I think a late spring garden walk is in order! This is a perennial bed I added at the main farm within the last five years. A low limestone wall sets the backdrop and separates the east lawn from the orchard and vegetable garden. The wall is softened by numerous perennials. To be honest, I used to have a hard time planting perennials as I always thought they tended to become out of control. Now, I always think of chaos within defined lines as I’m planning a bed. Taylor juniper creates columns at

The first day of summer and time for a perennial post- “All Summer Long” by yesterday’s birthday boy, Brian Wilson. I’m playing along (with my 29 year old self) on a live track from the 1999 Brian Wilson tour…Happy birthday to Brian and happy summer to everyone! | Todd Sucherman