Backyard Oases: Outposts of Peace by Michael Valliant We spend more time at home than anywhere else. For a lot of us, that became even more true with the COVID-19 quarantine. It is in the best interest for our souls, our happiness and our well-being that we find joy in being at home, whether that is an apartment or townhouse, a rancher, a farm, an estate or anywhere in between. A trend I can fully get behind is see-
ing people creating outdoor spaces that serve as sanctuaries, oases, outposts of peace. For some, that might be a garden. For others, it might mean a swimming pool or a pond. And, for others still, it could be a firepit, a sitting area or an art/ writing studio. One of Tracy Kollinger’s earliest memories is her father feeding her peas from their garden when she
One of the most captivating and aromatic features we've ever created, this delightful walkway ~ dubbed Lilac Allée ~ features classic blooms inspired by the client’s childhood garden memories. ~ Jan Kirsh 137
