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In Memory of Stan Kozak, the Gardner Museum’s Devoted Gardener

By Julie Moir Messervy One of my dear friends in the landscape industry passed away…

Jennifer SilverNovember 8, 2019

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A Must-Follow Horticultural Blog

By Julie Moir Messervy William (Ned) Friedman is not only the Arnold Professor of Organismic…

JMMDSFebruary 15, 2016

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A Dear Departed Friend of Tenshin-en: James Edward Mulcahy

Jim Mulcahy By Julie Moir Messervy Last week our profession lost a very special man.…

JMMDSMarch 26, 2015

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BIF10: Collaborative Innovation Summit, Providence, RI

By Julie Moir Messervy My daughter Lindsey works in Providence, RI, for the Business Innovation…

JMMDSOctober 7, 2014

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Summer News from JMMDS

We continue to be delighted with the response to our re-release of the Home Outside…

JMMDSJuly 29, 2014

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On the Road with Landscaping Ideas That Work

By Julie Moir Messervy. Photos by JMMDS, except where noted. Thanks to JMMDS’s new book,…

JMMDSMarch 14, 2014

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Upcoming Garden Workshop—January 25, 2014

Have you reserved your spot yet for the Garden Inspirations Workshop in Brattleboro, VT, on…

JMMDSDecember 17, 2013

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Renovating Tenshin-en, The Garden of the Heart of Heaven

By Julie Moir Messervy, with photos by JMMDS. Restoration in progress at Tenshin-en, The Garden…

JMMDSNovember 22, 2013

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JMMDS and Hempstead House in the News

"Mr. Ma's Winter Garden," designed by JMMDS for Hempstead House, photographed by Marilynn K. Yee…

JMMDSOctober 31, 2013

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Upcoming Event: A Design Showhouse at Hempstead House

Historic Hempstead House at the Guggenheim estate in Sands Point, NY, is considered the "quintessential…

JMMDSOctober 18, 2013

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Writers’ Heaven!

Ana Maria Spagna (far left), Julie, and colleagues at the Chesapeake Writers Conference. Photo: Ana…

JMMDSJuly 5, 2013

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One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Furniture

Joan Mullen in her handmade chair and Yo-Yo OttoMa footrest. Looking for outdoor furniture that…

JMMDSJuly 2, 2013

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“Your Garden Style” Lecture, Sunday, April 28

Just in time for a late-blooming spring, Julie is giving a new lecture entitled "Your…

JMMDSApril 26, 2013

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Award-Winning Exhibit at the 2013 Boston Flower & Garden Show

JMMDS and Mass Hort win Highest Award for Best Exhibit Staged by a Non-Profit Organization…

JMMDSApril 1, 2013

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The Importance of Permaculture

By Cary White (JMMDS Intern, January 2013) Julie and Cary at work in the JMMDS…

JMMDSFebruary 1, 2013

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“Creating Home Outside” APLD Design Workshop in Portland, OR

By Julie Moir Messervy. All photos by Debra Berger, APLD Oregon. Out of the myriad…

JMMDSDecember 7, 2012

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A Virtual Visit to the Toronto Music Garden

Last week Julie paid a visit to the Toronto Music Garden with her parents and…

JMMDSAugust 31, 2012

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Announcing the “Creating Home Outside” Pinterest Contest Winners!

Hi, everyone! We intended to post our Pinterest contest results on August 24, but at…

JMMDSAugust 27, 2012

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Marvelous, Magical Madoo

Text and photos by Anna Karina Johansen, JMMDS Meandering through Madoo Conservancy‘s intimate, magical gardens,…

JMMDSJuly 9, 2012

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Eye on Design: Room 68

Eye on Design: Room 68 Recently, Julie and her daughter Charlotte—on a quest for outdoor…

JMMDSJune 25, 2012

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Botox and Blossoms: Toward a Sustainable Beauty

Joy and Melancholy in the Native Plant Garden A guest post by Real Eguchi and…

JMMDSJune 1, 2012

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Creative Design: Musical Park Benches

By Jennifer Silver, JMMDS We’ve recently had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of Garry…

JMMDSMarch 15, 2012

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Good stuff to share!

Apologies to all our blog readers and especially to Dr. Leonard Perry, whose book The…

JMMDSMarch 2, 2012

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Specimen Trees: A Visit to Shin-Boku Nursery

Text and photos (except where noted) by Jana Bryan Wunderle, JMMDS Julie and I recently…

JMMDSNovember 21, 2011

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Design Inspiration: Adriaan Geuze and West 8

By Julie Moir Messervy A few weeks ago, I was honored to speak at Longwood…

JMMDSNovember 10, 2011

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Powerful Places: A Wedding on Maui

By Julie Moir Messervy Photo by Aihara Visuals Photography. On July 16th at 7:45 a.m.,…

JMMDSJuly 29, 2011

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Rose Arbor Dedication at The Arnold Arboretum

All photos by Julie Moir Messervy On June 18, Julie spoke at a special event…

JMMDSJuly 7, 2011

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Inspired Design: Metal Artists

By Julie Moir Messervy Metal and stone sculpture by Lou Nop of Middlebury, Vermont. Photo…

JMMDSMay 10, 2011

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Native Plants: Taking the First Step

By Anna Johansen, JMMDS Following Julie’s jubilant call to action citing the teachings of Doug…

JMMDSMarch 25, 2011

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Calling All Gardeners: It’s Time to Share Space with Our Fellow Earthlings!

By Julie Moir Messervy Professor Doug Tallamy’s vital message to the gardening and horticulture community: …

JMMDSMarch 4, 2011