Guillaume Bimar, the dynamic son and partner of Vincent Bimar, founding owner of Poterie de la Madeleine, is a proud man. The Anduze Vase, long considered THE representational icon of French pottery is the foundation of his business, which actually produces pottery in a variety of designs and colors at their factory in the community…
Planters, Pots, and Containers
A Malibu Getaway | Design by Wendy Harper
We recently had the pleasure of photographing a Malibu garden design by landscape architect Wendy Harper. Hidden in a canyon perched on a point overlooking the Pacific, the property owned by Harper’s clients is a perfect weekend getaway. The experience begins on the winding narrow road leading you around a bend where you get your…
Moles, Gophers and Other Damned Pests
Unless you live on the second floor (or above) of a townhouse or condo, your garden will probably be plagued at one time or another by some kind of furry pest. Moles and voles are less common in urban areas, but can do serious damage to gardens on the outskirts. Gophers seem to respect no…
Poor Conditions? Grow Tomatoes in Pots
Summer to me means juicy ripe tomatoes (corn and squash also make the menu often, as well). Finally, after months of insipid, tasteless impersonators, there are flavorful, luscious orbs in many shades of green, yellow and red to eat out of hand or include in salads and salsas. Growing up in the central valley of…
Your Garden: An Oasis for Friendly Creatures
If you’ve ever lived anywhere near a lake, a pond, or a stream, you will know what I’m describing now: it is the sound of spring at dusk. This sound is not the cacophony of many tiny birds courting each other as the sun rises; it is the almost deafening din of frogs seeking their…
Brent Abroad: Milan Design Week
Arriving late in Milan after a full day of flying and being able to walk from the baggage claim through two doors and arrive at your hotel is a real luxury. No, I’m not in the Centro, nowhere near the action and have to travel each day by train a half hour plus to and…
