Lessons in design: Learning from lost gardens

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Rapid development of residential properties has resulted in the destruction of many old and new gardens, which had significant role in garden designing. Hence, it is suggested that emphasis should be made upon the preservation of this treasure in the form of documents, photos, articles, drawings and manuscripts.

United States, Protection and preservation

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Skagit Valley vistas

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The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival celebrates its rich tulip-growing heritage that has existed in Washington State since the 1890s. The valley's enriched alluvial soil enables 30 million tulips to blossom annually. Visitor and festival information is provided.

Cover Story, Natural history, Fairs and festivals, Tulips, Skagit Valley

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In the valley of the brandywine: four du Pont gardens reveal a family passion

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The du Ponts originally emigrated to the US from France in order to establish an agrarian utopia but financial conditions required them to start their chemical company. There are four major gardens in the Brandywine Valley of Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Description and travel, Brandywine Valley

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