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.
art history • landscape history • garden history
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.
art history • landscape history • garden history
Early Renaissance Gardens
What were early Renaissance gardens like and how were they different from Medieval gardens?
renaissance • medici • florence • gardens • history
What were early Renaissance gardens like and how were they different from Medieval gardens?
renaissance • medici • florence • gardens • history
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.
garden history • ancient gardens • historic gardens • roman gardens • garden landscape
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.
garden history • ancient gardens • historic gardens • roman gardens • garden landscape
Genuine Germander
Ancient cure or garden art? Learn more about the medicinal properties of this attractive member of the herb world!
herb • herbal • herbalism • herbalist • germander
Ancient cure or garden art? Learn more about the medicinal properties of this attractive member of the herb world!
herb • herbal • herbalism • herbalist • germander
Medieval Gardens
A short history of Medieval gardens - 500 to 1500 AD.
monastic gardens • medieval gardens • gardens • history
A short history of Medieval gardens - 500 to 1500 AD.
monastic gardens • medieval gardens • gardens • history
Museum of Garden History – London
The Museum of Garden History, St Mary-at-Lambeth Church - London, reopened in November 2008 with a new name, The Garden Museum, and modernized interior exhibit spaces.
museum of garden history • garden museum • lambeth london • museum renovations • garden tools
The Museum of Garden History, St Mary-at-Lambeth Church - London, reopened in November 2008 with a new name, The Garden Museum, and modernized interior exhibit spaces.
museum of garden history • garden museum • lambeth london • museum renovations • garden tools
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.
rock garden • history of rock gardens • bulbs • bulbs for the rock garden
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.
rock garden • history of rock gardens • bulbs • bulbs for the rock garden
Rose Garden Design, Part 1 by guest Writer Kirk Johnson
A short history of rose garden design.
roses • gardens • history • design
A short history of rose garden design.
roses • gardens • history • design
Unity - Part 10 - Utility
The 10th in a series on how to create a garden which is a unified work of art.
cottage gardens • english gardens • garden history • garden design
The 10th in a series on how to create a garden which is a unified work of art.
cottage gardens • english gardens • garden history • garden design
Armchair Gardening
It's time to dust off those gardening books you put aside when the weather warmed up last spring.
garden books • heirloom garden • fruits • vegetables • garden manuals
It's time to dust off those gardening books you put aside when the weather warmed up last spring.
garden books • heirloom garden • fruits • vegetables • garden manuals
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!
herb • herbal • herbalist • herbalism • nature
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!
herb • herbal • herbalist • herbalism • nature
Chrysanthemums for the Garden
Chrysanthemums have an interesting history and have developed into one of the most popular plants for the garden and landscape.
chrysanthemums for the garden • garden mums • mums for the garden • history of the chrysanthemum • varieties of chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums have an interesting history and have developed into one of the most popular plants for the garden and landscape.
chrysanthemums for the garden • garden mums • mums for the garden • history of the chrysanthemum • varieties of chrysanthemums
Garden Restoration of a Country Garden
The history of a beautiful Tasmanian garden
garden • restoration • landscaping • garden history • magnolia
The history of a beautiful Tasmanian garden
garden • restoration • landscaping • garden history • magnolia
Green Gardens
Many people think of green gardens as being a bit unusual, but they are really very traditional.
gardens • gardening • history • egyptian gardens • persian gardens
Many people think of green gardens as being a bit unusual, but they are really very traditional.
gardens • gardening • history • egyptian gardens • persian gardens
Morikami Japanese Gardens
The Morikami Gardens in Del Ray Beach, FL are a living textbook They demonstrate periods of Japanese garden history and design from the 8th to the 20th century.
morikami museum and japanese gardens • history japanese gardens • japanese gardening • japanese garden plants • japanese gardens
The Morikami Gardens in Del Ray Beach, FL are a living textbook They demonstrate periods of Japanese garden history and design from the 8th to the 20th century.
morikami museum and japanese gardens • history japanese gardens • japanese gardening • japanese garden plants • japanese gardens
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.
history • garden history • pioneer women gardeners in australia • pioneer designers • geelong
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.
