Desert Landscape: Jack’s backyard Part 1

Desert Landscape: Jack’s backyard Part 1

Arizona’s climate favors drought resistant gardens, and rewards gardeners who understand the environment they work with. My friend Jack “gets it” and tends to an amazing garden in his backyard. When Jack and his wife moved in, they literally had a blank desert canvas to work with. In a brand new home, they began creating a beautiful setting in harmony with the desert’s nature. But not without a little trial and error to begin with. Here’s some sage advice from Jack: (more…)...
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Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens

Wow! Talk about gardens on a grand scale! Brook Green gardens in South Carolina offers up over fifty acres of gardens, sculpture and excursions. From the whimsical Muses garden to the wildlife excursions, these gardens are well worth the trip. Feel free to ask the staff questions as you go through - they freely shared everything from planting tips to showing us the largest grasshopper I've ever seen! The best thing? Admission buys a ticket good for six days. (more…)...
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