Garden Architecture Blog

At Bass Pond recently, at Biltmore Estate, we saw these distinctive fish nests, complete with presumably females swishing around each circle...

I've been trying to be more mindful and observant on my walks in the morning.  Not that I'm not inclined already to notice bird call...

There's a lovely trail up along the Deer Park Trail at the Biltmore Estate.  It starts at the lagoon and goes up to the Walled Garden an...

I've been following a group that's interested in Celtic traditions and stories, and was surprised to see nettles pop up, as a touchs...

A morning hike in the mountains of Western North Carolina: view beyond the field distant view reflections on Bass Pond

view from terrace Last Sunday's visit to Biltmore included a visit to the walled garden, as well as a walk up to see the far vista from ...

I've just started walking along the path near the French Broad River in Biltmore Estate on a regular basis.  It's a magical place, a...

I've loved seeing how the Biltmore Estate has expanded and experimented with their horticulture over the last few years.  Hooray! It...

I never would have thought I'd be blown away by mums, but Biltmore's horticultural staff created an over-the-top design for their wa...

view of trees from Biltmore Yesterday, the sun's angle in the late afternoon created crisp shadows -- in dark contrast to the green of...