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In Praise of Francis Hallé |
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Francis Hallé, French botanist, biologist, explorer of equatorial forests is my new hero. His book Atlas of Poetic Botany is a treasure. See how he reinforced my love for writing about plants and landscapes.
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published on January 22, 2020
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A Visit to the Gardens of Digging Dog Nursery |
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A visit to the Gardens at Digging Dog Nursery in Albion California is like stepping into Paradise for a while. Boisterous blossoms amid statuesque trees and creative manipulations of woody plants and earth absorb the mind immediately.
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published on June 20, 2014
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The Nature of Piet Oudolf |
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In November 2013, I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Piet Oudolf, celebrated Dutch plant breeder, garden designer/creator, author, at The New York Botanical Garden as he laid out perennials and bulbs for the Garden’s Seasonal Walk. See what it's all about here.
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published on January 21, 2014
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Winterthur, the Last Wild Garden |
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Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library in Delaware is the "Wild Garden." The 1,000 acre woodland garden built by H.F. du Pont is filled with native and exotic plants. See why it is important and how it is maintained.
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published on February 14, 2013
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A Few Tactics of Sydney Eddison |
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Sydney Eddison, garden author and gardener extraordinaire explains how she approached creating her 2 1/2-acre garden in Newtown, CT, from being a total novice.
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published on April 28, 2010
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Fordhook Farm, a Dream Come True for W. Atlee Burpee |
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Fordhook Farm near Doylestown, PA, is a world-renowned plant development facility since 1888 when Burpee bought it. Even today, since Burpee’s merger with George J. Ball, Inc., Fordhook remains in the forefront of plant trialing and research. Plus, the gardens are gorgeous. Take a visit.
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published on July 10, 2009
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