Cultivating a Culture of Gardening™
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posted by barbara wise @ 8:34 PM
"Gardening is not some sort of game by which one proves his superiority over others, nor is it a marketplace for the display of elegant things that others cannot afford. It is, on the contrary, a growing work of creation, endless in its changing elements. It is not a monument or an achievement, but a sort of traveling, a kind of pilgrimage you might say, often a bit grubby and sweaty though true pilgrims do not mind that. A garden is not a picture, but a language, which is of course the major art of life." Henry Mitchell "The Essential Earthman" I work as the Floriculture Director for Landscape Services, Inc. My job includes designing and planting semi-annually hundreds of annual beds containers and garden beds for commercial development, neighborhoods, and residents requesting our horticulture services. I love my job and the opportunity to bring beauty to our local communities. Most of all, I love introducing new plant material to the average gardener, and to helping them find success in their own gardens.
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This was such a pretty, sophisticated garden, wasn't it? Touring it again with the help of your photos has been relaxing (and cooling)! I have the same photo, standing in front of the gazing ball. You have a good eye for textures and colors, Barbara.
Beautiful pictures they are lovable and great, thank you for sharing!
Our NC PBS station has a gardening show, The Gardener's Almanac, and they were profiling this garden. I was surprised they only talked about the vines that were in the garden. WHAT?? I love the pond feature, the pathways, the various ferns and rushes around the pond--- the whole garden!! Hoping they do additional episodes with more of this little oasis in the middle of a neighborhood.
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