The Amazing Story of the Wardian Case
The Wardian case was invented by Dr. Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward (1791-1868). The case allowed plants to be transported all over the globe. It’s a simple box that changed the world.
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Pierre-Joseph Redouté – Empress Josephine’s Incredible Painter
Pierre-Joseph Redouté is arguably the most renowned floral illustrator in history. He painted plants in the Royal gardens of Paris using a technique of applying color to etchings by hand. His etchings were vibrant and detailed and attracted the attention of some influential patrons.
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The Story of My Mary Garden
I love cloistered gardens. I find the notion of a garden hidden from the outside world just plain romantic. That is what inspired me to make my Mary Garden.
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5 Design Ideas You Can Steal from Terrain
Take a virtual tour of Terrain and check out five design ideas you can steal for your garden and home.
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4 Bold Design Lessons from Sissinghurst
Sissinghurst Castle Garden is one of the most famous gardens in England. These are the garden design lessons I learned from visiting Sissinghurst.
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Pinterest Inspired Me to Spruce Up My Side Garden
What’s the process of finding a photo on Pinterest and then using that photo to renovate your garden? This article tells how I did that for my side garden.
