Articles related to "Georgene Bramlage"
Ireland's Oldest Garden - Part I
A description of Killruddery House and Gardens near the seaside town of Bray in County Wicklow (Ireland)is like having a garden history book open wide to pages devoted to the 17th through early 19th centuries. These gardens, which date from the 1680's, are thought to be Ireland's oldest surviving formal gardens. Part I describes some of the the cultural, social and even political pressures on Ireland’s Norman – Anglo – Irish landed gentry which lead to building gardens such as Killruddery.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101.com • suite101 • garden community
A description of Killruddery House and Gardens near the seaside town of Bray in County Wicklow (Ireland)is like having a garden history book open wide to pages devoted to the 17th through early 19th centuries. These gardens, which date from the 1680's, are thought to be Ireland's oldest surviving formal gardens. Part I describes some of the the cultural, social and even political pressures on Ireland’s Norman – Anglo – Irish landed gentry which lead to building gardens such as Killruddery.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101.com • suite101 • garden community
Pachysandra - Collectors' Choices
An introduction and short descriptions of three little known Pachysandra species that are commercially available. These may make a valuable addition to a discerning homeowner's landscape garden.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • pachysandra procumbens • pachysandra stylosa • pachysandra axillaris
An introduction and short descriptions of three little known Pachysandra species that are commercially available. These may make a valuable addition to a discerning homeowner's landscape garden.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • pachysandra procumbens • pachysandra stylosa • pachysandra axillaris
Pumpkins for Everyone! Part 1 - Getting Started.
Time to grow pumpkin seeds! Listed here are steps for beginning gardeners to follow. Also, listed here are some good web sites with pumpkin facts and fiction.
georgene bramlage • georgene a. bramlage • cercis • kids korner • the green thumb club - plants for kids
Time to grow pumpkin seeds! Listed here are steps for beginning gardeners to follow. Also, listed here are some good web sites with pumpkin facts and fiction.
georgene bramlage • georgene a. bramlage • cercis • kids korner • the green thumb club - plants for kids
The Eudora Welty House Garden: A Vernacular Garden
The recently rennovated garden of Eudora Welty, beloved author of the American South, is open to the public. This vernacular garden is a charming example of a tradition southern garden during the middle 20th century.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite 101 • designing home landscapes • eudora welty
The recently rennovated garden of Eudora Welty, beloved author of the American South, is open to the public. This vernacular garden is a charming example of a tradition southern garden during the middle 20th century.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite 101 • designing home landscapes • eudora welty
African-American Gardens - Design and Development: Part 2
An answer to the question of how African-Americans shaped and formed their domestic space as their relationships to the land changed from slavery; to tenancy; to land ownership.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • designing home landscapes • garden community • suite101
An answer to the question of how African-Americans shaped and formed their domestic space as their relationships to the land changed from slavery; to tenancy; to land ownership.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • designing home landscapes • garden community • suite101
African-American Gardens - Design and Development: Part 1
Changes in interpretation of historic garden design, use and development. Empahsis is on development and design of African-American gardens in the rural American south.
suite101 • designing home landscapes • garden community • georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage
Changes in interpretation of historic garden design, use and development. Empahsis is on development and design of African-American gardens in the rural American south.
