Because of technical problems with the distribution of my blog, I am reposting this one, written in early November, 2023. I’ haven’t made any changes, so « last week » was actually many weeks ago. This is the last blog I will be re-posting. While I won’t commit to weekly blog posts going forward, I am aiming…
I wrote this blog last fall and am re-sending it now that the technical problems that prevented my blogs from circulating have been resolved. I’ve edited it slightly. Apologies if you are reading it for the second time! 2023 was a busy summer! We held three very successful open garden days, all to benefit the…
I’ve been living at York House for almost three weeks now, and I’m loving it. Almost every day I’ve spent time looking out the windows and walking around the house, trying to understand what the land has to offer. The most prominent feature is the view of Lake Massawippi. But competing for star…
I wrote this blog last fall and am re-sending it now that the technical problems that prevented my blogs from circulating have been resolved. Apologies if you are reading it for the second time! I’ve edited it slightly. It was a busy summer! We held three very successful open garden days, all to benefit the…
A few spaces are still available to tour the garden this coming Saturday, July 15. It’s easy to book a ticket on the website — just click on the date, choose the number of guests and pick either a morning or an afternoon visit. Finish your purchase by clicking the picture of the cart at…
Last night I had the privilege of speaking to a group of fellow gardeners in Saint Lambert, Quebec. The talk was sponsored jointly by the horticultural society and the Friends of the Saint Lambert Library. Thanks to both groups and to the organizers, Suzanne Lebeau and Clare Gallant for a wonderful event! Speaking to a…
Tickets for the Open Garden Days are now available for purchase. You can buy your tickets here, at https://glenvillaartgarden.com/open-garden-days-tours/ Two separate areas of the garden are open to the public on the three Open Days: June 17, July 15 and August 12. Book and pay for your visit for either a morning visit…
Please join me tomorrow night, April 10, at 7pm for a talk on line! Reading the Land considers how using written words affects the way we relate to our gardens and the wider landscape. The talk is part of a series organized by the Morris Arboretum and Gardens, University of Pennsylvania. The mission…
Friends and family gathered over the weekend at the sugar camp at Glen Villa Art Garden for an old-fashioned sugaring off. What’s a sugaring off, you ask? In my world, it’s an excuse for a party! More factually, a sugaring off marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It’s a time…
The Open Garden Days are coming soon and you are invited! I’m pleased to announce the Open Garden Day dates for 2023: Saturday, June 17 Saturday, July 15 Saturday, August 12 Tickets sales will begin in early April. All tickets must be booked in advance. Spaces for morning and afternoon tours are…