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The Daily Notebook

May
25
01:34pm
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Italy Inspired: A South Florida Landscape A South Florida landscape by Sanchez & Maddux is resplendent with old-world charm. Read More »
May
22
12:32pm
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9 Garden Design Ideas to Try in 2013 LandscapingNetwork.com recently released a list of trends popular in gardens right now. Check them out to keep up with the latest in outdoor design.  Garden Trends »
Related Topics: Design | trends
May
21
08:26am
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6 Cutting-Edge Garden Trends from Australia From glass pool surrounds to modern landscapes, Matthew Cantwell of Sydney-based Secret Gardens shares what’s popular in Australia right now. Australia Trends »
Related Topics: australia | Design | Ideas | Regional gardening | trends
May
20
11:47am
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The Zen of Rock Balancing As it turns out, you don't need sleight of hand or even mud to design gravity-defying cairns. You do need a bit of patience, though, and a knack for "knowing the rocks," according to Michael Grab, an land artist who has been balancing rocks since 2008. He builds his sculptures with rocks from the natural landscape, usually alongside water. Rock balancing is an internationally recognized craft; Grab has been invited to design ... Read More »
Related Topics: Colorado | environmental art | land art | rocks
Mar
25
01:59pm
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Add Old World Treasures to Your Garden  Add some variety to your garden with Sempervivum, also known as Hens and Chicks and Houseleeks.  Read More »
Mar
24
10:53am
6
Dry Wit: Margaret Joplin's Southwest Hacienda Garden A garden in Patagonia, Arizona, takes the Southwest climate in stride Read More »
Mar
23
10:33am
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A Multifaceted Garden Mirrors the Wealth of Idaho Ecosystems A Zen garden in Sun Valley, Idaho designed by Native Landscapes kept wise water use in mind, as well as wildlife habitat and use of local materials. Read More »
Feb
06
02:56pm
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Jessica Rath: Take Me To the Apple Breeder Artist Jessica Rath has worked with apple breeders and archivists to create ceramic and photographic works that consider the the beauty, diversity, and existential dilemma of the apple: how do apples propagate, and how do varieties survive? Her exhibit, "take me to the apple breeder," is at the Pasadena Museum of California Art through February 24.  Read More »
Related Topics: ceramic | exhibit | grafting | photography | Tree
Jan
31
07:11pm
25
Old Trees & New Growth in Sequoia National Forest A team of scientists & a photographer recently climbed all the largest trees in Sequoia National Forest and discovered that the forest's older trees produce more new wood than their younger neighbors—that is to say, as some trees age, their rate of growth actually increases. They took lots of measurements and some gorgeous photographs. Read More »
Related Topics: old | oldest | Tree
Jan
30
09:29am
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Peacock Pavers Old World beauty. A world of design applications. Perfect for garden projects and landscaping, they lend distinction to floors, terraces, fireplace facings, swimming pools, pool decking, water features, driveways and more. Read More »
Related Topics: pavers | permeable pavers
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