In the Garden

Editorial photography assignments sometimes take me to spectacular gardens.  But this image of a large leaved hosta was shot after a late afternoon rain just outside our front door.  Gail and I have been working on our garden for the past eighteen years.  The house came with three old trees and lots of lawn. We've added ten trees -- including three varieties of redbuds.  We have planted countless perennials (some were gifts, some were volunteers and many were purchased) including varieties that we just had to have.   Our beds are largely shaded and, being time-challenged gardeners, focus on leaf color, texture and shape.   The best part of our garden is that it is always there waiting to be discovered;  always there to inspire and renew...