history • garden history • pioneer women gardeners in australia • pioneer designers • geelong
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.
vegetable garden • planting a vegetable garden • victory gardens • war gardens • kid's gardening
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.
vegetable garden • planting a vegetable garden • victory gardens • war gardens • kid's gardening
SUMMERTIME TRAVEL BOOKS FOR GARDENERS
Gardeners love to travel and visit other gardens. Summer is a fitting time to focus on gardening books with a travel-related theme.
travel • travel books • garden tours • garden travel • huntington botanical gardens
Gardeners love to travel and visit other gardens. Summer is a fitting time to focus on gardening books with a travel-related theme.
travel • travel books • garden tours • garden travel • huntington botanical gardens
What Would Shakespeare Eat?
One fascinating way to learn about plant history is to look at literature. Shakespeare is a great place to start.
gardening history • shakespeare • soupsong • oxford university press • peter scholliers
One fascinating way to learn about plant history is to look at literature. Shakespeare is a great place to start.
gardening history • shakespeare • soupsong • oxford university press • peter scholliers
A Visit to the Hofbrauhaus in Munich
The Hofbrauhaus beer hall in Munich serves up more than the brew - it buzzes with music and atmosphere, too.
hofbrauhaus in munich • hofbrauhaus beer hall • beers at hofbrauhaus • traditional german beer hall • food at hofbrauhaus
The Hofbrauhaus beer hall in Munich serves up more than the brew - it buzzes with music and atmosphere, too.
hofbrauhaus in munich • hofbrauhaus beer hall • beers at hofbrauhaus • traditional german beer hall • food at hofbrauhaus
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.
ancient history of scented gardens • history of aromatic gardens • egyptian use of aromatic gardens • greek and roman use of aromatic gardens • use of aromatic plants
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.
ancient history of scented gardens • history of aromatic gardens • egyptian use of aromatic gardens • greek and roman use of aromatic gardens • use of aromatic plants
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.
beacon hill north slope • urban gardens • public open spaces • city gardens • backyard gardens
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.
beacon hill north slope • urban gardens • public open spaces • city gardens • backyard gardens
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.
halloween safety tips • halloween flowers • herbs for halloween • halloween garden • flower lore
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.
halloween safety tips • halloween flowers • herbs for halloween • halloween garden • flower lore
Formal Knot-Style Garden at Garden Museum London
Decorative arts of the sixteenth and seventeenth century inspired knot gardens. Garden historians can visit Garden Museum's knot-style garden, being restored, in London.
formal knot-style garden at the garden museum in l • knots and parterres in british gardens and gardeni • buxus sempervirens box hedging • british garden history research • lambeth palace and lambeth bridge
Decorative arts of the sixteenth and seventeenth century inspired knot gardens. Garden historians can visit Garden Museum's knot-style garden, being restored, in London.
formal knot-style garden at the garden museum in l • knots and parterres in british gardens and gardeni • buxus sempervirens box hedging • british garden history research • lambeth palace and lambeth bridge
Grandmother's Garden by May Brawley Hill
Grandmother's Garden: The Old Fashioned American Garden 1865 - 1915 by May Brawley Hill leads a historical journey following the evolution of American Gardens.
grandmother's garden the old fashioned american ga • may brawley hill • historic gardens • what are heritage gardens • history of american gardens
Grandmother's Garden: The Old Fashioned American Garden 1865 - 1915 by May Brawley Hill leads a historical journey following the evolution of American Gardens.
grandmother's garden the old fashioned american ga • may brawley hill • historic gardens • what are heritage gardens • history of american gardens
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.
beacon hill garden club • urban gardens • city gardens • backyard gardens • garden retreats
Beacon Hill (Boston, MA) residents fashion hidden backyard gardens. Garden retreats come into being from small pieces of degraded urban soil and shaded settings.
beacon hill garden club • urban gardens • city gardens • backyard gardens • garden retreats
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.
american gardens • american landscapes • american landscape gardening • american landscaping • twentieth century american gardens
Twentieth century New England garden landscapes show diversity that demonstrates society's expanding financial and social bases. Here are four such historic designs.
american gardens • 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
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
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.
