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āWhen the winds of change blow, remember ā¦ sometimes what appears dead is simply preparing for a new season.ā ā¦. Jane Lee Logan Every morning, my garden by the Baltic Sea offers a quiet kind of magic. Itās my sanctuary, where the sky meets the earth in a timeless dance of
āGardening simply does not allow one to be mentally old, because too many hopes and dreams are not yet realized.ā ā¦. Allen Armitage As a landscape architect, I often get peppered with all sorts of questions about designing, creating, and maintaining gardens. The most common one? āI want to start a
āEvery girl should have a little black dress in her wardrobe, and black rose in her garden.ā ā¦ Zona Forsyth As the days grow shorter and the nights stretch longer, the season brings a perfect opportunity to explore the darker side of garden design. While it might seem a bit spooky
āGardens are not made by singing āOh how beautifulā, and sitting in the shade.ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ā¦. Rudyard Kipling Not long ago, I was in a cafĆ© in Stockholm, sitting with a friend who works as a marketing professional. We were making small talk while waiting for the rest of our gang to
āBugs are not going to inherit the earth. They own it now. So, we might as well make peace with the landlord.ā ā¦. Thomas Eisner Insects have been around for millions of years, predating human existence. They play a vital role in the biological chain of life, contributing to the health
By Zona Forsyth and Lesa Jones āA rose must remain with the sun and the rain or itās lovely promise wonāt come true.ā ā¦. Ray Evans In our last post we talked about the historical significance of the rose over the centuries. In this segment we will discuss their
By Lesa Jones āOf all the flowers, methinks a rose is best.ā ā¦. William Shakespeare Ā I just love roses. Contemplating the addition of roses to my garden has led me to a decision, despite residing in a deer-populated area without any protective fencing around the property. My aim has always been
āIn nature nothing exists aloneā ā¦. Rachel Carson Ā When I first moved to Sweden from Southern California, I was so excited because I was finally living in a climate that I could grow two of my favorite flowers; Tulips and Peony. The first year I ordered 50 Tulips to add to
Author: Zona Forsyth āLavender is the Soul of Provenceā ā¦. Jean Giono Lavender (Lavandula ssp.) is one my favorite perennials because of itsā beauty and versatility in and around your home and garden. Lavender is thought to have originated from the Mediterranean regions in and around modern-day Greece and Africa and
āSomeoneās sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long timeĀ ago.ā ā¦.Warren BuffettĀ Planning a garden can be very exciting, especially when you are out at the nurseryĀ selecting your trees, shrubs and flowers, anticipating the day you can plant yourĀ garden and enjoy the
Citrus trees make a great potted plant.
Plants and Gardens
Some of my favorite trees in the yard are the Christmas trees we purchased. I have anĀ Incense Cedar, Calocedrus decurrens and Atlas Blue Cedar. There are also some Cedrus atlantica that have become striking focal trees in my yard that were selected one year as Christmas treesĀ from my
Lesa's Journey
The fall color has always been one of my favorite natural phenomena. It is a topic of discussion annually.Ā There are those that will drive hours to go and sit in a field of spring wildflowers and they are the same folks that will drive to see the fall colors.
Plants and Gardens
āAs long as Autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas and colorsĀ enough to paint the beautiful things I seeā ...Vincent Van Gogh.Ā As I sit on the deck sipping my morning coffee and overlooking the Baltic Sea, it isĀ the beginning of fall.Ā Ā As the fresh crisp air
Plants and Gardens
Spring offers up a new opportunity to get outside in the sunshine and warmth after the cold days of winter. It's time to head to your favorite nursery, and take in the new stock with the potential for all your needs.Ā This is when you will have the
Garden Design
āTo plant a garden is to dream of tomorrowā... Audrey Hepburn Have you ever wanted to start a garden but didnāt know where to start? Then youāve come to the right place! Welcome to our design and garden blog. Iām Zona Forsyth and with co-founder Lesa Jones,