winter

Some people are fortunate enough to have conservatories or greenhouses.  I am not one of them–yet.  Instead I have a potting room in the cellar.  It’s a former home workshop and not much to look at, but it’s only steps away from the door the leads out into my back garden, so it’s very convenient. … Read more

My friend Anne Marie Senior can grow anything.  She can also cook anything and make it taste good.  On top of that, she is a natural decorator.  With the help of her husband, Kenton, she transformed a cinder block garage in suburban New Jersey into a summerhouse reminiscent of country houses in her native Jamaica.  … Read more