Gardens, Not Grass Part I

Sep 3, 1998 | Design

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Gardens, Not Grass Part I This week I have some bad news and some bad news. First, the bad news: I’ve recently been reading a fair number of talented, big-shot garden writers. Now, the bad news:...

Garden Gaffs

Jul 30, 1998 | Design

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Garden Gaffs “Gaff” is a great word I learned during my tender years as a traveling pitchman on the state fair circuit. The gaff is the trick, sleight of hand, or otherwise unseen factor...

Behold The Holding Pit

Jul 2, 1998 | Design, Plants

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Behold The Holding Pit While touring an acquaintance’s large garden years ago I stumbled upon a small raised bed in the corner of his backyard, blocked from general view by low shrubs. At first I...

Gardens Of Maui

May 14, 1998 | Design

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Gardens Of Maui The long plane ride home from Honolulu is the cruelest way possible to end a magical two-week trip to Hawaii. Everything about the nine-hour ordeal is contrary to what one has just gotten...

Designing With Bulbs

Sep 25, 1997 | Design

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Designing With Bulbs For the first time since early April the furnace is on in my house, and as I sit at my computer late this night I faintly sense the rhythmic throbbing of my home’s winter pulse....

Placing A Bench

Jul 31, 1997 | Design

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Placing A Bench Nothing more clearly establishes one’s garden as a place to linger and enjoy the view than a garden bench. A bench invites the gardener or guest to stop, relax and take benefit from...