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Michelle's Garden Cultivating a Movement
By Ari LeVaux (writes a syndicated weekly food column) May 1, 2009 http://www.alternet.org/story/139206/ When Michelle Obama broke ground for her 1,100-square-foot garden on the White House lawn, the shock waves were felt around the world. On her recent trip overseas, most of the press focused on the first lady's fashion statements. But world leaders, she said upon her return, wanted to discuss the statement her garden was making.Gardening Calendar for August
Here are a few August gardening tasks and projects that you can do to help keep your garden looking it's best for the rest of this season.
Watering the garden
Watering can be the biggest task this month particularity if the weather gets hot. Vegetable gardens, most flowering plants, and the lawn all need about one inch of water every week to keep them green and looking nice.
My potted, indoor garden
This is my garden. I live in an apartment, so the garden is indoors. The surface is a kitchen island extracted after my husband's grandfather passed away - we inherited it.
English Cottage Gardens
Ok, SueBree...doing some research for you and have stumbled across this article @ about.com -
From Peasants to Monet - Triumph of English Cottage Gardens
The beginnings of the English revolt against formal garden design in the time of Pope (mentioned on Page 2) received an additional impetus later from the Romantic movement in literature and art -- a movement against Classicism and its appreciation for order, discipline and moderation. In garden design the influence of Romanticism translated into an emphasis on using plants to inspire us emotionally rather than intellectually. In the minds of many Americans, the defining moment of the English revolt against formal garden design is the evolution of English cottage gardens.
Before, During and After: The Slate Garden Gallery
With our patio project completed, my husband and I were more than encouraged to spruce up the rest of the yard behind our house. This is, more or less, a work in progress but we have made significant strides. The final intent of the space as a whole goes well beyond it being a rather lovely outdoor area to relax and entertain.
Gardening in the month of September
Ok, so since September's just around the corner ... I wanted to post the September Calendar for you guys. =D
Here are a few gardening tasks and projects that you can do this month to help keep your garden looking it's best for the rest of this season, and prepare for the long cold winter and upcoming spring.
Urban Gardening Help
Great site for those that don't live in the country and want to garden. Lots of advice and articles! http://www.sugarloving.com/1553979My container Garden
Well, I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, but so far so good. I saw a container garden in Simple magazine so of course I wanted to do it. It's herbs and stuff in galvanized tubs.
My dogs
My first dog was a bedlington terrier named Archibald. i got him for my fourth birthday and after 20 years he passed away. I was blown away.
DESIGNING AN ENGLISH GARDEN By Dr Leonard Perry
DESIGNING AN ENGLISH GARDEN
By Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor
Ailene King, Student Intern
University of Vermont
You don't have to travel to the English countryside to experience the charm and tranquility of an English cottage garden. They are very versatile and can thrive anywhere, even here in the states, including our northern regions.
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