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Garden Envy in Amagansett

Posted on July 12, 2011 by cara

The heavenly tented pool pavilion I COULD GO IN AND OUT of grand oceanfront estates all day long, then come back to my humble cottage and still be happy with the place. I can wander five hedged, manicured, topiaried, statued, … Continue reading →

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My Neighbors’ Gardens

Posted on June 27, 2010 by cara

THOU SHALT NOT COVET THY NEIGHBORS’ GARDENS, but that’s so very hard to do (or not to do)  during the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days. One of the great things about the Open Days program — besides catering to the garden … Continue reading →

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Gowanus in Bloom

Posted on March 1, 2009 by cara

Have you ever driven up Union Street between Bond and Nevins in the summertime, and been startled by the sight of an exuberant cottage garden blooming out of the sidewalk against a backdrop of graffiti? Well, I have, and I’ve … Continue reading →

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