suite101 • designing home landscapes • garden community • georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage
African-American Gardens - Design and Development: Part 3
A summary of some design elements and features found in African-American garden in the rural south U. S. This article also includes some thoughts on the book "African-American Gardens and Yards in the Rural South by Richard Westmacott, University of GA, Athens.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • designing home landscapes • garden community • suite101
A summary of some design elements and features found in African-American garden in the rural south U. S. This article also includes some thoughts on the book "African-American Gardens and Yards in the Rural South by Richard Westmacott, University of GA, Athens.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • designing home landscapes • garden community • suite101
Book Review: Restoring American Gardens
Restoring American Gardens: An Encyclopedia of Heirloom Ornamental Plants - 1640-1940 by Denise Wiles Adams is a refreshing look at the expanding field of garden resotoration. This book is also a welcome addition to the professional or dedicated amateur gardener's reference bookshelf.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • cercis • designing home landscapes • suite101
Restoring American Gardens: An Encyclopedia of Heirloom Ornamental Plants - 1640-1940 by Denise Wiles Adams is a refreshing look at the expanding field of garden resotoration. This book is also a welcome addition to the professional or dedicated amateur gardener's reference bookshelf.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • cercis • designing home landscapes • suite101
Booker T. Washington - Slave to School Teacher - Part 3: An Educated Adult
What happened to Booker T. Washington after the Civil War? Part 3 briefly describes how Booker captured his dream of an education and helped other African Americans gain an education. Some books with background information are suggested and reviewed.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • booker t. washington • george washington carver • plantation life - virginia
What happened to Booker T. Washington after the Civil War? Part 3 briefly describes how Booker captured his dream of an education and helped other African Americans gain an education. Some books with background information are suggested and reviewed.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • booker t. washington • george washington carver • plantation life - virginia
Booker T. Washington - Slave to School Teacher - Part 1 - Farm and Garden Chores
Can you imagine your daily life if you had been born into slavery? What were some chores that might have been assigned to you? A peek at the life of young Booker T. Washington will help answer part of these questions.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • booker t. washington • burroughs plantation • slavery
Can you imagine your daily life if you had been born into slavery? What were some chores that might have been assigned to you? A peek at the life of young Booker T. Washington will help answer part of these questions.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • booker t. washington • burroughs plantation • slavery
Booker T. Washington - Slave to School Teacher - Part 2 - Woodland Harvest
Walk with the boy Booker T. Washington along the Jack-O-Lantern Branch and through fields and woods. Look for native plants and fungi to take back to the kitchen for dinner.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • booker t. washington • burroughs farm • burroughs plantation
Walk with the boy Booker T. Washington along the Jack-O-Lantern Branch and through fields and woods. Look for native plants and fungi to take back to the kitchen for dinner.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • booker t. washington • burroughs farm • burroughs plantation
Bread - Part 1 - Good to Make and Great to Eat!
A description of how bread wheat and yeast work together in partnership to give us bread. Here are also explanations of the roles played by some common ingredients in bread recipes.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • cercis • bread wheat • wheat berries
A description of how bread wheat and yeast work together in partnership to give us bread. Here are also explanations of the roles played by some common ingredients in bread recipes.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • cercis • bread wheat • wheat berries
Bread - Part 2 - A Simple Recipe
Here is a simple recipe for a loaf of home-baked bread. With some adult help, even boys and girls as young as four years old can put together a loaf of bread. This recipe might look difficult, but a wonderful loaf of bread is your reward if you carefully stick to each step and are patient.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • simple recipe for home-baked bread • home-bakind bread • whole wheat bread flour
Here is a simple recipe for a loaf of home-baked bread. With some adult help, even boys and girls as young as four years old can put together a loaf of bread. This recipe might look difficult, but a wonderful loaf of bread is your reward if you carefully stick to each step and are patient.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • simple recipe for home-baked bread • home-bakind bread • whole wheat bread flour
Druids, Saints and Trees
Niall Mac Coitir assembles folklore of native Irish trees in his book "Irish Trees: Myths, Legends & Folklore." Trees of druids, saints and common folk await our discovery.
folklore of irish trees • trees in ireland • irish trees • irish folklore • niall mac coitir
Niall Mac Coitir assembles folklore of native Irish trees in his book "Irish Trees: Myths, Legends & Folklore." Trees of druids, saints and common folk await our discovery.
folklore of irish trees • trees in ireland • irish trees • irish folklore • niall mac coitir
Environmental Factors 2
The sun's height in the sky is crucial in determining climates and microclimates. Latitude, longitude and the earth's tilt govern amounts of sun reaching locations.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
The sun's height in the sky is crucial in determining climates and microclimates. Latitude, longitude and the earth's tilt govern amounts of sun reaching locations.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Environmental Factors: 1
Recognizing and working with environmental factors helps to avoid expensive and distressing landscape design mistakes. Environmental factors interact with each other to make every site unique. Paying attention to these factors is also essential for a yard or garden plan to be successful over time.
