My bucket list of gardens to see was down to just one – the world-famous, one-of-a-kind Lotusland. This month I got to see Lotusland, so today it’s show-and-tell time about this once-private garden in Montecito, California (95 miles north of Los Angeles).... See more
I’m back in Maryland after a short trip to Los Angeles, where these plants and gardens got me gasping with envy, or dying to learn about, or both. All in the Encino area. Lantana in a warm climate – a revelation! I’m a recent fan of Lantana in pots, for t... See more
If you’re a member of Wild Ones, you may have noticed my short article in the latest issue. Wild Ones is a national nonprofit with 99 chapters and what they call “seedlings” in 37 states; its mission is promoting native landscapes. (Members can read the w... See more
Nobody comes to GardenRant for political news or opinion, so this is my best attempt at an apolitical, landscape-related post about the infamous Reflecting Pool. Wish me luck! Commenters, of course, will comment. I posted political photos from my morning ... See more
Summer is officially here, and America is turning 250! There is no better way to celebrate this historic milestone than by coming out to enjoy the annual Lake St. John Flotilla on Saturday, July 4th. If you have never attended, you are missing out on a sp... See more
