Coneflower Wisdom from Mount Cuba
A visit to Mount Cuba Center sparked this look back at their Echinacea trials—45 coneflower varieties, tested and compared, with some clear standouts that still shine in today’s gardens.
Dry stream of Bottles
Inspired by a creative display at the Montreal Botanical Garden, this post reflects on a unique “dry stream” made entirely of green bottles. A fun, artistic idea that just might spark your own garden creativity!
Beyond the Museums: The Hidden Beauty of Vatican Gardens
A peaceful glimpse into the Vatican Gardens, captured from the rooftop of St. Peter’s Basilica in 2005. A hidden gem for garden and travel lovers alike. 🌿✈️
Northern Exposure
A look back at a summer visit to the Montreal Botanical Garden during a Perennial Plant Association trip—full of stunning displays and plant inspiration. 🌿
Remembering Passchendaele: A Journey Through Belgium’s WWI Battlefields
“In June 2009, my wife and I explored the WWI battlefields of Passchendaele in western Belgium. This historic site, where British Commonwealth and German troops endured unimaginable losses, is a powerful reminder of the war’s impact. We visited Tyne Cot Cemetery, a beautifully maintained resting place for thousands of soldiers, making for a moving and unforgettable experience.” ~ Larry
Discover the World of Orchids
Discover the World of Orchids February 17, 2023 – April 30, 2023 United States Botanic Garden Conservatory The United States Botanic Garden—yet another place I’ve never been. How can that be? With this exhibit, I’m hoping to make it there finally. I’ve…
Photo Of The Week by Larry Hurley: Tiny Houses
There are plenty of them in Hobbiton, although, technically, they aren’t real. The photos were taken in Matamata, New Zealand in November, 2013. Matamata is close to Auckland. This low-key theme park was originally the movie set of the Hobbit…
Back From Alaska
We spent a couple of days in Juneau, and we revisited the Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure. The photo is from our 2019 trip when it was abnormally warm and sunny. This time it was normally cool and rainy. Either way, the garden…
Photo Of The Week by Larry Hurley Terrace of 100 Fountains
When In Rome…sometimes you just need to get out of town for a day. We did that during a hot summer trip in July of 2005. Our goal was to see the water gardens of Villa d’Este, in the…
Photo Of The Week by Larry Hurley: Bird’s Nest Fern, Asplenium nidus
You might think this is one of the little people that inhabit Stephanie’s “Fairy Gardens,” but no, it’s me, peeking out from behind a very large Bird’s Nest Fern. Bird’s Nest Fern, Asplenium nidus, is commonly sold in the USA as a tropical…
Another Bucket List Item Checked Off: The National Arboretum
Stephanie crossed off another item on her bucket list this Spring.
