by Jeannie | Aug 13, 2015 | All Posts, Flowers, Out & About, Plants, Tis The Season
Mellow: Defined as: 1. Sweet, soft, juicy and full-flavored because of ripeness; 2. Rich and soft in quality; 3. Having the gentleness, wisdom or dignity often characteristic of wisdom; 4. Relaxed and at ease; genial; 5. Slightly and pleasantly intoxicated; 6. Moist,...
by Jeannie | Jul 2, 2015 | All Posts, Out & About
If gardens inspire anything, they serve to ignite all of our senses. When these aspects of a garden are created by artists, the impact is more heightened, still. Such is the case in my recent tour of “Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life” at the New York...
by Jeannie | Mar 12, 2015 | All Posts, Out & About, Whimsey
I just couldn’t resist that spelling… If any of you have ever been to Las Vegas, you know what a flower spectacular can be. It’s like everything else in Vegas–yes, it stays there, but it’s all over the top with fantasy. The Philadelphia...
by Jeannie | Jan 19, 2015 | All Posts, Out & About
This was first published on October 23, 2014 as an email newsletter. Scott Arboretum is my top pick for the best autumn-time date in the Delaware Valley. And yes, consider the source. And no, there isn’t food available for purchase; a picnic lunch required....
by Jeannie | Jan 17, 2015 | All Posts, Out & About
This was first published on October , 2014 as an email newsletter. Flower planting is awesome; face planting, not so much. Rob’s son, Brian, said it is ironic that last week’s newsletter was about “Falling” when he learned I went head first...
by Jeannie | Jan 3, 2015 | All Posts, Out & About, Whimsey
This was first published on July 17, 2014 as an email newsletter. This is the first in a series of “Road Trip” newsletters. Several years ago I designed a garden for a client who was colorblind. Textures, contrasts and fragrance were very important...