Connections between trilliums and humans have existed since indigenous peoples employed their medicinal powers. They are coveted for their beauty, celebrated in song and rhyme, featured on stamps, and their perfect symmetry has been abstracted into logos, symbols and art. Their name is exploited to ... » Learn More about Obsession And Exploitation: A Cultural History of Trilliums
Perspectives, Philosophy
The Native Plant Movement In North America
The late 19th Century set the stage for the blossoming of a national love affair with native plants. From the Victorian passion for the outdoors and the birth of the field guide, to the environmental movement and the blossoming of modern native plant nurseries, native plants have become integral to ... » Learn More about The Native Plant Movement In North America
Literature Into Art: Books That Changed the Way We Garden
In today’s fast paced information age, it is hard to imagine a time when gardeners relied on books rather than YouTube videos for inspiration and practical advice. This lecture examines the shifting roles that gardens have played in our culture, from Victorian bedding schemes to outdoor living ... » Learn More about Literature Into Art: Books That Changed the Way We Garden
Redefining Right Plant/Right Place: A Gardener’s Ecology
Right Plant/Right Place is the gardener’s axiom. We all know these words by heart, but do we really put them to work for us when we design gardens and specify plants. Traditionally, we think of matching soil, water and light, and making sure the plant is the appropriate size for the space. But what ... » Learn More about Redefining Right Plant/Right Place: A Gardener’s Ecology
Seasonal Living Through Cooking, Gardening, and Styling
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