Summer 2010

Featured Remodel: Getting Back to the Land

Featured Remodel: Getting Back to the Land

Turning a century-old dairy barn into a cozy home and a pasture into a flower farm took all the grit and know-how of these handy homeowners. But they say getting back to the land made it all worthwhile.

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides. Photo courtesy Indigo Landscape Design

Shady Secrets: Plants suited to shade gardens

Shade gardening can be difficult, but with a little bit of research, planning and effort, you too can find a plant combination that works in your yard. Here are some plants suited to shade gardens:

Nancy Kornblum’s Bernese mountain dog, Bessie, loves to lie in the cool,  shady side yard, where yellow lilies, Annabelle hydrangeas and boxwoods flourish. Photo by Nancy Kornblum

Shady Secrets: Growing successful shady gardens

Shade gardens require a little extra TLC to be successful. Whether you’ve got tree shade, dappled shade or deep shade, here are some suggestions for growing plants in it.

Outdoor Markets Hit the Mark

Outdoor Markets Hit the Mark

Stroll the county’s outdoor markets for fun, food and unique products.

Feature Garden: A Place for Paws

Feature Garden: A Place for Paws

This backyard was completely re-landscaped to make it user-friendly for the owner and her dogs. Here is her advice for creating a dog-friendly yard.

Top 10 Uses for Fresh Lavender

Top 10 Uses for Fresh Lavender

Fragrant and beautiful, lavender has many wonderful uses.