Hidden City Garden In Spring

– Posted in: Garden Design, Garden Design

Written by Harry Pierik In this post, Harry takes us on a stunning tour of his garden in early spring. Learn more about Harry’s garden and design work on his website. To read Harry’s last post on snowdrops, click here and to read his post on his ‘Hidden Garden in The City’, click here.  Fran[...]

Oh no! Visitors In The Garden…..Etiquette Of The Garden Visit

– Posted in: Garden Design, Garden Design

Written by Michael King I first became aware of Michael’s work when I read the book Gardening With Grasses that he co-wrote with Piet Oudolf. It literally shifted my thinking about the composition of perennial gardens. Michael has been living in the Netherlands for the past 20 years where he works as a garden designer, author and garden[...]

Snowdrops

– Posted in: Bulbs, Garden Design

Written by Harry Pierik In his first article for GGW, A Hidden Paradise In the City, Harry introduced us to his magnificent Dutch garden. In this article, he shares some of the 200 different kinds of snowdrops that he has collected. It’s a pictoral delight! Harry has produced a short film ‘Garden of Eden Snowdrops in the Hidden[...]

Starting Over

– Posted in: Garden Design, Garden Musings

For several years now, I’ve talked and written about how living with ambiguity is an integral part of the creative process. My book, Digging Deep: Unearthing Your Creative Roots Through Gardening, touches upon this subject in more detail. I want to share a personal story with you that once again reminded me that learning to[...]

Welcome back spring

– Posted in: Garden Design, Garden Photography

With no apologies I welcome spring.  I welcome the chance to post new photos.  I welcome the challenge of simply taking new photos.  I welcome  the chance to get back to work.  Welcome back Gardening Gone Wild. Camellia sasanqua ‘Kanjiro’ I have not posted new photos for a couple months now, and Fran let me[...]