Articles related to "Ancient Gardens"



Gardens of Pompeii
A review of Annamaria Ciarallo's book <i>Gardens of Pompeii</i>
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Garden History
Modern methods are now available to help recreate historic gardens. Whether the garden is from Ancient Rome or post Civil War, we have tools to help us rebuild them.
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Ancient History of Scented Gardens
Gardens have been common for thousands of years in one form or another; Ancient Persia, Egypt, the Greeks and the Romans heavily influenced the scents of today's gardens.
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Hollyhocks - Alcea or Althaea Species?
Hollyhock flowers are favorites for traditional cottage gardens; however, the term 'hollyhock' is often used to describe both the Alcea and Althaea botanical species.
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A Brief History of Daffodils
Historic Daffodils are not only from out past, but are living and providing beauty in our gardens today.
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Ancient Roman Gardens
A review of Linda Farrar's book <i>Ancient Roman Gardens</i>.
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Fun Historical Daffodil Facts
DaffyClay on daffodils brings fun and informative facts from the history and legends of daffodils. Affodyle anyone?
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Rome's Villa Medici
The Villa Medici has the best preseved Renaissance garden in Rome
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Arbors and Pergolas
What are the differences between arbors and pergolas?
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Autumn's Loyal Friends
Remembering those hastily bought plants in high summer, now re-discovered in Autumn and needing some tender love and care.
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Escaping the winter blues - Europe, here I come!
Six weeks in Europe is the ultimate in gardening indulgence.
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Penjing: An Ancient Art with a Modern Twist by Keith Davies
A history and description of Penjing, a Chinese miniature landscape.
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