I hadn’t been to Lani Freymiller’s garden for nearly a decade—not since I covered homes, gardens, architecture and interior design for the San Diego Union-Tribune. Would it be as incredible as I remembered? So few gardens stand the test of time. The occasion was a visit from Bay Area designer Rebecca Sweet, and we [...]
Rebecca Sweet
From Here To There
October 13, 2011 – Posted in: Garden Design, Garden MusingsI’m thrilled to have Rebecca Sweet writing a guest post for GGW. She is a highly regarded garden designer, a respected blogger, and co-author of a wildly popular book on vertical gardening, Garden Up. Besides all of these accomplishments, Rebecca is what I think of as a ‘soulful gardener’. Read this article and you’ll understand [...]
Vertical Gardening: Creating A Sense of Place
March 17, 2011 – Posted in: Garden Design, Garden MusingsI’m delighted that Susan Morrison and Rebecca Sweet are gracing us with their presence on Gardening Gone Wild with an in depth article on different types of vertical gardening; which is no surprise since they have just published a fantastic book on it, Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces. By the [...]
Great Garden Gift Books
December 5, 2010 – Posted in: Garden AdventuresGarden books that I enjoyed this year and highly recommend as holiday gifts include two about edibles, one in my own area of specialization, one about color and design, and a regional guide I wouldn’t be without. Grocery Gardening by Jean Ann Van Krevelen with Amanda Thomsen, Robin Ripley and Teresa O’Connor (Cool Springs Press, paperback, $19.95) [...]
Succulent Centerpieces
November 20, 2010 – Posted in: Garden AdventuresThe ideal Thanksgiving centerpiece… — Is low so guests can see over it. — Is festive, in keeping with the holiday. — Has colors that convey autumn. — Looks good with your decor and china. — Doesn’t take up too much table space. — Is simple to assemble and can be done days ahead. — Is [...]