Verdant Landscapes

The utility company did a light pruning of the horse chestnut in front of my house. I rescued the flowers but think I will only be able to enjoy them for a few minutes. They are deconstructing as I write

If you’re anywhere near New York on April 23, come hear about the verdant vision for one of my favorite places, Blithewood Garden at Bard College. Tom Stuart-Smith’s studio has figured out how to bring this beauty back to life in a most compelling way.

April 15 7 PM / April 16 10 AM

Let the conkers begin.
The nursery where I used to work had them listed for years as “hoarse chestnut”, and it was so charming that I refrained from correcting them.