Author Archives: The Seventh Season
Where to Find a Bit of Peace in Turbulent Times
I have the unique opportunity to experience the gifts of nature by earning my living while out in gardens every day. Many speak about hardships with their work, so I feel extremely lucky to do something that is rewarding both … Continue reading
Life By Design Inside and Out-Fourth Edition
This is the Fourth Edition in a series of creative perspectives about life and the design process from Interior Designer, Kim Macumber and myself. You can read Kim’s blog here! This summer we had the wonderful opportunity to get together and … Continue reading
What’s In A Name?
When I started my garden design business twelve years ago, I debated the wisdom of naming it after myself. Some of my clients recommended it because they thought it would be a great way to capitalize on the referrals I … Continue reading
A Living Tapestry
What an amazing Spring we are enjoying here in Central Texas. Numerous and copious rain events have canceled our drought, replenished our lakes and nourished our native vegetation. Unseasonably cool temperatures have encouraged our famous wildflower meadows to bloom on and … Continue reading
Life by Design Inside and Out – Third Edition
This is the third in a series of creative perspectives about life and the design process from interior designer Kim Macumber and myself. You can read Kim’s blog at: http://www.kimmacumberinteriors.com/blog/2016/5/2/life-by-design-inside-and-out-third-edition A Garden Symphony by Heather McLean “The music is not … Continue reading
Life by Design Inside and Out – Second Edition
This is the second in a series of creative perspectives about life and the design process from interior designer Kim Macumber and myself. You can read Kim’s blog at: http://www.kimmacumberinteriors.com/blog/ Clearing Space In The Garden by Heather McLean Spring is … Continue reading
Growing Together
Last week I was called out to consult with a family who needed help deciding whether or not to save a tree. As you can already imagine, I was prepared to side with preserving the tree. They had already met … Continue reading
New Beginnings
I spent the weekend tidying up my garden to create space for the new growth of spring. Under a brilliant blue sky, my pear trees celebrated each breeze with a confetti of tiny white flower petals. The wind chimes sang … Continue reading
The Seventh Season 