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

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 years which comes in...

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 more interesting but...

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

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

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 would look to see w...

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

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 sometimes but not alway...