A close up photo of an acorn squash plant in the evening light.

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With a deep-rooted passion for both gardening and photography, I've cultivated my green thumb and honed my photography skills over many seasons. Join me as I chronicle the ever-evolving beauty of my garden through the seasons. Whether you're a seasoned horticulturist or a budding enthusiast, there's something here for everyone. Discover gardening tips and breathtaking images to inspire your own gardening experiences.

In June of 2024 the National Federation of Press Women selected my May 2023 column on peonies, “A Treasured Perennial” to receive the second place award in the Informational Columns category at their annual conference in Saint Louis, Missouri.

I believe in the power of excellent photography to show the beauty and wonder of plants.

I believe that nature is inspirational.

I believe that gardens and plants improve the quality of our lives.

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Autumn Brings Dramatic Changes to the Landscape
Autumn Brings Dramatic Changes to the Landscape
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Late Summer Spiderwebs
Late Summer Spiderwebs
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Rearranging the Garden in August
Rearranging the Garden in August
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Enjoy What You Grow
Enjoy What You Grow
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June is a Month of Growth and Wonder
June is a Month of Growth and Wonder
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Cultivate the Skill of Observation
Cultivate the Skill of Observation
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The Earth Turns Green in April
The Earth Turns Green in April
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A Good Garden Starts Now
A Good Garden Starts Now
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Planting Peas in February
Planting Peas in February
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Photo Galleries

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The milkweed pods have opened in my garden. The first photo shows the silky white tassels and the seeds. The second photo shows this plant last June. What a transformation between spring and fall! Be sure to plant milkweed to help the Monarch butte
Yesterday, I attended a beloved Holiday Market at the Gardener's Cottage in Historic Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina. It was a perfect fall day for this market in the courtyard! So many people came to support the Gardener's Cottage and
Fall is such a beautiful time in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The hurricane was seven weeks ago today. There is a long recovery ahead, but progress is being made every week, thanks to all the help from the city, state, and federal govern
Do you store peony roots in your refrigerator like I do? I recently ordered these beauties from Gilbert H. Wild and Son. The instructions recommended storing the roots in the refrigerator if I couldn't plant them right away. After a few days, I unw
Here are scenes of my backyard in November. I always love fog, don't you? #novemberweather #landscapephotography #inmybackyard #backyardoasis #gardenbench #westernnorthcaroina #foggylandscape #foggyday #fallleaves🍁🍂 #barebranches #treestreestrees
Hostas are showing off their beautiful golden colors in my garden. #fallcolors🍁🍂 #hostasofinstagram #inmygardentoday #fallfoliage #hostagarden #autumn #inmygarden #goldleaves #ferns #fernsofinstagram #lateafternoonsun
The Zelkova tree in my yard has the most interesting and colorful leaves. I love their graceful, narrow shapes and all the gradations of colors. These days, when I go outside to do garden chores, I can barely get anything done because I keep looki
Nasturtiums are still blooming in my garden in early November. I love both their colorful flowers and the handsome round foliage. In the second photo, you will see that a tiny spider built a web across one of the nasturtium leaves. I love making d