Lavender 'Hidcote'

One of the nicest well behaved Lavenders. Grey foliage stout and strong withstanding the full frontal assault of wind throughout the year in this Zone 4 - 5ish garden. Situated on one of the highest points in southern Ontario it is a rare day when its not windy.

Southern view of Circle Bed

The view looking south towards the Hockley Valley. A circle bed originally designed by Landscape Architect and mentor David Tomlinson. A mix of perennials trees and shrubs. In the foreground is 3 rows of Lavender 'Hidcote'. The beds are still being filled in now that the terrible russian lilacs have been ground out. Poor performers and a waste of realestate.

Labyrinth of Green

A wonderful property i have worked at for over 6 years...... 16 acres on the Niagara Escarpment. We are creating lots of interesting plant communities that still fit well in this open environment. The picture is from the roof looking north towards the grass labyrinth and open fields. I spend 2 days a week here planting and perfecting.

Fall Foliage Fireworks

The change has begun. This is the foliage of Hamamelis "Arnold Promise"

This shot was taken in Queens, NewYork this month on the subway back into Manhattan. A derelict building covered completely in grafitti. I assume it was commisioned as some of the images are on impossible to get to walls. Not my fav type of art but appreciated non the less.

Primer in Urban Composition