In the garden

Beds, blooms & projects

A closer look at the plantings and projects around the garden.

A deep crimson dahlia with tightly layered petals

The Dahlia Patch

Crimson pompons, peach singles, and white dinner plates — the heart of the late-summer garden.

A bright pink zinnia with a golden center against green leaves

Zinnias from Seed

Easy, cheerful, and endlessly cuttable. How the zinnia bed comes together each year.

A bee gathering pollen from a bright orange cosmos flower

For the Pollinators

Cosmos, sunflowers, and lantana chosen with the bees and butterflies in mind.

A flower bed lit with soft purple light at night, red blooms glowing

The Garden After Dark

Some flowers look their best by porch light. A collection of evening and night-time photos.