Current Obsessions: Higher Grounds

From lupines to hydrangeas, here’s what we’ve been admiring this week.

• A look at the work of 18th century landscape designer Capability Brown, one of Great Britain’s most iconic garden visionaries.
• These innovations are redefining gardening in the west.
• “Zero dollar upgrades” for your outdoor living area.
• A brief conversation with rooftop gardener Annie Novak.
• Celebrating the in-season lupine.
• 9 spring wildflowers to grow in your garden.
• Fighting an urban food desert one block and garden at a time.
• Herbal hostess gift ideas for spring.
• A gorgeous look at the botanical grandeur of Colombia.
• How to magically turn the shade of hydrangeas.
• Over on Remodelista: Micro artists retreats in Scotland.

Our Latest Instagram and Pinterest Obsessions

• While it is not a direct visit to his garden, the Instagram feed of celebrated plantsman, author and photographer Claud Dalby is second best (@clausdalby).

• We’ve been poring over Katie Armour Taylor’s colorful Blooms board.

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