Favorite Flowers: Philadelphia Flower Show
2010 Philadelphia Flower Show: Highlights
Garden Dreams of Philadelphia
White, Sharon. (2008). Vanished Gardens: Finding Nature in Philadelphia. Athens, GA: University of Georgia Press. ISBN: 0-8203-3156-2 This book was a great find, especially great for winter reading during the recent snow storm. The book combines a discussion of plants that grow in the city with city history. But the book is not nearly as dry as that [...]
Connected. A greener life, rural or not
Dickson Wright, Clarissa & Scott, Johnny. (2005). A Greener Life: the modern country compendium. London: David & Charles. North American edition. ISBN: 978-0-7153-2750-0. One of the perennial appeals of the country lifestyle is the sense of living simpler, healthier, more in tune with the planet. The idea of self-sufficiency holds great appeal for those [...]
Creative Scarecrows at Morris Arboretum
One of the most interesting surprises at the Arboretum was a display they called the “Scarecrow Walk.” It was lining the oak allee and featured about 20 scarecrows designed by groups and families. Some of my favorites are pictured here. More information at the Morris Arboretum website, www.morrisarboretum.org
Perfect Fall Day at Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia
Visited the Morris Arboretum today. A beautiful 92 acre Victorian garden with amazing trees, water features, flowers an amazing model railroad and more. It was a beautiful day. www.morrisarboretum.org
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