delicate shell to an ancient flint tool. But my favorite things to spot are heart-shaped stones. I found my first on my property in Texas. The… Continue reading →