Monthly Archives: February 2010
Wet Design Day 2 The Dubai Fountain
So what do they build small in Dubai? Nothing. Here is a little bit more insight into WET Design; the more I look into what they are doing the more fascinated I am by them. Here what is what Global … Continue reading
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Dryopteris x australis : Dixie Wood Fern
Theodore Klein Awards: Day four Dryopteris x australis (Dixie Wood Fern) This is a very rare native, a naturally-occurring hybrid between D. celsa and D. ludoviciana. The growth habit is dramatically upright with large, coarse, dark green, semi-evergreen fronds…reminiscent of … Continue reading
Filed under Ferns, Perennials for Shade, Plant Delights Nursery
Piet’s Pictures
We have looked at the work of Piet Oudolf before others eyes. Now, we have the chance to look at some of his gardens as well as his own through his eyes. These are pictures he has taken that I … Continue reading
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WET design
I’ve you’ve been to Vegas you know about WET design whether you realize it or not; even if you have not been but have seen the movie Ocean’s Eleven you have seen their work. The fountains at the Bellagio are … Continue reading
Filed under Water Features
Chionanthus retusus : Chinese Fringetree
Theodore Klein Awards: Day Three Chionanthus retusus is a large shrub/small tree that is prized for its glossy green leaves, fragrant white flowers in late spring and its cultural adaptability. Plant in full sun or part shade in reasonably rich … Continue reading
Filed under Small Flowering Trees
Theodore Klein Plant Awards
One of the greatest plantsman our state had ever known was a gentleman from Oldham County by the name of Theodore Klein. Here is a brief description of Mr. Klein pulled of Yew Dell gardens webpage: A Brief History Beginning … Continue reading
Filed under Dogwoods, Theodore Klein Plant Awards
Tokyo’s Potted Gardens
My good friend Don Shadow has told me that he had always thought the British respected, and were more obsessed with plants than anywhere else, until he went to Japan. Tokyo is obviously an extremely densely populated city. This leaves … Continue reading
Filed under Container Gardening, Japanese Gardens
Petersham Nurseries
When I came back to Lexington I got my start in the industry with a garden center. It wasn’t what I wanted to be doing in the industry but its a lot of fun and I always love a good … Continue reading
Filed under Garden Centers
The Laskett
I have just finished reading the most wonderful book about the creation of a garden known as ‘The Laskett.’ In 1973 Sir Roy Strong and his wife Julia Trevelyan Oman purchased a country house and four acres, which together, they … Continue reading
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