Public Garden: The Domes in Milwaukee

It’s officially the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, but “The Domes,” as it is commonly known, seems more accurate. There is nothing pretentious about this place. If you judge a public garden by the number of visitors, this one seems off the charts. On a Saturday in March, it was packed, and what impressed me most…

Kitsch, nostalgia and a little horticulture on the side: A trip to Everglades Wonder Gardens

Sometimes it’s best to take your critic’s glasses off and just enjoy something for what it is. Actually, most of the time it’s best to, I would say. It just makes life more enjoyable — and easier. This week I had the chance to check out a flashback to a simpler time and a celebration…

Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois- a Zen Paradise

If you are ever tooling down I-90 en route to Chicago and need a breather before hitting the windy city, stopping off at the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois is definitely worth your while. Make sure you have at least a couple of hours. These gardens are to be experienced, soaked up and taken…