Every so often I have been fortunate enough to meet the man whose work I have come to respect and study. In this field of Landscape Design this had/has happened to me several times. Robert Marvin was one of those people. Mr. Marvin died in 2001 after getting along to the age of age 81,… Continue reading Robert Marvin
Month: April 2007
Bullfrogs on the Loose
In Minnesota. Yep, they’re out of control and running unchecked in backyards everywhere. Plus the big fella’s are eating everything they can get their hands, er . . . webs, tongue, whatever on: “A bullfrog will eat anything it can fit into its mouth,” said Yvette Monstad, a non-game research specialist for the department. “We’re… Continue reading Bullfrogs on the Loose
Healing, Swank, and Urban
A few things have crossed my path this morning and I thought I’d share them with the rest of you. We go 1st to the sub-continent of Asia, then travel to the digs of the rich and famous in the Hamptons, and the back to Ohio all from the comfort of the chair that you… Continue reading Healing, Swank, and Urban
Reliving those Home Show Moments
“Selling the Illusion” . . . A while back I got into a Blog conversation with Kim over at Blackswamp Girl(great name) about Home Shows and the views, and the gardens, and a little of what goes into creating a look to capture those in attendance. Having done many a home show in earlier years,… Continue reading Reliving those Home Show Moments
Another; Nothing to do with Landscape Design Post (3)
[Found on a Chinese web-site]
My kind of Article
Now this is a headline that really grabs my attention; “Cultivating Your Kingdom” Yep, that’s it. Especially when we go on to talk about all the great stuff involved when you improve your landscaping. this is from the Hamptons.com: If the house has elaborate landscaping, the real estate agent and homeowner will usually point out… Continue reading My kind of Article
Watching the Tube . . . Outdoors
Maureen Jenson, the editor of Home Theater magazine, also sees what she calls “a huge trend” in outdoor viewing, particularly in the area of weather-resistant equipment, which is designed to be left outdoors. And we’re off . . . it looks like this is a trend that is picking up steam and is not going… Continue reading Watching the Tube . . . Outdoors
Friday the 13th
“A guru can cook for you, but can’t eat for you” –Baba Hari Dass “When bankers get together for dinner they discuss art. When artist get together for dinner they discuss money.” –Oscar Wilde “The truest mark of greatness is insatiability.” –Henry Fielding . . “A leaf falls- fluttering. The Earth reaches up- grabbing it”… Continue reading Friday the 13th
Rescue Rick . . . to the rescue
No it’s not me, it’s another Rick, and I don’t know what to believe when looking at this site, take this line for I want to create awareness regarding the frequency and severity of lawn mower s. I am the only yard safety advocate acting as an individual in the world. Indeed, I am the… Continue reading Rescue Rick . . . to the rescue
The Whispering Crane Institute 