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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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art history
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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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renaissance
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medici
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florence
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gardens
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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.
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historic gardens
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roman gardens
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garden landscape
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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germander
Medieval Gardens
A short history of Medieval gardens - 500 to 1500 AD.
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monastic gardens
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gardens
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history
Rhododendron Gardens
For me, the month of May means rhododendrons.
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history
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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rock garden
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history of rock gardens
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bulbs
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bulbs for the rock garden
Rose Garden Design, Part 1 by guest Writer Kirk Johnson
A short history of rose garden design.
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roses
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gardens
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history
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design
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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cottage gardens
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english gardens
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garden design
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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garden books
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heirloom garden
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fruits
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vegetables
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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!
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herbal
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herbalist
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herbalism
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nature
Garden Restoration of a Country Garden
The history of a beautiful Tasmanian garden
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restoration
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magnolia
Green Gardens
Many people think of green gardens as being a bit unusual, but they are really very traditional.
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egyptian gardens
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persian 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.
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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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planting a vegetable garden
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victory gardens
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war gardens
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kid's gardening
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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urban gardens
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public open spaces
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city gardens
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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.
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halloween safety tips
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halloween flowers
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herbs for halloween
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halloween garden
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flower lore
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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urban gardens
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city gardens
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backyard gardens
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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.
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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.
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hancock shaker village
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old sturbridge village
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roseland cottage
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early american garden stles
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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.
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residential gardens
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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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landscape ideas
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residential gardens
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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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westminster
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houses of parliament
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westminster abbey rebuilt in 1065
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lambeth palace home to the archbishops of canterbu
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westminster bridge for great views of the river an
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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cherries
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wood
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spices
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furniture
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cabinets
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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medlar
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ice wine
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frost
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museum of garden history
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england
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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tomato history lore
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moor's apple
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wolf peach
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love apple
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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.
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use of plants and herbs in the middle ages
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medieval european 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.
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shakespeare
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soupsong
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oxford university press
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peter scholliers
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