Aix: Home of Paul Cezanne
Cezanne’s life in Aix is preserved in several locations available to visitors, thanks to the Aix-en-Provence Tourism Department: Studio, home, and gardens.
Frank Gehry and Seattle
This brief intro to a great building from the wild design of Frank Gehry & an interior inspired by Jimi Hendrix. Included are stock images, links, & text.
Spatially define your rose garden
3 simple answers to how to define an edge to highlight your rose garden. Described with products & their pictures, it will get you sharpening your edges.
Starting up a new rose patch
Start with where you are: find a map, compass, & notepad – plus time out in the yard to do a layout. Fall is a great time to lay out your 6 hours per day plan.
Frank Gehry & Bilbao Spain
Gehry’s designs have inspired many in the architectural world, & this building in Spain is on of his most iconic, reflected in the waters of the Narvion River.
Your nose knows: fragrant roses
In the last 10 years the hybridizers who engineer roses have been re-focused on scent. Here’s a fragrant list of some winners from David Austin Roses & ARS .
What are the best roses for my western garden?
A brief answer here with images & links to help you out with selecting great roses for your garden. Colors, names, & reference materials are included also.
4 Fragrant Rose Gardens
Here are 4 remarkable gardens. 2 in France, 2 in England that inspire me through my nose & hands to add aromatic plants to my designs.
Monet’s estate in Giverny
Monet’s garden was one of his biggest sources of inspiration, so he created and managed the expansions himself with precise instructions for his 7 gardeners.
Seattle’s amazing Northwest Flower & Garden Festival
Destination: Northwest Flower & Garden Festival #NWFGS in Seattle each February with 30 display gardens & 100 free seminars, using my photos and descriptions.
The Palaces of the Alhambra
This World Heritage site in Grenada began as a 13th century Moorish Palace with gardens overlooking the city. My images show its exterior & interior details.
Alhambra’s Generalife Gardens
A description of this Alhambra garden in Grenada, designed & built by the 14th century Moors weaves around the historic palaces with pictures & info-links.
7 French Garden Elements to Call Your Own
Some simple & effective design ideas from the French tradition for your garden. Textures, visuals, & pruning patterns that will add more charm to your garden.
Frank Gehry, Van Gogh, & Constantine in Arles
The big three in architecture & art in Arles France since the 100 AD: Frank Gehry, Vincent Van Gogh, & Emperor Constantine I of Rome have left a big mark.
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