The words “low” and “maintenance” are never uttered together when discussing this garden. Just a few snips and tucks. Possibly the antithesis of modern culture and expectations, where “fast food” gardening is a requirement. The topiary garden at Levens Hall, South Cumbria, UK date back to 1694. The original design enduring these 300+ years. Dutch [...]
Archive for January, 2011
January 26, 2011 by Emily Murphy · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Art, DESIGN, DISCOVER, Garden Love, Gardens, Gardens, Perspective
Social Tagging: Cumbria • England • Geometric Beauty • Historical Gardens • Historical Topiary Gardens • Levens Hall Gardens • Low Maintenance • Low Maintenance Gardening • MC Escher • Topiary • Topiary Gardens of Europe • UK
Filed under: Art, DESIGN, DISCOVER, Garden Love, Gardens, Gardens, Perspective
Social Tagging: Cumbria • England • Geometric Beauty • Historical Gardens • Historical Topiary Gardens • Levens Hall Gardens • Low Maintenance • Low Maintenance Gardening • MC Escher • Topiary • Topiary Gardens of Europe • UK
January 20, 2011 by Emily Murphy · Leave a Comment
Filed under: DO, Grow, Organic, Tips
Social Tagging: Genetically Modified Seeds • Healthy Environment • Micro Climate • Organic • Organic Seeds • Peaceful Valley • Seeds • Seeds of Change • Why Use Organic Seeds
Filed under: DO, Grow, Organic, Tips
Social Tagging: Genetically Modified Seeds • Healthy Environment • Micro Climate • Organic • Organic Seeds • Peaceful Valley • Seeds • Seeds of Change • Why Use Organic Seeds
I’ve finally taken the time to explore the inner reaches of my refrigerator, locating the seeds I mentioned, giving me reason to plan and wonder what I’ll plant in a climate with a year round growing season…. Without a green house or bomb proof cold frame, veggie gardening is typically unreliable in the Lake Tahoe [...]
January 13, 2011 by Emily Murphy · 1 Comment
Filed under: Botanical Moment, DISCOVER
Social Tagging: Arcata • California • Cyathacea arborea • El Yunque National Rain Forest • Ferns • Green • Moving • Plant Geek • San Francisco Bay Area • Tree Ferns
Filed under: Botanical Moment, DISCOVER
Social Tagging: Arcata • California • Cyathacea arborea • El Yunque National Rain Forest • Ferns • Green • Moving • Plant Geek • San Francisco Bay Area • Tree Ferns
We’re making the plunge. Moving “off the hill” to the San Francisco Bay Area. Most folks in the Lake Tahoe area wonder why we would ever consider it. They give us the, “Are you crazy?” look. Tahoe is beautiful. I’ve honestly enjoyed the challenges of gardening here, along with everything else. But we’re ready for [...]