#clarkanthonylawrence

The 16th century tiles of the Mosque of Rüstem Paşa in Istanbul feature all kinds of floral and geometric patterns, but it isn't the rose or hyacinth, the carnation, plum, or stylized thistle leaves that stay in my mind; it's those pointy tulips. Abstracted tulip forms and their blue leaves and stems are what linger in my memory. Istanbul. My favourite city. I might have been there ten times or so, starting in 1989 when I visited as a College of the Atlantic student, but I will never get enough and I will never stop wanting to return. Fortunately, it is close! #ceramictile #istanbul #rüstempaşa #turkishtulips #turkishtile #iloveistanbul #sinan #iznik #izniktiles #speciestulips #hornedtulip #clarkanthonylawrence https://www.instagram.com/p/CcOTStyIhMl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I don't know what the limit is for Verbena bonariensis and butterflies, but since 2012 I have added more verbena every year (or it adds itself, to be honest) and every year we have more and more butterflies. #butterfly #butterfliesofinstagram #mezzogiardiniere #growverbena #greengardens #verbenabonariensis #beneficialinsects #clarkanthonylawrence #sowitandgrowit #provinciadimantova #parcodelmincio #southamericanplants (at La Macchina Fissa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeOuHXOI0ts/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Seed gathering and cleaning and sowing is a lot of work. Unless you love it. Then it is a lot of fun. ONOPORDUM ACANTHIUM is one of the most beautiful thistles I know. I hope they germinate! #onopordumacanthium #onopordum #scotchthistle #oisforonopordum #hollingtonsflorilegium #seedsavers #semiscambi #weedsareflowerstoo #iloveweeds #lamacchinafissa #mezzogiardiniere #clarkanthonylawrence (presso La Macchina Fissa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeybwFgIbYc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Daisy Mix gourds grown for the first year at La Macchina Fissa. Do you see the flower patterns, or is it just my wild imagination? #clarkanthonylawrence #clarkshouse #lamacchinafissa #borgovirgilio #gourds #gourdsandpumpkins #autumnvibes🍁 #inmygardenthisevening (presso La Macchina Fissa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT5DURxIx-c/?utm_medium=tumblr

Momordica charantia (bitter melon), plastic goat, Raphanus caudatus (Dragon's tail radish, rat-tail radish, serpent radish) flower in my bargotín window. #cucurbitaceae #momordicacharantia #brassicaceae #goats #lamacchinafissa #strangeplants #beautifulleaves #provinciadimantova #parcodelmincio #ortifelici #ortimantovani #mezzogiardiniere #clarkanthonylawrence (presso La Macchina Fissa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHT7v1J37P/?igshid=arz7qbkukdow

Cucurbita lagenaria makes white flowers followed by wonderful fruits that we will see in a couple of months. #cucurbitaceae #cucurbitalagenaria #calabash #bottlegourd #sowitandgrowit #lamacchinafissa #gourds #organicgardening #italiangardens #mezzogiardiniere #clarkanthonylawrence #readingretreatsinruralitaly #whiteflowers (presso La Macchina Fissa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCGDTfLJJQq/?igshid=tq3po8gh5rz

My first article for Gardens Illustrated is in their April issue! Photos of the wildflower and tulip meadow of Villa Pisani Bolognesi Scalabrin by Jason Ingram. #gardensillustrated #jasoningram #villapisanibolognesiscalabrin #tulips🌷 #gorgeousgardens #italiangardens #italiangardeners #jacquelinevanderkloet #mezzogiardiniere #clarkanthonylawrence (presso La Macchina Fissa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_NePjcpVA6/?igshid=1cvmcb5q8k12k

Honesty is honestly going to take over my garden! #weeds #lunariaannua #purpleflowers #dandelion #taraxacumofficinale #weedydriveway #lamacchinafissa #countrygardens #provinciadimantova #agentlepleaforchaos #softlight #iloveitaly #clarkanthonylawrence (presso La Macchina Fissa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-4KOxmpYVr/?igshid=12dmdg1lv56z3