environmental conditions • environmental factors • landscape design • climate • sun and shade cycles
Recognizing and working with environmental factors helps to avoid expensive and distressing landscape design mistakes. Environmental factors interact with each other to make every site unique. Paying attention to these factors is also essential for a yard or garden plan to be successful over time.
environmental conditions • environmental factors • landscape design • climate • sun and shade cycles
Gardener's Yoga
Gardener's Yoga written by Veronica D'Orazio and illustrated by Tim Foss, can help put yoga and its benefits into any gardener's routine. Gardeners learn to relax and stretch muscles.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Gardener's Yoga written by Veronica D'Orazio and illustrated by Tim Foss, can help put yoga and its benefits into any gardener's routine. Gardeners learn to relax and stretch muscles.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Ireland's Oldest Garden - Part II
A virtual tour of exiting 17th and 18th century features at Ireland's Oldest Garden, Killruddery Gardens, Bray, County Wicklow.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101.com • suite 101 • designing home landscapes
A virtual tour of exiting 17th and 18th century features at Ireland's Oldest Garden, Killruddery Gardens, Bray, County Wicklow.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101.com • suite 101 • designing home landscapes
Microclimates
Many world-renowned gardens utilize both natural and manipulated microclimates to achieve drama and beauty. Designers of Sissinghurst Castle Gardens in Kent, England and Butterstream Gardens, in County Meath, The Irish Republic exploited existing structures like old brick walls and buildings along with natural influences such as compass direction, water, and large trees. The Isle of Wight surrounded by waters of the Solent is a "working example" of bodies of water influencing a regional or neighborhood microclimate.
environmental factors • environmental features • microclimate • microclimates • altitude
Many world-renowned gardens utilize both natural and manipulated microclimates to achieve drama and beauty. Designers of Sissinghurst Castle Gardens in Kent, England and Butterstream Gardens, in County Meath, The Irish Republic exploited existing structures like old brick walls and buildings along with natural influences such as compass direction, water, and large trees. The Isle of Wight surrounded by waters of the Solent is a "working example" of bodies of water influencing a regional or neighborhood microclimate.
environmental factors • environmental features • microclimate • microclimates • altitude
Pumpkins for Everyone! Part 2 – The Wide World of Pumpkins
Here is an interesting story about a U.S. soldier growing pumpkins in Iraq. And, some answers to the following pumpkin questions: Where do pumpkins come from? What plants are their close relations? How did pumpkin growing spread to so many countries around the world?
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • cercis • suite101 • kids korner
Here is an interesting story about a U.S. soldier growing pumpkins in Iraq. And, some answers to the following pumpkin questions: Where do pumpkins come from? What plants are their close relations? How did pumpkin growing spread to so many countries around the world?
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • cercis • suite101 • kids korner
Pumpkins for Everyone! Part 3 – Pumpkins in Many Languages
Learn what adults and kids in other countries like about pumpkins and how pumpkins are important in their lives. Discover not everyone likes pumpkin pie or celebrates Halloween in the fashion of Americans and Canadians.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • cercis • suite101 • kids korner
Learn what adults and kids in other countries like about pumpkins and how pumpkins are important in their lives. Discover not everyone likes pumpkin pie or celebrates Halloween in the fashion of Americans and Canadians.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • cercis • suite101 • kids korner
Recent and Readable: A Terrific Design Duo
A review of two recently published and complementary garden design books. One shows how modern gardeners can adapt "Classic Garden Designs" to their own property. The other, "The Essential Garden Design Workbook", is a fundamental and pragmatic guide for students and design professionals, as well as serious gardeners wanting distinctive garden designs
georgene a bramlage • georgene bramlage • cercis • home landscape design • designing home landscapes
A review of two recently published and complementary garden design books. One shows how modern gardeners can adapt "Classic Garden Designs" to their own property. The other, "The Essential Garden Design Workbook", is a fundamental and pragmatic guide for students and design professionals, as well as serious gardeners wanting distinctive garden designs
georgene a bramlage • georgene bramlage • cercis • home landscape design • designing home landscapes
Sun and Shade
Knowing the daily and annual sun positions helps to make landscape designs accurate and realistic. Sizes of extremely shady or sunny spots are easy to estimate.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Knowing the daily and annual sun positions helps to make landscape designs accurate and realistic. Sizes of extremely shady or sunny spots are easy to estimate.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
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.
