On the Road Again…
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
While England abounds with some of the most magical gardens on the planet, it too is rich in garden centers and specialty nurseries. After learning about a unique nursery in Severn Valley of Gloucestershire, I knew I had to visit during my annual trip to England this July. Pan Global Plants (http://www.panglobalplants.com) is owned and operated by plantsman, Nick Macer. In many ways this nursery emulates Dan Hinkley’s famous Heronswood Nursery in Kingston, Washington (which has been sold and relocated). Pan Global Plants also has beautiful gardens that showcase the treasures found in the nursery.
Nick Macer is a real collector.…
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Monday, October 6th, 2008
Last week I headed down to Raleigh, North Carolina with local garden designer, Gary Keim and former Curatorial Intern and Head Gardener of the British Embassy, Jim Adams. We had all signed up for the JC Raulston symposium which is held every two years at the JC Raulston Arboretum on the campus of North Carolina State University.
In 1993 the Scott Arboretum staff went on a staff retreat to the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. JC Raulston had arranged our itinerary for the three-day visit and the entire Arboretum staff stayed at JC’s house. This was a wonderful introduction to the wealth of…
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Monday, May 12th, 2008
Last week, Julie Jenney and I went on an exciting road trip together! We are working on getting some wonderful trips together for the fall Schedule of Events, including an overnight trip to Western Pennsylvania. On Monday, we set off bright and early for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I had never been to Pittsburgh before, so I was looking forward to seeing a new city. Driving through Pennsylvania was a delight, with several roadside patches of trilliums and all of the trees starting to leaf out.
While in Pittsburgh, Julie and I explored Phipps Conservatory which was completely amazing, with 13 different rooms…
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