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 horror at realizing I’d... Read more.
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 to plant... Read more.
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 flowers, plants, and... Read more.
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 Road featured a vividly... Read more.
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 Susan’s part one from... Read more.
Garden Design
Inspiration Through History and Culture WORDS & PHOTOS BY SUSAN TIMMONS As economics and culture go, so go gardens. Gardens inevitably reflect their time and... Read more.
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 neighbors, and your design passions... Read more.
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 them a bonsai tree... Read more.
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 Mom’s green light before... Read more.
She Sheds
Living in the Moment He has a cave. She has a shed. Both have a sanctuary. A place of refuge—an oasis, retreat, hideaway. A place to call his or her... Read more.