Print Archives

I'm starting to assemble an archive of my articles that have appeared in various national publcations over the last decade, Country Living Magazine, New Old House, Traditional Gardening, etc. Ultimately, over a 100 pieces will eventually (re)appear here, so please be patient as we re-edit, expand and re-illustrate as required, or restore links to offsite portals Thanks! MW

Designing the Small Garden
Tips for getting the most of intimate landscape spaces

Forcing Branches Indoors
Here's how to get loads of bloom for pennies

Forcing Bulbs Indoors
Start in the fall for great spring flowers

Gravel Walks and Drives
Building – and caring for – a natural, textured surface may be easier than you thought.

Great Lawns, For Less!
Spend less time maintaining your turf and more time enjoying it!

Greening the Garden
What we can do to create greener plants and a greener planet

The Irresistible Iris
Few garden flowers are more magnificent in the summer garden.

Lilacs
History and growing tips for America's favorite shrub

Made in the Shade:
The simple secrets to growing an extraordinary shade garden.

Terra Firma
Building an historically inspired terrace

Trees For Small Gardens
Great Selections for Intimate Spaces

Winter Wonders
Shrubs that bloom through the snow

Plants with a Past: The Yew
Stately and pedigreed, these evergreens deserve a second look.