georgene a bramlage • georgene bramlage • designing home landscapes • the gardener's gift of travel • formality
A virtual field trip through selected gardens of North America. Design characteristics pertinent to each garden are briefly discussed.
georgene a bramlage • georgene bramlage • designing home landscapes • the gardener's gift of travel • formality
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.
georgene a bramlage • georgene bramlage • designing home landscapes • the gardener's gift of travel • informalism
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.
georgene a bramlage • georgene bramlage • designing home landscapes • the gardener's gift of travel • informalism
Three Good Plant Books
Three plant books written and illustrated in three different ways. <i>Gardening Wizardry</i> looks at the interesting fun-filled things kids can do with plants; <i>Becoming Butterflies</i> shows what happens when students care for the milkweed eating Monarch butterfly caterpillar; and <i>Whose Garden Is It?</i> introduces readers to the relationships in a garden.
georgene bramlage • georgene a. bramlage • the green thumb club- plants for kids • suite101.com • garden projects for kids
Three plant books written and illustrated in three different ways. <i>Gardening Wizardry</i> looks at the interesting fun-filled things kids can do with plants; <i>Becoming Butterflies</i> shows what happens when students care for the milkweed eating Monarch butterfly caterpillar; and <i>Whose Garden Is It?</i> introduces readers to the relationships in a garden.
georgene bramlage • georgene a. bramlage • the green thumb club- plants for kids • suite101.com • garden projects for kids
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.
georgene a bramlage • georgene bramlage • designing home landscapes • traditions and styles of landscape design • landscape design
A synopsis of western garden styles from antiquity to modern times with emphasis on the formal versus informal design concepts.
georgene a bramlage • georgene bramlage • designing home landscapes • traditions and styles of landscape design • landscape design
Trees and Love: Sources
Selecting a tree for celebration or remembrance can be as simple as a visit to a local garden center. Or you may want to donate to a nature or garden charity.
georgene a bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Selecting a tree for celebration or remembrance can be as simple as a visit to a local garden center. Or you may want to donate to a nature or garden charity.
georgene a bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Trees: The Gift of Love - II
Arbor Day, observed in the U. S. on the last Friday of April, is a traditional time to plant trees. Trees in the home landscape provide physical structure and memories.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Arbor Day, observed in the U. S. on the last Friday of April, is a traditional time to plant trees. Trees in the home landscape provide physical structure and memories.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Communities of Interest (COI) Categories
A chart that illustrates the breakdown for the Communities of Interest.
cois
A chart that illustrates the breakdown for the Communities of Interest.
cois
Garden Community Holiday Party
Holiday Season is in full swing and many of our Garden Editors have prepared especially for the occasion. We invite you to follow this link to our Holiday Garden Party where you will find a listing of articles, both current and past that relate to the holidays. We've done the cooking, so to speak. Please come on in and don't forget the spice and the good cheer.
garden community • holiday celebrations • holiday garden party • holiday season • christmas in the garden
Holiday Season is in full swing and many of our Garden Editors have prepared especially for the occasion. We invite you to follow this link to our Holiday Garden Party where you will find a listing of articles, both current and past that relate to the holidays. We've done the cooking, so to speak. Please come on in and don't forget the spice and the good cheer.
