This month, we review Outdoor Spaces in the Southwest by Damon Lang.  Read more about the book, which includes not only pictures, as you would expect, but also concept drawings and plan-view drawings to illustrate the lay-out of the designs.

Glass sculpture nestled amongst desert plants makes for a captivating exhibit.  Read about this exhibit and the artist who created it.

Rochelle gives us another look at some of the trends for 2009.  In this installment, she takes a look a the "Grow Your Own" trend that is oh-so-hot right now!

We are pleased to have Rochelle Greayer of Greayer Design Associates and Studio G as our guest blogger for a series on Garden Trends.  Read about some of the hottest new Trends in garden design for the coming year.

Do you ever get tired of hearing from me? Yeah, me too. So we are launching a brand new column here on Landscapedia to give you a break. We've invited some unique voices from the blogosphere to give you a different perspective on things. Check them out in this space starting on January 15!