A place in history: Scott Kunst wants you to see your garden as a chapter in time
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Landscape historian and garden enthusiast Scott Kunst encourages people to revive historic plants and landscapes in their yards. Clues to a home's original landscape can be found in the modern yard or through old photographs or maps. Researching a gardens' history can also be as enjoyable as re-creating that garden. Kunst and his wife Jane also own and operate a historic-bulb catalog called Old House Gardens.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 1997
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Garden features
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Features of home gardens can be natural, constructed or both. Natural features include rocks, streams and wetlands, while constructed involves ornamentation such as stone or brick pathways, gazebos or pink flamengos. Features can be added or removed to redirect a viewer's attention or to heighten interest. Blooming plants can provide seasonal changes.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 1998
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The Carolina Children's Garden
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The educational facilities and community purpose of the Carolina Children's Garden in Columbia, South Carolina are described. There are nine themed gardens within the demonstration, each intended to reflect and inspire diverse gardening techniques.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 1999
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