Stone staircase The hardscape and solid elements in the garden create an anchor for the plants and space. In the public garden I worked a...

Seasonal containers It is that time of year when you need to start to put the garden to bed. I’ve developed a list over the last several ...

Layers One of the big lessons I have learned in the garden is how to create layers. It is important not only because it makes the garden ...

Ross has been a sculptor for  more than 30 years. His primary skill is in metal casting. He works predominately in cast bronze but incorp...

Rhododendron vulcan To be a gardener in the Northwest means you have dealt with Rhododendrons at some point. It is the state flower of Wa...

I have been ‘Retired’ for 5 years, but for those 13 years at the garden I looked at it with different eyes. I was always on a schedule so...

Old well Water is a very important element for plants (and people). Water shortages seemed to be one of those California things. I sympat...

view across the lawn You often hear people say ‘once you leave your garden you should never go back’. Well that may very well be true som...