Learn, Design, Build, Grow and Enjoy
Creating beautiful outdoor spaces for your home
“The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration”
– Claude Monet
Interacting with the environment, providing safe haven for birds and pollinators, creating a calming place to relax while adding value to your home.
Welcome to your own Garden Library
See the blog articles for information and tools to help you achieve your best green space.
To find projects and ideas to make and do at home.
Plus learn about Public Gardens to visit and what they teach us for our own homes
Visit the Gallery page for photos of interesting and useful plants plus photos of professionally installed landscaping.
Whether you want to grow edible plants and flowers, achieve a more water conservative garden, need gardening information, attract birds and butterflies or just make a more comfortable and appealing space to relax or entertain, this site is for you.
“Lethe” in my flower,
Of which they who drink
In the fadeless orchards
Hear the Bobolink!
Merely flake or petal
As the eye behold
Jupiter! My father!
I perceive the rose!”
– Emily Dickinson
QUESTIONS?
Whether you’re curious about features, a free trial, or even press, I am here to answer any questions.
Basic Landscape Design Course
Learn the basics of drawing landscape plans for your home garden. This course is geared for homeowners interested in learning how to draw a well thought out plan to install as a DIY project or to give to a contractor to use. No specialized equipment needed.
A Travelogue of Beautiful Botanical Gardens
View some of the extraordinary Botanical Gardens across the U.S. with commentary and slideshows made to enjoy while relaxing. As I travel I continue to compile a varied and educational set of slides and information on many types of gardens, parks and arboretums.