Plant Profile: Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis)
Karen Also known as bay laural, this aromatic evergreen shrub or small tree is native to the Mediterranean region and a member of the laurel family, Lauraceae, that also includes sassafras,…
Plant Profile: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
This evergreen shrub is native the Mediterranean area where it grows on dry rocky hillsides. It is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae, that also includes beebalm, basal, and…
Plant Profile: Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
The culinary herb, chives, is a bulb-forming herbaceous perennial native to temperate areas of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a member of the Amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae , and…
A Visit to Hardwick Hall and Gardens, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
The Tudor house with its huge glass windows stands on the summit of a wind-swept hill; it is impressive and it was meant to be. It was built by Elizabeth,…
Eight Edible Herbs for A Container Herb Garden
When you are cooking do you want to truck across your back yard for herbs? I don’t so I was determined to have the herbs near the kitchen door. One…
A Visit to Magnolia Gardens, Charleston, South Carolina
When you go to Magnolia Gardens don’t expect formal, colonial gardens like those at nearby Middleton Place. Yes, it dates back to 1676 when the original owners had a rice…
A Visit to Villandry Garden, Loire Valley, France
The beautiful gardens of Villandry are described with special attention to the ornamental vegetable garden.
The Huntington Garden, San Marino,CA
The highlights of the Huntington Gardens including a visit to the tea room are given.
Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, CA
A brief description of what to see at the Getty Villa is given.