Articles related to "American Gardens"
Historic Gardens and Landscapes
Historic and traditional garden landscapes in New England range from colonial times to modern times. Here is a survey of selected 17th to18th century landscape styles.
• colonial american landscapes
• colonial american gardens
• early american gardens
• early american landscapes
• early american landscaping
African-American Landscapes
A compilation of Landscaping@ Suite101.com articles and blogs about African-American landuse, landscapes and gardening that span approximatelly 300 years of history.
• african-american landuse
• arican-american gardens
• african_american landscapes
• present day african-american gardens
• african-american gardens in rural south
A New Garden
Starting the first garden in your new home. Basic design considerations including how much time you want to put into the garden for chores, use of the garden and water considerations.
• american garden design
• new garden
• first garden
• new home new garden
• garden design
African-American Gardens - Design and Development: Part 2
An answer to the question of how African-Americans shaped and formed their domestic space as their relationships to the land changed from slavery; to tenancy; to land ownership.
• georgene a. bramlage
• georgene bramlage
• designing home landscapes
• garden community
• suite101
African-American Gardens - Design and Development: Part 1
Changes in interpretation of historic garden design, use and development. Empahsis is on development and design of African-American gardens in the rural American south.
• suite101
• designing home landscapes
• garden community
• georgene a. bramlage
• georgene bramlage
African-American Gardens - Design and Development: Part 3
A summary of some design elements and features found in African-American garden in the rural south U. S. This article also includes some thoughts on the book "African-American Gardens and Yards in the Rural South by Richard Westmacott, University of GA, Athens.
• georgene a. bramlage
• georgene bramlage
• designing home landscapes
• garden community
• suite101
American Garden Museum
Read about my garden being included in the American Garden Museum. You can also learn how to submit your garden for inclusion.
• garden
• american garden museum
• black radish
• seeds
• radish
Book Review: Restoring American Gardens
Restoring American Gardens: An Encyclopedia of Heirloom Ornamental Plants - 1640-1940 by Denise Wiles Adams is a refreshing look at the expanding field of garden resotoration. This book is also a welcome addition to the professional or dedicated amateur gardener's reference bookshelf.
• georgene a. bramlage
• georgene bramlage
• cercis
• designing home landscapes
• suite101
Gardening American Style?
We have clear pictures of what English style gardens are, and French and Japanese. Ever wonder what they think when you say "American style garden"?
• american gardens
• american style gardening
• native plants
• yard art
Historic Landscapes
Twentieth century New England garden landscapes show diversity that demonstrates society's expanding financial and social bases. Here are four such historic designs.
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• american landscapes
• american landscape gardening
• american landscaping
• twentieth century american gardens
Historic Landscapes and Gardens
Historic and traditional garden landscapes in New England range from colonial times to modern times. Here is a survey of selected 19th century landscape styles.
• hancock shaker village
• old sturbridge village
• roseland cottage
• early american garden stles
• early american landscapes
Hydrangeas for American Gardens
Hydrangeas are the new green. Get the book, grow the shrubs. Delight yourself. Hydrangeas thrive in a cool and moist position. They also like rich, well draining growing mediums.
• hydrangea
• hydrangeas
New Home New Garden
Part two of putting a garden into a new home. American Gardens generally include lawn, flowerbeds and patios and walks.
• american gardens
• lawn
• new lawn
• sod
• amendments for soil
Echinacea Selections in Landscapes
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) selections and cultivars can enhance prairie and meadow gardens. These native N.A. plants tolerate some shade and moist soil.
• echinacea
• echinacea purpurea
• echinacea purpurea selections
• purple coneflower
• coneflower
How to Save Heirloom Seeds
Learn how to save seeds from your heirloom vegetables and plants that your grew this year. Saving Heirloom seeds allows you to grow the same ones again next year!
• how to save heirloom seeds
• saving heirloom seeds
• heirloom plants
• saving seeds
• saving tomato seeds
New Garden Year!
Preparing for a new gardening year. Making sure that your American garden is in the best shape possible for the new season.
• preparing the garden
• soil amendments
• garden amendments
• clay soil
• sandy soil
American Quilt Museum in UK
Visit the American Museum in Bath, Britain. Displays of Shaker furniture and Early American Quilts. Beautiful gardens and ever-changing exhibitions make it a must.
• american decorative arts
• american museum at claverton manor
• george washington’s american garden
• shaker room with some lovely examples of their ori
• amish quilts
Colonial Homes and Revival Gardens
The House of the Seven Gables Historic Neighborhood and complimentary Colonial Revival Gardens result from foresight and actions of antiquarians Emmerton and Chandler.
• house of the seven gables
• colonial restoration garden
• colonial revival garden
• joseph everett chandler
• catherne o. emmerton
ETHNIC GARDENING AT ITS BEST
Our American heritage is a cultural stew. Though the original colonists were English, other ethnic groups made significant contributions to our gardening legacy.
• kiwi
• tara vine
• yang-tao
• chinese gooseberry
• new world
Historic Garden Landscapes
Here is a garden travel guide for late summer. These ten historic garden landscape articles can help to plan a day outing 0r a lengthy trip or act as a virtual excursion.
• historic garden landscape
• garden for historic building
• historic garden restoration
• colonial garden new england
• colonial style
Late Winter Flowers
Persian Parrotia has a lot to offer the garden. Unfortunately, late winter flowers are not on the top of the list. Witchhazel is the choice for winter flowers.
• persian parrotia
• parrotia persica
• witchhazel
• hamamelis mollis ‘pallida’
• susan mertz
Radio Gardening in the Mid-Atlantic
"In the Garden with Andre Viette" is the Mid-Atlantic's and southeast"s premier garden question and answer show. Meet the host and learn about the knowledge and wisdom that goes into this sucessful production.
• radio show
• perennial plantsman
• american horticultural society's plant finder
• gardening questions
• shenadoah valley region
The House of the Seven Gables
The Turner House (House of the Seven Gables - Salem, MA), made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne, overlooks an early 20th Century Colonial Revival Garden
• house of the seven gables
• colonial restoration garden
• colonial revival garden
• joseph everett chandler
• caroline osgood emmerton
Up-to-the-minute Echinacea Hybrids
Echinacea (coneflower) hybrids are up-to-the-minute plant breakthroughs. American plant breeders work to bring bright flower and plant color to landscape garden designs.
• echinacea
• echinacea angustifolia
• blacksamson echinacea
• echinacea atrorubens
• topeka purple