Garden History
Published in 1992 by Atlantic Monthly Press, The Gardener’s Eye authored by Allen Lacy, a contributor to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Horticulture Magazine, author of Home Ground, Farther Afield, The Glory of Roses and The Garden in Autumn, notes in his chapter, “No Chauvinism Intended, But…” native plants are important […]
Developing a Plan, Chapter Two: Rudy J. and Joy Putman Favretti wrote “Landscapes and Gardens for Historic Buildings” and the book was published by the American Association for State and Local History in 1978. The first step they note in developing a plan is to select either a landscape architect who specializes in historic preservation […]
2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show Presents “Springtime in Paris” Philadelphia will command the world’s stage for a spectacular tribute to Europe’s City of Light when the Philadelphia International Flower Show debuts “Springtime in Paris,” March 6 – 13 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The entire city will be aglow with special displays and distinctive promotions […]
James R. Cothran, the author of Charleston Gardens and the Landscape Legacy of Loutrel Briggs, published by University of South Carolina, 2010, states two reasons for writing his book: “to create a greater awareness of the landscape architect, Loutrel Briggs (1893-1977) and his contributions to Charleston’s landscape legacy and to provide information associated with the […]
“American Garden Writing, Gleanings from Gardens Then and Now, edited by Bonnie Marranca, published by Penguin Books, 1989, builds windows to click on and hear the musings of fellow gardeners. Thomas Jefferson, Notes from His Garden Book, Edith Wharton, Italian Garden-Magic, A Visit to John Bartram’s Garden by Michel-Guillaume St. John de Crevecouer as chosen […]
2011 CHICAGO FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW PREVIEW Themed “The Sport of Gardening,” Annual Green Showcase (March 5-13) Will Inspire, Educate and Motivate The 2011 Chicago Flower & Garden Show, the Midwest’s iconic annual horticulture and landscape extravaganza, offers an inside look at the show’s 17th year and all it has to offer. Returning to Navy […]
