First the Plans, then the Plants: When Designing a Garden, Start by Deciding Where You Want to Sit
The Washington Post, October, 2001

"...an area once destined as a leftover space has become the soul of the property: a garden terrace that is both attractive and useful and a joy to view from the house."

Island Oasis: NE restaurateur creates paradise in the city
The Common Denominator (Washington DC) July, 2000.

"I wanted to recreate the essence of the tropics — the wind, the waves, the friendly folks — that are part of the garden restaurants and beach bars..."