Bok Tower gardens

Article Abstract:

The Bok Tower Gardens of Lake Wales, FL, are described, concentrating on the gardens' history, the development that took place there under the management of Edward William Book in the early 20th century, and the sanctuary the gardens provide to plants and animals. Topics include the relationships Bok established with talented landscape designers and builders in order to create the gardens he envisioned.

Florida, History, Behavior, Botanical gardens, Historic gardens, Bok, Edward

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Beauty in the barrens

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The daughter of a cranberry farmer in the New Jersey pine barrens describes creating a garden of native plants. there. A devotion to pine barrens plant conservation extended well beyond the borders of the garden. A list of organizations with information on such conservation is given.

New Jersey, Environmental aspects, Cranberries, Gardens, Bog flora

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Success with sedges

Article Abstract:

This article discussed the recent popularity of cultivating sedges. Use on land or in water gardens and various species are presented.

Management, Cyperaceae, Ornamental grasses

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