garden community • holiday celebrations • holiday garden party • holiday season • christmas in the garden
Colorful Containers
There is never a bad time to fill a container with colorful plants to give the garden a fresh look. Today's article is full of ideas and tips for Colorful Containers.
container gardening • colorful annuals and foliage • gardening for elderly • handicapped gardening • water garden container
There is never a bad time to fill a container with colorful plants to give the garden a fresh look. Today's article is full of ideas and tips for Colorful Containers.
container gardening • colorful annuals and foliage • gardening for elderly • handicapped gardening • water garden container
George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver was born into slavery on his father's farm in Diamond, Missouri. Who would have thought that this slave boy would change the world of agriculture forever?
history for children • history for kids • black history month • black history for kids • black history
George Washington Carver was born into slavery on his father's farm in Diamond, Missouri. Who would have thought that this slave boy would change the world of agriculture forever?
history for children • history for kids • black history month • black history for kids • black history
February is Black History Month
A bit about Black History Month. This article contains the instructions for a Hands Around the World Project.
black history • black history month • february • february holiday • celebrating black history month
A bit about Black History Month. This article contains the instructions for a Hands Around the World Project.
black history • black history month • february • february holiday • celebrating black history month
Gardening for Beginners
Call it Gardening 101 - even the greenest beginner can learn how to have a beautiful yard that will be the envy of neighbors. And it doesn't have to cost a fortune.
beginning gardening • gardening 101 • garden design • landscape • landscape design
Call it Gardening 101 - even the greenest beginner can learn how to have a beautiful yard that will be the envy of neighbors. And it doesn't have to cost a fortune.
beginning gardening • gardening 101 • garden design • landscape • landscape design
George Washington Carver: Part Two
George Washington Carver, born into slavery in Diamond, Missouri, went on to leave the world a great legacy.
history for children • history for kids • black history month • black history for kids • black history
George Washington Carver, born into slavery in Diamond, Missouri, went on to leave the world a great legacy.
history for children • history for kids • black history month • black history for kids • black history
Mae Jemison: An Extraordinary Woman (Part I)
Mae Jemison wanted to be a scientist. She became that and much more. Join me as we look at the story of this incredible woman.
1961 • chicago • mae jemison • scientist • teacher
Mae Jemison wanted to be a scientist. She became that and much more. Join me as we look at the story of this incredible woman.
1961 • chicago • mae jemison • scientist • teacher
The Role of the Landscape Professional
Some homeowners find designing and executing their own property designs a cost-effective solution. Many prefer to hire an experienced landscaper to avoid costly mistakes.
hiring landscape professional • professional landscaper • landscape designer • landscape architect • find landscape professional
Some homeowners find designing and executing their own property designs a cost-effective solution. Many prefer to hire an experienced landscaper to avoid costly mistakes.
hiring landscape professional • professional landscaper • landscape designer • landscape architect • find landscape professional
Harriet Jacobs: Prisoner of Freedom
Can you imagine living in a crawlspace seven feet wide and nine feet long for almost seven years? It would be sheer torture, wouldn’t it? Well, that is exactly what Harriet Jacobs did.
harriet jacobs • slave • incidents of a slave girl • abuse • sexual abuse
Can you imagine living in a crawlspace seven feet wide and nine feet long for almost seven years? It would be sheer torture, wouldn’t it? Well, that is exactly what Harriet Jacobs did.
harriet jacobs • slave • incidents of a slave girl • abuse • sexual abuse
Let’s Attend a Slave Auction
Imagine that you live in Maryland in 1854. You are an abolitionist. You hate slavery, but feel that you need to keep up with the times. There is a slave auction at the local auction house. You decide to go.
slavery • slave auction • harriet tubman • abolitionist • mary alward
Imagine that you live in Maryland in 1854. You are an abolitionist. You hate slavery, but feel that you need to keep up with the times. There is a slave auction at the local auction house. You decide to go.
slavery • slave auction • harriet tubman • abolitionist • mary alward
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