John Greenlee has targeted the Great American Lawn - that notorious sink of fossil fuels, water, chemicals and spare time - for destruction. "The revolution is clearly on," he says, adding: "It's a ...

John Greenlee's The American Meadow Garden, is a paen to grassy, no-mow landscapes that shiver, shimmer and wave. Greenlee's spent decades in... Chapter 1. The Lure of the Meadow The obvious place for ...

I have troubling news for gardeners who love flowers, foliage and botanical names: Geeky plant lust is officially outre, and urban homesteads of produce and poultry are the name of the game.

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. California nurseryman John Greenlee has a new book, “The American Meadow ...

It's not easy being green? Sorry, Kermit; this year's Bay-Friendly Garden Tour says you're wrong. Just three of the gardens scheduled for touring May 15 in Alameda ...

How-to steps anyone can apply anywhere to install mini-meadows to attract pollinators. For most people, the term meadow conjures visions of sweeping fields of grasses and multi-colored blooms. This ...

In his new book “The American Meadow Garden” (Timber Press, 2009), John Greenlee, “The Grass Guru,” presents a landscape style that may be the most radical possible alternative to the conventional ...

The lure of the meadow -- How and where grasses grow -- Meadows for a purpose -- Accent on design -- A portfolio of meadow gardens -- Grasses for meadows -- Making a meadow -- Establishing and ...

The American Meadow Garden: Creating a Natural Alternative to the Traditional Lawn by John Greenlee, with photos by Saxon Holt. Timber Press Inc., 2009. 278 pages, $34.95 retail. Homeowners looking ...

Pottery Barn is selling the Paperwhite Candlepot benefiting St. Jude. The candle pot was created by the in-house design team as a way to give back to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. It will ...