Rob Cardillo Photography

Getting the cover of is always a thrill. .llc created this finely textured masterpiece in his backyard and when you’re handed this much beauty, all you really need is to show up at the right time.

Happy belated birthday to Dutch designer Piet Oudolf. I first met Piet on a chilly November morning at the Highline in 2008 before it opened to the public. We ran into each other over the years at New York Botanical Garden where he designed the Seasonal Walkway. Such a chill, gentle and knowledgeable plantsman! Can't wait to see what he does with the new Calder Museum and Gardens in my hometown.