Ghosts of Gardens Past

GHOSTS OF GARDENS PAST               Last week, in need of a minor adventure, I went to Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey.  On the face of it, a thirty-eight minute drive to the northern part of the state might not seem like the stuff of which adventures are made.  However, I was in search … Read more

Sonnenberg Redux

Revisiting a celebrated garden after a long absence is like rereading a classic book.  The second—or third or fourth—time around, you build on existing impressions,  incorporate your own increased knowledge and perspective and come away with a deeper appreciation of the work. I had that experience recently when I went back to Sonnenberg Gardens, a … Read more