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Classical Chinese Gardens
An introduction to classical Chinese Gardens
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Vancouver's Sun Yat-sen Classical Gardens
The first full-scale Ming dynasty garden constructed outside of China, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is known as one of "Vancouver's Living Treasure."
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Jardins Anglo-Chinois
The jardin anglo-chinois grew out of the English landscape style, but it was just a little bit different.
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The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden
An authentic classical Chinese garden of the Ming Dynasty, the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical promote Chinese cultu
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A visit to a classical Chinese garden in Vancouver
A visit to a classical Chinese garden in Vancouver
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Chinese Garden, Home Garden?
Cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers and trees is synonymous with China. So, why aren't the Chinese people spending hours in their backyard gardening?
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Chinese Gardens, Experiencing Cultures Through Gardening Series
Chinese New Year is coming, so let's learn more about China though exploring Chinese gardens and plants. Your child can experience a little of China through plants. Visit virtual Chinese gardens and plant a little of China in your own garden. © <a href="/profile.cfm/Linda">Linda Mazar</a>
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The Roots of Japanese Gardens
The influence of Chinese gardens on early Japanese gardens, and some basic differences between traditional Japanese and Chinese gardens.
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Winter in Classical Chinese Gardens
Winter in Chinese Gardens
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Living Poems
Gardens can be designed to be living poems.
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Attractions in Hangzhou, China
For beautifully restored Chinese pagodas and temples, breathtaking lake views, and well-tended gardens, there is no better place to travel to than Hangzhou.
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Best Places to Visit Around Sydney
From Darling Harbour to Kings Cross, Sydney offers exciting attractions. You'll find trendy restaurants, historical sites, ethnic foods, wildlife parks, pubs and more.
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Public Gardens in Portland, Oregon
Rose Gardens, a Classical Chinese Garden, an authentic Japanese Garden and a Rhododendron Garden draw locals and tourists alike for picnics, weddings or a quiet stroll.
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Rose Gardens - Part 1 - History
A short history of rose gardens

Gardens of Paradise - Part One
The paradise gardens of Heian Japan
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Rose Garden Design, Part 1 by guest Writer Kirk Johnson
A short history of rose garden design.
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History of Vancouver Chinatown
Many tourists visit Chinatown each year. But what many do not realize is that Chinatown rivals other Chinese cities such as Hong Kong in terms of historical significance
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Ideas for Visiting Portland Oregon
The city of Portland, Oregon is fun place to visit with funky & cool coffee houses, restaurants, cafes, museums, gardens, shopping, culture, nature, beauty, music, etc.
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The Three Friends of Winter
If your garden seems uninteresting during the winter months, you might consider growing the Three Friends of Winter.
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Tradition and Styles of Landscape Design
A synopsis of western garden styles from antiquity to modern times with emphasis on the formal versus informal design concepts.
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Visit the Montreal Botanical Garden
Quebec's Montreal Botanical Garden hosts Butterflies Go Free, Great Gardening Weekend, First Nations Garden, summer garden tours, and Magic of Lanterns
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Henry Purcell Opera The Fairy Queen
The Fairy Queen, an English opera by Henry Purcell based on Shakespeare's Play: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Purcell opera information.
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Magic of Lanterns at Montreal Botanical Garden
The Magic of Lanterns is an annual fall festival of lights that heralds the arrival of Montreal's crisp autumn nights in colorful style.
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Rock Features for Backyard Ponds
Rocks are a beautiful structure for the pond. These water garden features provide a new place for plants to grow and act as homes for wildlife.
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Gardens Are For People
<i>Gardens Are For People</i>, by Thomas Church, was first published in 1955 and introduced the concept that gardens are for people to live in, not just places to grow plants.
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The Gardener's Gift of Travel - Part 2
The second part of a virtual field trip through selected gardens of North America. Design characteristics, most notably informalism and naturalism, pertinent to each garden are briefly discussed.
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FLY OR DRIVE VANCOUVER Part Two of Four
Things to see and do in Vancouver
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Asian Bamboo Garden Blooms at Jacksonville Zoo
Among the towering bamboo and flowering Japanese plum and cherry trees they lurk - two huge Komodo dragons make the Jacksonville Zoo's Asian Bamboo Garden Exhibit home.
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Create a Colorful Garden with Feng Shui
Use Asian principles of Feng Shui to design garden landscapes. Color combinations may consist of harmonies or contrast for a beautiful flower bed.
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Five Things To Do in Shanghai
From China's best museum to a buzzing night-life scene, Shanghai offers the visitor a wide range of things to do and see.
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Garden Design and Structure
A review of "An Encyclopedia of Garden Design and Structure: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Garden" by Derek Fell, over 800 photographs of landscape elements from A to W.
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How to Landscape with Boulders
Designing the formal garden is not a trend of the past, but more often landscape designers are shifting to low maintenance garden plans.
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Vancouver Parks and Gardens
Vancouver has a fantastic selection of parks and gardens that are great for strolling and admiring stunning landscapes.
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Walk Down the Lane of Manila City, Philippines
Explore the past of Manila City with this three interesting spots: The Intramurous, Binondo and The Rizal Park.
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What to Do in 24 hours in Vancouver
Explore some of Vancouver's top attractions, restaurants and night spots while spending the perfect 24 hours in the city.
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Big Leaf Hydrangeas: A Beginner's Guide to Planting, Growing, Pruning, and Changing Flower Color
Growing Hydrangeas made simple, with directions on planting, pruning and propagating, and a key to changing the colour from pink to blue or blue to pink.
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English Landscape Gardens in the 1700s: The History of English Garden Design from Classical to Natural Style
The English landscape gardens of the eighteenth century are probably the country's greatest contribution to the visual arts.
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Houseplant wisely
In midwinter, add life and refreshment to your indoor space. Find the plants best suited to your home.
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Landscape Design, Tips and Terms
The core of Derek Fell's book "Encyclopedia of Garden Design and Structure" is an information bank of garden landscape photos, but the introduction is its foundation.
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Unity - Part 8 - Balance
How to unify your garden using classical balance.
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VISITING VANCOUVER
The city of Vancouver, British Columbia is the steeped in heritage. Haida totem poles, coastal rain forests, and historical architecture all add to the unique atomosphere of the city.,The city of Vancouver, British Columbia is the steeped in heritage. Haida totem poles, coastal rain forests, and historical architecture all add to the unique atomosphere of the city.
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BETTER IN BANGKOK: DAY ONE Part 2 of 4
Bangkok's temples and palaces require careful planning to see.
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Green Gardens
Many people think of green gardens as being a bit unusual, but they are really very traditional.
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Marie Antoinette's Petit Hameau
Marie Antoinette's Petit Hameau was completed just a few years before the French Revolution.
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Moonlit Formal Gardens
Formal gardens are ideal Moon gardens.
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The Huntington Botanical Gardens
The fourteen interconnected botanical gardens of The Huntington provide outside time, culture, and some education about the plant world. Spend time here and relax.
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The Petit Trianon
This is the first article in a three part series about Marie Antoinette's garden at the Petit Trianon.
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Unity - Part 1 - Themes
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Visiting Montreal's East End
Montreal's East End Hochelaga/Maisonneuve district, HoMa, offers a number of fun things to do.
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The Gardener's Gift of Travel
A virtual field trip through selected gardens of North America. Design characteristics pertinent to each garden are briefly discussed.
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