garden travel photographs • landscape ideas • residential gardens • garden landscapes • garden history
April: Landscaping at Suite101 "Link of the Month." Away.com offers an archive of travel photographs that includes galleries devoted to international garden landscapes.
garden travel photographs • landscape ideas • residential gardens • garden landscapes • garden history
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.
irish gardens • irish garden design • landscape design • landscaping • garden history
Ireland's Killruddery Gardens retain original 17th- and 18th- century garden features. Early 19th century maintenance was ongoing; owners purchased cast-iron statues.
irish gardens • irish garden design • landscape design • landscaping • garden history
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.
garden landscape photographs • landscape vocabulary • landscape ideas • residential gardens • garden design
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.
garden landscape photographs • landscape vocabulary • landscape ideas • residential gardens • garden design
London - Westminster
London's Westminster area is chock full of history: Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey - the centre of England's political life.
westminster london • british houses of parliament • westminster abbey rebuilt in 1065 • lambeth palace home to the archbishops of canterbu • westminster bridge
London's Westminster area is chock full of history: Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey - the centre of England's political life.
westminster london • british houses of parliament • westminster abbey rebuilt in 1065 • lambeth palace home to the archbishops of canterbu • westminster bridge
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.
cherries • wood • spices • furniture • cabinets
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.
cherries • wood • spices • furniture • cabinets
MEDLARS-A FRUIT FOR CONNOISSEURS
This little known fruit, which is perfect for today's all-seasons landscapes, is the fruit for connoisseurs
medlar • ice wine • frost • museum of garden history • england
This little known fruit, which is perfect for today's all-seasons landscapes, is the fruit for connoisseurs
medlar • ice wine • frost • museum of garden history • england
Modern History of Scented Gardens
European scented gardens have evolved from simple monastery designs and Italian Renaissance gardens to the scented gardens of today.
history of scented gardens • historical background of aromatic gardens • introduction of aromatic flowers to europe • flower gardens of europe • medieval monastery gardens
European scented gardens have evolved from simple monastery designs and Italian Renaissance gardens to the scented gardens of today.
history of scented gardens • historical background of aromatic gardens • introduction of aromatic flowers to europe • flower gardens of europe • medieval monastery gardens
The Accidental Gardener
This month is my last article on English Town Gardening and Suite 101. So I look back on my small garden's history and how quite by accident I became a gardener at all.
gardening • gardens • town gardening • city gardening • urban gardening
This month is my last article on English Town Gardening and Suite 101. So I look back on my small garden's history and how quite by accident I became a gardener at all.
gardening • gardens • town gardening • city gardening • urban gardening
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
tomato history lore • moor's apple • wolf peach • love apple • tomatoes
A short history of the tomato- or Love Apple, heirloom varieties grown by Thomas Jefferson, and where to by them
tomato history lore • moor's apple • wolf peach • love apple • tomatoes
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.
the medieval garden • gardening in medieval times • garden history • use of plants and herbs in the middle ages • medieval european gardens
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.
the medieval garden • gardening in medieval times • garden history • use of plants and herbs in the middle ages • medieval european gardens
Visiting Garden Museum in London England
Set in the former St Mary-at-Lambeth parish Church in London, the Garden Museum has a vegetarian café, bookshop, knot-style gardens and exhibitions to charm visitors.
visiting garden museum in london • beth chatto gardens and nursery • beth chatto a retrospective • british gardens and gardening • british garden history research
Set in the former St Mary-at-Lambeth parish Church in London, the Garden Museum has a vegetarian café, bookshop, knot-style gardens and exhibitions to charm visitors.
visiting garden museum in london • beth chatto gardens and nursery • beth chatto a retrospective • british gardens and gardening • british garden history research
Japanese Karesansui-style Gardens
The Japanese karesansui-style contemplative viewing garden at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston, MA combines Japanese, New England and MFA elements and traditions.
boston museum of fine arts and japanese gardens • new england japanese gardens • japanese-style gardens • karesansui-style-japanese gardens • japanese gardening
The Japanese karesansui-style contemplative viewing garden at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston, MA combines Japanese, New England and MFA elements and traditions.
