This is a time of the year when Elizabeth Lawrence’s multi-faceted design brilliance shines. Her planting schemes, which are literally and figuratively layered, continue to inspire and challenge me to be a more thoughtful designer and gardener. …
A Late Summer Seductress
The Beauty of Autumn, Part 2
In the two weeks since my last post, I have continued to see vignettes of nature’s autumnal brilliance. Thanksgiving is a time for remembering to be grateful. Gardeners rarely need a holiday or calendar to remind them; I am grateful every day for these glimpses of beauty, so, once again, I thought I’d share.
The Beauty of Autumn
As I walked through the garden this afternoon, the brisk cool air biting my cheeks, I thought of all that I see here, nearly every day of the year. There is so much beauty all around us—so much that can ground us and muffle the squeal of the outside world (or sometimes even the inside world)—if we take the time to really see.
One of the most valuable lessons I have learned from Elizabeth Lawrence is to not just look, but to really see the garden. So, I wanted to share the beauty that caught my eye today.