WRITTEN BY Bek Mitchell-Kidd PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY The Biltmore Company …
Gardens
The Secret Garden
WRITTEN BY Bek Mitchell-KiddGARDEN DESIGN By Amy Pallenberg Amy Pallenberg was tasked with creating a secret garden for her client inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic children’s novel, “The Secret Garden.” The garden style is a combination of coastal and sustainable meadow with formal elements; a balance of colonizing perennials that thrive seaside, wildlife-friendly plantings, and a nod to classic garden features including rose arches and pea-stone paths. Amy describes the …
Landmarked Landscape
WRITTEN BY Bek Mitchell-KiddGARDEN DESIGN BY Fernando Wong Outdoor Living DesignPHOTOGRAPHY BY Carmel Brantley For readers unfamiliar with the Palm Beach area, the landmarked John Volk estate is located close to town along Lake Worth. The owners reached out to Fernando Wong and his team to refresh and refine the historic property’s landscape. Fernando looked at the project as “part restoration and part reimagined” saying, “Some of the lines of the old garden still exist, but in terms of …
Beautiful Blooms
WRITTEN BY Blair Farris Summer is upon us, and gardens across the country are in full bloom. An all-time favorite for designers and garden lovers is the hydrangea. Hydrangeas used to be mostly shade shrubs in old gardens. But with new varieties, there is one for almost every garden setting. They are so versatile—pairing with boxwoods for a more formal look, or with ferns and hostas for a more cottage garden feel. Their palette can include white, blue, green, pink, purple, red, and burgundy. I …