boston museum of fine arts and japanese gardens • new england japanese gardens • japanese-style gardens • karesansui-style-japanese gardens • japanese gardening
The 17th Century Gardens of John Tradescant
John Tradescant the Elder was an early 17th century plant hunter and botanist who made a name for himself as a plantsman and an innovative garden designer.
john tradescant • plant hunter • hatfield house • cranborne manor • st. augustine's palace
John Tradescant the Elder was an early 17th century plant hunter and botanist who made a name for himself as a plantsman and an innovative garden designer.
john tradescant • plant hunter • hatfield house • cranborne manor • st. augustine's palace
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
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
Gardening Books for Holiday Gifts
When it comes to choosing gifts for gardeners, the local bookstore can provide one-stop shopping. For them, gardening books and ones on related subjects are a perfect choice.
holiday gifts • garden books • stephanie hainsfurther • hobby house press • american clematis society
When it comes to choosing gifts for gardeners, the local bookstore can provide one-stop shopping. For them, gardening books and ones on related subjects are a perfect choice.
holiday gifts • garden books • stephanie hainsfurther • hobby house press • american clematis society
Commemorate St. Patrick's Day
A compilation of Landscaping@ Suite101.com articles about Irish Garden Landscapes and Landscape Plants - a heritage that reaches into antiquity.
shamrocks • st. patrick • ireland • druids • saints
A compilation of Landscaping@ Suite101.com articles about Irish Garden Landscapes and Landscape Plants - a heritage that reaches into antiquity.
shamrocks • st. patrick • ireland • druids • saints
English Garden by Gertrude Jekyll at Lindisfarne
This small garden in the north of England was created by Gertrude Jekyll in 1911. Reached via the Causeway at Holy Island and overlooked by dramatic Lindisfarne Castle.
gertrude jekyll's garden at lindisfarne • edward lutyens • lindisfarne castle • lindisfarne major centre of christianity • lindisfarne mead
This small garden in the north of England was created by Gertrude Jekyll in 1911. Reached via the Causeway at Holy Island and overlooked by dramatic Lindisfarne Castle.
gertrude jekyll's garden at lindisfarne • edward lutyens • lindisfarne castle • lindisfarne major centre of christianity • lindisfarne mead
Logan Botanic Garden in South West Scotland
Logan Botanic Garden which lies just a few miles from Scotland's most southerly tip contains a remarkable collection of plants from many of the world's warmer countries.
logan botanic garden • logan botanic garden in scotland • logan botanic garden at port logan • logan botanic garden on mull of galloway • logan botanic garden discovery centre
Logan Botanic Garden which lies just a few miles from Scotland's most southerly tip contains a remarkable collection of plants from many of the world's warmer countries.
logan botanic garden • logan botanic garden in scotland • logan botanic garden at port logan • logan botanic garden on mull of galloway • logan botanic garden discovery centre
Plant Swap...circa 1730
Plant exchanges have long been an important part of American gardening history. Here, two famous 18th century plantsmen share their stories.
monticello • peter collinson • peter j. hatch • 18th century • gardening
Plant exchanges have long been an important part of American gardening history. Here, two famous 18th century plantsmen share their stories.
monticello • peter collinson • peter j. hatch • 18th century • gardening
Spring Affair in the Midwest
You will not want to miss out on this exciting event to be held in April in the Midwest. It will give you a great opportunity to acquire classic garden favorites for your garden beds.
spring affair • unl garden friends • plant sales • garden shows
You will not want to miss out on this exciting event to be held in April in the Midwest. It will give you a great opportunity to acquire classic garden favorites for your garden beds.
spring affair • unl garden friends • plant sales • garden shows
Chateau Country Landscapes
The Brandywine Valley (PA and DE) beckons to those interested in garden history. Visit the four Du Pont country estates and gardens of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
hagley museum • winterthur • an american country garden • longwood gardens • nemours mansion and gardens
The Brandywine Valley (PA and DE) beckons to those interested in garden history. Visit the four Du Pont country estates and gardens of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
hagley museum • winterthur • an american country garden • longwood gardens • nemours mansion and gardens
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