Known as a literary force in the early 20th-century France, Colette left behind a legacy of beauty in her writing, especially in her eloquent descriptions of flowers.
Gardens
Our most-viewed gardens of the past year, from Atlanta rooftops to a Washington State canal and across the Atlantic to French villas and English cottages.
For the Harlem Renaissance poet, her outdoor designs and her inspirational writing evolved hand in hand.
Nashville event planner and gourmet southern cook Libby Page and her husband, landscape architect Ben Page, return to family roots at Brookside, their retreat in the middle-Tennessee countryside.
For Susan and Rob Power, a request for a Donald Pell-designed landscape results in a garden that overcomes a mountain of obstacles on its way to awe-inspiring beauty.
Thanks to the stewardship of the Duchess of Devonshire, visitors continue to appreciate her vision of Chatsworth that has stood the test of time.
Once a broken, stripped, and forgotten landscape, Swift River Farm now proudly lives its best life- with a little help from its friends.
Having discovered her passion for gardening later in life, former Hermès designer Nicole de Vésian flourished in the world of horticulture with her straightforward yet elegant designs.
Tastemaker and shopkeeper Kate Rheinstein Brodsky blends East Coast chic and West Coast nonchalance when entertaining outdoors at her family’s East Hampton home.
In excerpts from their book, CONNECTICUT GARDENS, photographer Caryn B. Davis and writer Chris Lawrie celebrate the history and beauty of some of the state's most memorable gardens.
Wearable art made from precious metals and stones reflects the diverse colors and compositions of some of the world's great gardens.
This beloved, fragrant herb now has cultivars for almost every climate. Learn what's new and find the right lavender for your garden.