Boston/Cambridge, Gardens, Landscape History, New England Gardens
The Codman Estate: A Precious Jewel
Every summer I develop two lists. The first is of the books I plan to read. The second is…
August 23, 2014-
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Gardens, Landscape History, Parks, Public RealmKadriorg: The People's Park
“Who really owns public spaces?” begins a review of the exhibition Open to the Public: Civic Space Now on exhibit through…
August 1, 2014 -
Book Reviews, GardensBook Review: The Gardener of Versailles: My Life in the World’s Grandest Garden by Alain Baraton
For more than thirty years Alain Baraton has worked and lived at the Park of the Palace of Versailles,…
July 11, 2014 -
Botanic Gardens, Gardens, Landscape HistoryKaisaniemi Botanic Garden: Helsinki
I have just returned from a trip to Finland and Estonia. While traveling I received notification that Landscape Notes…
June 25, 2014 -
Gardens, Landscape History, ParksIn the Royal Domain: Drottningholm
While we might never be royals we can appreciate their proclivity for creating landscapes and gardens that are available…
June 3, 2014 -
Gardens, Landscape History, London, Parks, Public RealmThe Avenue Gardens Regent's Park
The last several days have been particularly gloomy and damp adding to the sense that the seemingly endless winter…
May 4, 2014 -
Book Reviews, Gardens, Landscape HistoryBook Review: Queen Elizabeth in the Garden: A Story of Love, Rivalry, and Spectacular Gardens by Trea Martyn
Two gardens, one queen and a competition fueled by passion, power and politics. In the meticulously researched book, Queen…
February 24, 2014 -
Botanic Gardens, Gardens, Landscape History, Public RealmPark Angiolina: Symbol of Opatija
January is often a month for reflection. Named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings, gates and…
January 31, 2014 -
Botanic Gardens, Gardens, Landscape HistoryThe Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: A Legacy of Beauty
“Can a great society generate the concerted drive to plan, and having planned, execute great projects of beauty?” Lady…
November 6, 2013 -
Book Reviews, Gardens, Landscape HistoryBook Review: America’s Romance with the English Garden by Thomas J. Mickey
The gardening season has barely ended when they arrive in the mail – seed and nursery catalogues touting tantalizing…
October 21, 2013
