Fran Sorin

Fran Sorin, garden designer, writer and expert
Recognized as one of America's leading gardening experts, especially in the area of environmentally conscious gardening, Fran Sorin is changing how people perceive gardening. Her multi-media exposure reflects her philosophy that, similar to exercising and following a wholesome diet, gardening is a necessity for living a healthier life. more>

SPRING WALLPAPER

Check out Fran's SPRING Wallpaper by clicking on Inspiration Menu.
 
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The Importance of The Clean Water Act

The 1972 Clean Water Act was written to protect the health of all of America's waters. But as a result of two Supreme Court decisions this monumental law was weakened. These decisions left thousands of waterways and acres of wetlands exposed to pollution and development.
 
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What's In bloom in SPRING

Check out What's In Bloom In Spring
 
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Environmental Organizations

Below are links to some organizations and websites that are helping individuals become aware of pressing environmental issues and how to take action in order to help mitigate the effects of global warming.
 
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Many Plants Can Adapt to Change In Climate

Seasonal plants, including possibly the world's important grains, can adapt relatively quickly to climate change
 
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Fran's Weekly CBS Radio Features
Taking Photos Of Your Garden

The Benefits of Earthworms

Sunflowers

Dealing With Clay Soil

Book Recommendation

Reasons Why Americans Garden

Pain Free Gardening

Different Types of Shade

Planting For Water Needs

Artemesia 'Powis Castle'
Digging Deep - Fran's highly praised book
Great Gardens of the World >
What's in bloom in Fran's garden right now >
Wallpaper - Fran's personalised wallpaper >

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Dealing With Droughts: Who Will Be The Ultimate Garden Survivor?


Hey, droughts happen. Don't lament losses. Instead, smart gardeners celebrate small victories.
 
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5 Drought Tolerant, Summer Perennials


Below is a list of five perennials that can be planted during mid-summer and that are promised to be drought resistant.



 
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Using Native Plants To Save The Ecosystem


In the past couple of years, discussions about the importance of using native plants in our landscape have become more frequent.
 
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Breaking The Rules


Having worked on the same piece of land, a steeply sloping and oddly shaped one half acre lot for a quarter of a century (which I am in the process of selling), I have a made a multitude of mistakes and experienced enough 'ah ha' moments that the joy of digging, observing and connecting to nature has never ceased to amaze me.
 
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Red In The Garden


Red is the color in the garden that most titillates my senses. It’s a color dripping with passion, power and boldness.
 
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Xeriscaping


If you want to learn more about Xeriscaping, a type of gardening that conserves water and still allows you to create beautiful gardens, click on below for a step by step SLIDE SHOW.
 
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Vertical Gardening


Vertical gardening is exactly what it sounds like: gardening vertically rather than horizontally, as we normally do.
 
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Rain Gardens


Rain gardening has become one of the hottest trends in gardening today. It offers a beautiful, low-maintenance garden, provides food and shelter for wildlife, and helps the environment.
 
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Perennial Geraniums For Your Garden


Hardy geraniums, also known as Cranesbill, are the unsung heroes and workhorses of the garden. They are often confused with the not very subtle red annual geraniums, Pelargoniums, that can be seen in window boxes or containers.
 
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