The golden hour—that fleeting window when sunlight bathes everything in a warm amber glow—transforms ordinary gardens into enchanted spaces. This magical time, typically occurring just after dawn and before sunset, offers a unique opportunity for garden designers to create extraordinary experiences. When carefully planned, a garden can capture these ephemeral moments and extend their wonder through thoughtful design choices. Understanding the Golden Hour Golden hour light creates soft, diffused atmospheres in home gardens, elevating ordinary…

Thoughtfully designed gardens have a unique ability to dissolve age barriers, creating spaces where wisdom meets wonder and stories are exchanged alongside seeds. Having witnessed countless moments of cross-generational connection in gardens across America, I’m convinced these spaces offer something our increasingly age-segregated society desperately needs: common ground where different generations can literally grow together. Understanding Intergenerational Gardens Intergenerational gardens are thoughtfully designed for connection across age groups. Intergenerational gardens are intentionally designed spaces that…

In my fifteen years of designing outdoor spaces, I’ve noticed one consistent truth: outdoor reading nooks are frequently requested but often abandoned. The difference between an Instagram-worthy setup and one that becomes a cherished daily retreat lies in thoughtful planning focused on actual use. Together, we’ll explore how to create outdoor reading sanctuaries that beckon you outside, book in hand, day after day. Finding the Perfect Location The right location transforms your outdoor space into…