African-American Gardens - Design and Development: Part 3
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Georgene A. Bramlage
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Robert Dailey
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» jerrib - Thanks for a wonderful series, Georgene
It's obvious you put a lot of effort into these articles. I find the gardening style and "swept" yards of folks quite fascinating. We could learn a lot from them (keeping yards tidy and finding substitutions - such as found hubcaps - for yard art).I enjoy reading well written and researched works here at the Suite.
Thanks!
I will be back later to look at the links a bit more.
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Georgene A. Bramlage
- Re: Thanks for a wonderful series, Georgene
Jerri,
You are very welcome 
I am still "tweeking" this last part.
Yes, we can learn a lot from the development and practices found in these yards and gardens. IMHO, one big thing we can all learn is to never stop looking and learning. Again, IMHO, if we all remained true to ourselves - culture, habitat, general life style - we'd all be happier with our "yards and gardens."
I have always enjoyed peeking into others gardens, looking over fences, looking between slats in fences, and even when a youngster taking shortcuts through neighbors' yards so I could see what they were growing...no joke.
My becoming familar with Westmacott's work has kind of made this behavior of mine "legit." Of course, as a proper adult I don't take uninvited shortcuts anymore. However, I do do rap on doors
and write notes asking for permission to enter
I had great fun in Seattle (when my daughter lived there) doing just that...many pictures of vernacular gardens in a post-WWII-built neighborhood. If I ever get those pictures scanned, I can do an article about them
Again, thanks for your kind words...
Georgene
-- posted by Georgene A. Bramlage
» jerrib - Re: Re: Thanks for a wonderful series, Georgene
In response to Re: Thanks for a wonderful series, Georgene posted by Cercis:I hope you do get the photos scanned; I would love to read what you write with a Seattle slant.
Thanks, again, for such captivating writing. I look forward to visiting more of the links. I'll be back.
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» FYNFAN - Re: Re: Thanks for a wonderful series, Georgene
In response to Re: Thanks for a wonderful series, Georgene posted by Cercis:Georgene:
Great article! I too love to know the history behind gardening themes. Liked it so much I linked to it! Everyone has memories of their parents gardening, listening to family legends and reasoning behind seasonal gardening chores. Thank you so much! I would love to hear from African-American gardeners who could add their own perspective of gardening!
-- posted by FYNFAN
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Robert Dailey
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