Finding beauty in the midst of winter is all in the mind of the individual. It's all a part of my seasonal challenge to pay attention to everything around me in the garden. The gift this weekend was not under the tree...it was the Edgeworthia chrysantha that caught my eye. In the back of this DC urban garden, this leafless shrub quietly stood guard. With buds hanging like living ornaments, I marveled at how the tight buds dangled in the Nordic like temperatures. A little voice whispered, "Wait until my buds open and fill this space with a sweet perfume." I knowingly nodded and whispered, "I'll wait." Are you noticing the subtle gifts of the winter garden? Have you invited plants into your yard that provide winter gifts? #allaboutthegarden, #allthingsbeautiful #winterinterest, #wintergardengifts, #seasonalbeauty, #theurbangarden (at Mount Pleasant) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmr_lTruugy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thank you Patrick Watson for an #inspirational #gardenday on site with #patrickwatson #herbertbaker #landscapingdesign #gardendeisgn #landscapedesigner #urbanic#urbaniclandscaping #theurbangarden (at St George's Anglican Church Parktown) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckaql8zK8lD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Whoo-hoo! We’re #1! Thank you to everyone who pre-ordered the book on Amazon and to all who bought it at any other website, bookstore, etc. #urbangarden #citygarden #gardenbook #theurbangarden #urbangardening (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc6oNzxO9t0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Do you love fragrance in the garden? A scentvor scents that are easily carried on a breeze? Try one of my old favorites, Stock. It's an annual, needs full sun, I- 10 inches apart, and grows 15 - 18 inches tall. Perfect for a container by the door or on an outdoor table when entertaining. You could create a fragrant pathway along a garden bed in the Spring to draw you out into the garden. Speaking of fragrance in the garden, we have a chapter on the in our book - The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City. No matter how small your space is, we offer ideas to consider. Do you have a space in your garden to create a fragrant pathway or container? #theurbangarden, #allthingsbeautiful, #allaboutthegardenlife #fragrantgardens, #flowersofthepast, #containergardens, #potoffragrance #oldfashionedplants, #alwaysthinkingaboutthegarden (at Prince George's County, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcQ9Vb_ORt3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Fight the Power – Grow Cucumbers!

#championoftheunderdog #champoftheunderdog #history #australia #politics #culture #leftist #society #progressive #climateemergency #Leftists #cotu #auspol #qldpol #socialist #socialism

#ClimateChange #climateemergency #climatecrises #auspol #qldpol #SDGs #GlobalGoals #SDG13 #SDG7 #ClimateAction #urbangarden #tropicalgardenplants #theurbangarden #gardenlife #growyourownfood #greenthumb  #gardening #organicgarden #urbangardening #cotu

Spent a great time yesterday with my good friend #beat_sml in #freiburg #germany. Thanks #kulturaggregat for the invitation! To everybody who couldn't join yesterday: There's an amazing Graffiti-& Streetart Show going down in Freiburg this month. Go there if you're nearby! #boogiesml #homboog #tadcrew #theurbangardeners #dreisam #freiburggraffiti

Rich lady nectarine in our garden blooming very early… #richlady #theurbangarden#urbaniclandscaping #kalmgarden (at Linden, Gauteng, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgELRUYKTq-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Seasons changing. #grasses #olivetrees #urbaniclandscaping #theurbangarden #autumn #kalmgarden #johannesburg #gardenday #garden (at Linden, Gauteng, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdQl5DzqfP-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Urban Garden allows us to be unique in how we garden in the spaces we have. Kathy Jentz and I explored many different styles of gardens from xeric, to cottage, gardens and more Have you ordered your copy yet? The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City. We even explored creative seating...right @wdcgardener ? #allthingsbeautiful #alwaysthinkingaboutthegarden #allaboutthegardenlife #theurbangarden (at Southeast, Washington, D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbXkK6KuH3y/?utm_medium=tumblr

Through the round window our grasses, olive and cycad garden embraces a the relaxed Friday afternoon sunset..#sunsets #friday #garden #chill #landscape #landscapedesign #gardendesign #southafricangrasses #gardentotable #missionolive #olive #olivetree #theurbangarden #urbanic #urbaniclandscaping #kalm #kalmgarden #southafrica #johannesburg #southafricangarden #roundwindow #architecture #255architects #design #cycad #archtecturalplans (at Johannesburg) https://www.instagram.com/p/CasD2mjqZAr/?utm_medium=tumblr

#garden @nelsonmandelafoundationsa inspired by @keithkirsten_horticulture featuring #nelsonmandelarose #rose #roses #tulbachiaflowers #art #keithkirsten #theurbangarden #urbanic #theurbangardenservice (at Sandton, Gauteng) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaYpDbpqrP8/?utm_medium=tumblr

#rustedplanter #patio #garden R1499 for this untreated mild steel #patioplanter. Including plastic insert, drip tray and adjustable feet. Promotional free delivery to all major cities in SA #outdoorroom #patiofurniture #patiodecor #patiodesign #locallymade #madeinsa #theurbangarden (at Linden, Gauteng, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZzcEu5Klqn/?utm_medium=tumblr

The #ostrich & the #fox has landed. #webringthezootoyou and can ship nationwide in 2-3 days. #kidsroomstyle #kidsroomdecor #hookedonanimals #theurbangarden https://www.instagram.com/p/CWLF1fmq76X/?utm_medium=tumblr

The Urban Garden pop up store @_themallofafrica @joburgflowershow @casperversluis_studio @oasisfloralsouthafrica @waterfallcity @urbanic_landscaping @_the_urban_garden_ #hookedonanimals #webringthezootoyou #urbanic#theurbangarden#elephant #lion #crocodile#giraffe #kids#hexus #hexustrellis (at Tashas Mall of Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWIuyEyqvj2/?utm_medium=tumblr

Where did the summer go? I sense that Madame Frost is waiting in the wings. As she waits, I decided that harvesting the last basil of the season was a good idea. You never know when Madam Frost might make a run for it.. and then that basil is history. Believe it or not, a few leaves are tinged with the signs of a small touch of frost. I planted this trial basil in a container by the front door, pinching it for salad and nibbling. It reminded me to take time and eat, as I lived my dream of writing a book...or two. My kitchen smells so good right now. Do you dream? What is your quick edible go to while living your dream? #herbsincontainers #basilbliss #alwaysthinkingaboutthegarden #herbs #livingthewritersdream #theurbangarden #allthingsbeautiful (at Prince George's County, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVyvDVbrw1d/?utm_medium=tumblr

#happyday#firstjoburgrain.#hopeformore#kalmgarden #theurbangarden#urbaniclandscaping #urbanic #rain (at Johannesburg) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUbpgx7qPDr/?utm_medium=tumblr