There’s a quiet kind of magic tucked at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. It’s where the city grows quiet as the crowds thin. This is Holyroodhouse. And behind the stately walls of the Palace, the sweet aroma of the gardens invigorate the senses. Holyroodhouse Garden is where history is alive in every leaf, flower…
The old adage—”April showers bring May flowers”—doesn’t quite apply here in Central Florida. I sweat more than the scant rain we receive all month. Yet, despite the dryness, my garden bursts with color and life. Wildflowers flaunt vibrant coats of red, purple, yellow, orange, and white. Caterpillars munch on milkweed, fattening up before transforming into Monarchs, Giant Swallowtails, and…
As the spring sun begins to thaw the frost of winter, nature awakens in a kaleidoscope of colors, nowhere more splendidly than in the Skagit Valley of Washington state. Each year, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival transforms this picturesque region into a breathtaking panorama of tulip fields, drawing visitors from far and wide to witness…
Spring has sprung, and my Florida backyard is undergoing a remarkable transformation. New life is bursting forth from the soil, including an amaryllis bulb that I thought had bitten the dust two years ago. To my surprise, it has resurfaced, sending up a tall green stem with a promising pod at its tip. Eager to…
My early spring stroll through the Florida Botanical Gardens is filled with wonder and beauty. (Watch the video for vibrant blooms! 🌺) It’s the perfect time of year when the seasonal change from winter brings new growth and sensational blooms in varied color spectrums. But even more amazing in this paradise tucked off the beaten…
