Backyard Birds Creating a Sanctuary
The image flashed before my eyes for only a split second. But once seen, it cannot be unseen. Despite years of trying, I cannot shake my...
Houseplants for the Holidays & Beyond
WORDS & PHOTOS BY SUSAN TIMMONS I take the gamble. Sometimes I win; sometimes I lose. But I never call it a real loss if the gamble is...
Fine Arts & Flowers
Story & Photos by Susan Timmons As passions go, gardening and art are at the top of my list. It’s pure joy to combine my love for...
Succulents
Bizarre Beauties WORDS & PHOTOS BY SUSAN TIMMONS They’re in vogue. The cool kid on the block. Such a hot item that CVS on Langhorne...
Contemporary Garden Concepts
Gardens for a Sustainable Environment: Contemporary Concepts This is part two of a two-part series on garden design. Be sure to check out...
Garden Design
Inspiration Through History and Culture WORDS & PHOTOS BY SUSAN TIMMONS As economics and culture go, so go gardens. Gardens inevitably...
DIY Garden Design
IN 8 STEPS 1. Assess Your Space: Consider the size of your property, lay of the land, architectural style of your home, proximity to...
Bonsai: Equal Parts Science, Art, and Philosophy
Would you give your friend a baby or a puppy? That’s the stock reply from local bonsai expert, Julian Adams, when people ask him to sell...
Christmas Decorating
THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY Eyes sparkling and squirming with mpatience, I sat at the top of the stairs in my flannel gown and robe and awaited...
