Posts in category Gardens

The arrival of fall means entertaining at home more often. Welcome guests with a splash of color that greets them …

Big, showy amaryllis flowers hold their own in complex arrangements or as simple containers of forced blossoms

When the flowers are gone, some leave behind a decorative winter surprise. Plantsman and garden designer Ryan Gainey expounds on several of these bountiful berries

The starkness of the season reveals the sculptural elegance of a garden in winter

Even after the blooms are gone, roses live on. Garden designer Troy Rhone shares tips for selecting and harvesting rose hips for flower arrangements.

P. Allen Smith makes the pain-free job of planting bulbs even easier with the help of some classic spring bulb “recipes” and flower combinations

If the summer heat is wearing out your garden, colorful zinnias will save the day. P. Allen Smith shares tips for growing zinnias and some of his favorite zinnia varieties

Becky Brinkman, the Fuqua Orchid Center Manager for the Atlanta Botanical Garden, shares tips for selecting healthy orchid plants, growing them at home, and daily care of your orchids

Drawn to Nantucket’s allure, a Philadelphia couple creates a classic cedar-shake home with an enviable garden full of layered color, texture, and cottage charm

Heirloom hydrangeas will always have a place in the garden, but P. Allen Smith hopes you consider one of the newer hydrangea varieties if a spot opens up in your garden

Mother-daughter team Deborah and Alexandra Stone create luxurious, rejuvenating skin care products harnessing the power of the plants grown on their Alabama farm

The Four Seasons in Florence, Italy, offers a scenic enclave of secluded lawns, flowers, statuary, and inviting paths to wander