Plan an Amazing 5-day Road Trip through Unforgettable Northern Virginia
When talking about the Washington DC metro area the District of Columbia gets most of the attention. But don’t overlook Northern Virginia as an add-on to your DC trip. Or plan to do Northern Virginia completely independent of the capital city. After all, many of the sites associated with DC aren’t even located there. Furthermore, […]
Philadelphia Area Gardens and Estates to Visit on a Long Layover at PHL
Philadelphia is considered America’s Garden Capital. With over 30 natural and Botanical Gardens within 30 miles of Center City or a quick drive away, you are sure to find one that is easily accessible during a long layover at Philadelphia International Airport. The recommendations here are based on drive time to and from PHL and […]
Thoughtful Gifts for Gardeners
At the holidays gardening may not be the first thing that comes to mind when looking for gift ideas. But for the gardener in your life, planting is always top of the mind. And giving a garden-related gift shows you really understand the gift’s recipient. Here’s a list of thoughtful horticultural gifts that can be […]
Hacienda Del Sol: Where gardens, art and nature meet
The Hacienda Del Sol Luxury Guest Ranch Resort is situated just outside the city of Tucson among the Saguaro cacti and nestled in the Catalina foothills. With the Catalina Mountains as its backdrop and views of the sprawling city of Tucson, this luxury resort offers plenty of visual appeals all on its own. But, Hacienda […]
Why New Jersey is known as the Garden State
Most people have no idea why New Jersey is known as the “Garden State.” Typically, when people think of New Jersey they automatically think of it as an extension of New York City. For those of us of a certain age, the joke by Joe Piscopo and SNL comes to mind. “What exit”? Because New […]
