Adventures of a Landscape Gardener

Explore the wonders of Mother Nature through the eyes of a professional horticulturist based in New York City and Fairfield County, CT. www.columbinellc.com

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Fall container plantings bring movement and some privacy to the porch of this charming new townhouse. #fallcontainers #gardendesign #finegardening #finelandscapegardening #autumn #homeandgarden (at New Canaan, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpg63Nxl--k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=988kf0se71c8

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It’s cold out there and our fantastic team is putting gardens to bed and finishing up fall planting and pruning. From left to right: Alec, Amy, Brendan and Gavin - our professional gardening staff. #flowers #blumen #flores #landscapedesign #gardendesigner #professionalhorticulturist #femaleowned #femaleownedbusiness #womanowned #finegardening #finelandscapegardening #bosslady #plantlove #nature #smallbusiness #horticulture #gardening #homeandgarden (at Wilton, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpO4LzKF1cK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=57kex79y5igp

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The frost is on the cabbage. Hello Friday! #frost #cabbage #gardening #fall #autumn #seasonalchangeouts (at Wilton, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpHV11SFWlJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mai4e9nkd55s

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Clematis shines brightly on this chilly autumn morning. #clematis #horticulture #fall #gardening #autumn #gardendesign (at Wilton, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo_qzE4F4qp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hciehrtam4p8

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Native to Mexico, the Caribbean and South America, Tibouchina urveilleana or Princess Flower, is a favorite small shrub to use as a patio accent plant. It flowers throughout the summer and as an added bonus, it’s attractive foliage has an interesting fuzzy texture. #tibouchina #tibouchinaurvilleana #flowers #blumen #flores #landscapedesign #gardendesigner #professionalhorticulturist #femaleowned #femaleownedbusiness #womanowned #finegardening #finelandscapegardening #bosslady #plantlove #nature #smallbusiness #horticulture #gardening https://www.instagram.com/p/Boty1uRlnmr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=glko09zugwk4

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As the seasons change, so do our annual plantings. We’re celebrating October by refreshing container gardens. #fall #annualplantings #autumn #gardening #seasonalchangeouts #gardendesign #containergardening https://www.instagram.com/p/Bolz88hlQ1b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1swwvq36zylpo

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Before the deluge. Hoping these autumn crocus is not too battered this morning and that no one suffered too greatly due to that epic rainstorm yesterday. I’m feeling grateful for my sound roof and basement. #autumncrocus #colchicumautumnale #gardening #finelandscapegardening #finegardening #horticulture https://www.instagram.com/p/BoL-HR4FYiu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4oy6dh34yzrp

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We honor and celebrate the turning of the seasons by appreciating the deepening flower colors and the repeat bloom of plants such as Lacecap Hydrangea. #lacecaphydrangea #lastdayofsummer #getoutdoors #autumnequinox #nature #flowers #blumen #flores #plantlove (at Westport, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoB1PM-lGRK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ckcq8p77rog9

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One sunflower the woodchuck didn’t get. #sunflower #flowers #blumen #flores #landscapedesign #gardendesigner #professionalhorticulturist #femaleowned #femaleownedbusiness #womanowned #finegardening #finelandscapegardening #bosslady #plantlove #nature #smallbusiness #horticulture #gardening https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn6EA6YFZey/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gly40uyx5f4f

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What a lovely day spent resting and relaxing. Tomorrow more of the same, including gardening. #holidayweekend #zinnia #flores #blumen #selfcare #randr https://www.instagram.com/p/BnPVjDjF9SC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cfnjbczo79lt

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Here’s some Sweet Autumn Clematis to celebrate the first day of September. I’m loving this cloudy and cool start to the holiday weekend and am looking forward to visiting the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market tomorrow morning, getting a grip on some of the copious weeds in my garden and making cucumber soup. What are you up to? Hope you get to do some fun things that feed your soul. #helloseptember #clematispaniculata #sweetautumnclematis #flowers #blumen #flores #landscapedesign #gardendesigner #professionalhorticulturist #femaleowned #femaleownedbusiness #womanowned #finegardening #finelandscapegardening #bosslady #plantlove #nature #smallbusiness #horticulture #gardening https://www.instagram.com/p/BnMInynF7p9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=133bfw1yxviks

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Behold the prolific New York Ironweed or Vernonia noveboracensis. Thriving in moist sunny areas, this member of the Asteraceae family will attract many species of butterflies to your garden. #nyironweed #vernonianoveboracensis #flowers #blumen #flores #landscapedesign #gardendesigner #professionalhorticulturist #femaleowned #femaleownedbusiness #womanowned #finegardening #finelandscapegardening #bosslady #plantlove #nature #smallbusiness #horticulture #gardening (at Garden of Ideas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnGSn07FEbU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kn05t4uhs4mj

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Wetlands planting, featuring an all time favorite, Lobelia cardinalis. #lobeliacardinalis #outdoorlife #cardinalflower #wetlandsplanting #flowers #blumen #flores #landscapedesign #gardendesigner #professionalhorticulturist #femaleowned #femaleownedbusiness #womanowned #finegardening #finelandscapegardening #bosslady #plantlove #nature #smallbusiness #horticulture #gardening

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This Kentucky Coffeetree was carefully and artfully pruned last year to remove crosses and open up the canopy to increase air circulation. Columbine’s deep well of experience and knowledge allows us to anticipate the health and wellbeing of plants not just now, but in the years to come. We appreciate the trust and faith our clients have in us to use best horticultural practices to provide the highest level of fine landscape gardening services. #kentuckycoffeetree #Gymnocladusdioicus #landscapedesign #gardendesigner #professionalhorticulturist #femaleowned #femaleownedbusiness #womanowned #finegardening #finelandscapegardening #bosslady #plantlove #nature #smallbusiness #horticulture #gardening

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Cotinus “Grace” is an awesome foliage plant. Its bold foliage and interesting coloration makes a great backdrop for perennials. #cotinus #cotinusgrace #smokebush #landscapedesign #gardendesigner #professionalhorticulturist #femaleowned #femaleownedbusiness #womanowned #finegardening #finelandscapegardening #bosslady #plantlove #nature #smallbusiness #horticulture #gardening

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Ammi Dara sparkles in the summer garden and makes a great cut flower. I’ve been trialing this thanks to @svendsenandkeller and am completely enchanted. #ammidara #flowers #flores #blumen #inthegarden #cutflowers #plantlove #landscapegardening

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Good morning Saturday #eucomis #pineapplelily #gardening #finegardening #horticulture #gardendesign #smallbusiness