Category Archives: Gardeneing

 The First Season: The Winter of Discontent 

  “To everything there is a season.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 A winter storm can arrive just like an unwelcome house guest by barging in, dropping bags in the front hall and making itself right at home. The temperatures can plummet overnight, … Continue reading

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Our Essential Nature

“There is a continuity about the garden and an order of succession in the garden year which is deeply pleasing, and in one sense there are no breaks or divisions. Seed time flows on to flowering time and harvest time; … Continue reading

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Garden Vision

“If you release something old, something new can bloom.”  Cheryl Richardson A big part of my job as a garden designer is to visit with people who would like to improve their view. I take this quite literally. I have … Continue reading

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Seeing Differently

Okay, I admit it. I was the one who ruined it for everyone. When I was a little kid, during one of my many outdoor adventures, I played with sticks. You already know what happened; I poked my eye out. … Continue reading

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The Garden of Youth

Most children beg their parents for toys or candy, but as a child, I was completely obsessed with packets of seeds. I would stand by the towering racks in the grocery store, looking up at all of the small packages … Continue reading

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Introduction to the “Seventh Season, Wisdom From The Garden Of Life”

A journey to remembering your true nature with 7 simple tools that will cultivate a garden of inner peace “Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.”  Albert Einstein   Life of a Gardener There is a big difference … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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