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The good garden blog is about sharing garden inspiration and ideas from historic gardens around the world and some right next door.  Garden stories explore garden history, design, and the garden people behind famous and not-so-famous gardens.  My garden photographs span dozens of places across 5 continents.  Please join me in celebrating good garden design.

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 Red twig dogwood contrast nicely with Timothy grass in Jim's Center garden.

Red twig dogwood contrast nicely with Timothy grass in Jim's Center garden.

 Anemones take on a new look in the winter, here in Marcie's Appleton garden.

Anemones take on a new look in the winter, here in Marcie's Appleton garden.

 One of a series of barbed wire balls that were originally part of the farm but discarded.  As ornaments they connect the garden with its past.

One of a series of barbed wire balls that were originally part of the farm but discarded.  As ornaments they connect the garden with its past.

 Nature plays a role in the design with black-eyed susans finding their way into this cluster of Sedum in Jim's garden.

Nature plays a role in the design with black-eyed susans finding their way into this cluster of Sedum in Jim's garden.

 Red-twig dogwood provides interest all winter in Marcie's garden.

Red-twig dogwood provides interest all winter in Marcie's garden.

 A vintage reflecting ball ornament lights up Jim's winter garden.

A vintage reflecting ball ornament lights up Jim's winter garden.

 Jim's modern farmhouse in a meadow of Timothy grass and other prairie plants.

Jim's modern farmhouse in a meadow of Timothy grass and other prairie plants.

 Red twig dogwood contrast nicely with Timothy grass in Jim's Center garden.  Anemones take on a new look in the winter, here in Marcie's Appleton garden.  One of a series of barbed wire balls that were originally part of the farm but discarded.  As ornaments they connect the garden with its past.  Nature plays a role in the design with black-eyed susans finding their way into this cluster of Sedum in Jim's garden.  Red-twig dogwood provides interest all winter in Marcie's garden.  A vintage reflecting ball ornament lights up Jim's winter garden.  Jim's modern farmhouse in a meadow of Timothy grass and other prairie plants.

Winter inspiration next door

David March 4, 2015

Winter is a good time to reflect on the magic of historic gardens to sharpen ideas for next season.  This year, however, I am taking a short break from garden history to get inspiration from local gardens and gardeners.   

I recently had the opportunity to visit with gardening friends in my own town to learn about their design inspiration, plant choices, and the merits of plant sharing. We talked about the power of childhood memories, embracing plants that are doing well in our gardens, and experimentation.

See the full column in the Post-Crescent to get the whole story.

With spring garden chores around the corner, now is a great time to get out and seek inspiration from our neighbor's gardens.  It may be hard to believe, but time's running out.

 
 
Click here to view article as it ran in The Post-Crescent.

Click here to view article as it ran in The Post-Crescent.

 

InWild, Picturesque TagsGarden inspiration, garden ideas, garden ornament, plant ideas, Winter garden, Private Appleton Gardens, Jim Mahn, Marcie Burrows
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