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.

History, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Gardens, Historic gardens, Kunst, Scott

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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.

Methods, Usage, Garden ornaments and furniture, Garden ornaments, Outdoor furniture, Backyard gardens

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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.

South Carolina, Public participation, Environmental policy, Gardening, Educational facilities, Children's gardens, Education parks

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