Traveling Landscapes: Lessons from Gardens Around the World
Seeing the World Through Gardens Every time I travel, I make it a point to visit a garden. Some people plan their trips around museums or restaurants; for me, it’s landscapes. Gardens tell you everything about a place, its climate, its history, its relationship with nature. They reveal how people see beauty and how they […]
Beyond the Lawn: The Rise of the Native Garden Movement in Florida
The Problem with Perfect Lawns When I drive through Florida neighborhoods, I see the same thing again and again, bright green lawns stretching to the street, trimmed to perfection and watered every morning. They look neat, but they’re also thirsty, expensive, and lifeless. Turf grass might seem harmless, but it’s one of the least sustainable […]