Balancing Nature: Who’s in Charge?
A conversation between editor Lorene Edwards Forkner and author, Lawrence W. Cheek.
Topics: Perspectives
Arborsculpture
An ancient horticultural practice is resurging, combining art and science, humanity and nature; this old practice has a modern name: arborsculpture. As far back as…
Urban Gardener
Even as a young child, I was drawn to two extremes: the excitement of the big city and the wonder of nature. Back in the…
Re-Wilding
Perhaps more than most, gardeners recognize the wisdom of nature. Only an understanding and healthy respect for her immutable laws allows us to claim even…
In the Footsteps of Augustine Henry and his Chinese plant collectors
Reviewed by Daniel Hinkley, plantsman, Indianola, Washington.
Beyond Beauty: Hunting the Wild Blue Poppy
Reviewed by Josh Schechtel, PHS board member, San Francisco, California.
Losing a Giant: Follow up
Ask any experienced gardener with more than a few growing seasons under their belt and they’ll likely have a tale or two—or three—of life, love,…
‘Kishu’ Mandarins
A mandarin so sweet it's the 'Kishu' of my eye and my go-to winter snack.
A Trio of Gardens in Languedoc
The international gardening community offers advice, help, and a good walk about in the garden.