Articles related to "Garden History"



A Place of Beauty: The Artists and Gardens of the Cornish Colony
The Cornish colony of the early 1900s was a group of artists living in close proximity of each other who practiced not only various art forms but also created beautiful gardens.
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Early Renaissance Gardens
What were early Renaissance gardens like and how were they different from Medieval gardens?
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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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Genuine Germander
Ancient cure or garden art? Learn more about the medicinal properties of this attractive member of the herb world!
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Medieval Gardens
A short history of Medieval gardens - 500 to 1500 AD.
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Rhododendron Gardens
For me, the month of May means rhododendrons.
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Rock Gardening -- History and Plants
Two important books for rock gardeners are reviewed this week. The history of rock gardening in America is presented in one book. Both books talk about appropriate plants for the rock gardening.
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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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Unity - Part 10 - Utility
The 10th in a series on how to create a garden which is a unified work of art.
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Armchair Gardening
It's time to dust off those gardening books you put aside when the weather warmed up last spring.
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Borage for Courage!
You don't have to be brave to add this bountiful beauty to your list of favorites as a medicinal herb, culinary favorite or garden highlight...see why Borage is one worth foraging for!
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Garden Restoration of a Country Garden
The history of a beautiful Tasmanian garden
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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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Pioneer women gardeners in Australia.
A recent conference in Geelong told the story of pioneer women gardeners, who came to this country fifty years after it was settled and created new gardens incorporating the native flora and plants exported from Britain.
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Vegetable Garden
Description: This article has ideas and instructions for planting a simple vegetable garden and relates the history of Victory or War Gardens during World War II.
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Beacon Hill Public Garden Spaces
Residents of Beacon Hill's North Slope (Boston, MA) and civic and government groups work to transform derelict spaces and passageways into neighborhood garden spaces.
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Flowers and Herbs for Halloween
Old fashioned cures, remedies, protections, amulets and charms from your herb and flower garden to make your Halloween trick or treat night a safe, relaxing experience.
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Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill (Boston, MA) residents fashion hidden backyard gardens. Garden retreats come into being from small pieces of degraded urban soil and shaded settings.
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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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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.
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International Garden Photographs
April: Landscaping at Suite101 "Link of the Month." Away.com offers an archive of travel photographs that includes galleries devoted to international garden landscapes.
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Killruddery Gardens' 19th Century
Ireland's Killruddery Gardens retain original 17th- and 18th- century garden features. Early 19th century maintenance was ongoing; owners purchased cast-iron statues.
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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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London - Westminster
London's Westminster is chock full of history: Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminister Cathedral - the centre of England.s political life.
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LOVELIEST OF TREES, THE CHERRY
No matter what the calendar says, summer hasn't truly arrived until the cherries are ripe,which usually begins in June in most parts of the U.S.
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MEDLARS-A FRUIT FOR CONNOISSEURS
This little known fruit, which is perfect for today's all-seasons landscapes, is the fruit for connoisseurs
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The History of the Love Apple (- or Tomato)
A short history of the tomato- or Love Apple, heirloom varieties grown by Thomas Jefferson, and where to by them
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The Medieval Garden
For medieval people, a garden was much more than a place to relax; it could be used as a way of earning money, a place to rear animals and even a source of medicine.
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What Would Shakespeare Eat?
One fascinating way to learn about plant history is to look at literature. Shakespeare is a great place to start.
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