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Peak Behind the Garden Gates –
Garden Conservancy Gardener Cecil J. Dykes is offering us a peak behind his garden gates… Jayme B: What do you call your Garden? CJ: English Garden-Woodland Paradise. My gardens are 20 years old. When...
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Thyme in Rita’s Garden…
Garden Conservancy Gardener Rita Mercer invites us to enjoy the Thyme in Rita’s Garden… Jayme B: What is your first memory in a garden? RM: My first memory was in the forest behind our house in...
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Seasonal Heritage, a Native Refuge – Roots that Fashion a Sanctuary for the...
When I stopped by to see Nancy & John Brothers at their inner belt line Raleigh home, the third week in March, the garden was already coming alive. I had never seen so many Trout Lilies cascading...
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Grady Garden – A beautifully woven horticultural textile retreat…
Under the high shade of these tall pines, is the relaxing garden of Pat & Perry Grady. I love to visit a garden and sit in the chairs or benches along the way… to pause and take in the views....
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A Visit under the Oaks
At this time of year chores at Entwined Gardens include raking the leaves and acorns from under the Oaks. It somehow seems like a never-ending task, but one that always elicits a mixed bag of...
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Lust and Envy in the Garden – Edgworthia
There are certain plants that one encounters which stop you in your tracks… so begins Lust and Envy in the garden. Edgeworthia – a woody Native of Japan, China & Nepal – has been my plant fetish,...
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Hellebore Time
Under the oaks and pines A plant grows mighty fine. Evergreen, shades of pink, burgundy or lime Blooming ever so sublime Hurray—It’s Hellebore time! My friend Kathy’s yellow Hellebore peaking through...
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Bloom Day – Entwined Gardens
Bloom Day! Camera in hand, an opportunity to ponder… Above a double Kerria a share from my friend Deb. A sweet little girl statue that once resided in ‘Big’s Garden in Chatham, Virginia – a gift from...
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Open Days Program – My Fairy Garden in the Woods
Beautiful mature specimens and paths that wind into secret views—a passion for collecting plants—creating layered textures with antiques. A garden that will make you feel like a kid again—exploring a...
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Mushrooms and Fungi OH My!
Have been crisscrossing the country. Returned home to a pleasant, moist, overgrown landscape. Wish I knew more about all the types of mushrooms and fungi in the woodland garden. Anyone have a good book...
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