Seattle waterfront I’ve had the opportunity over the last several years to escort a number of horticultural tours, both domestic and international. I just completed a tour in my own back yard. I put together a tour for the Pacific Horticulture Society of the Seattle area gardens. Having worked as the head gardener for the Miler Garden in Seattle I had contacts to some of the finest gardens in the Northwest. I have visited all these gardens in the past but never with a large g

The chance to travel. Carriage tours in Charleston As a member of a couple organizations that have travel programs I’ve been fortunate to be part of the committees that plan and escort tours. My latest trip was to Charleston SC and Savannah GA. A few years ago I met a few gardeners from this area and in turn they introduced me to a few others who were more than helpful in sharing their own gardens and advice on seeing others. Homes along the waterfront We started in Charlesto

Lakewold Garden One of my favorite things to do is visit other gardens. They can be inspiring, peaceful, motivating and just plain enjoyable. Walking into a garden takes you out of the busy day to day rush of the real world. Gardeners are a different breed of people and being in their garden lets you peek into what they think might be a perfect world. Some are simple and serene while others may be over stimulating and exciting. They change depending on the season. Some are on