More on Springfield Gardens
The garden in Springfield, Illinois, is one of the more beautiful gardens in the United States, with lots of water, flowers, and even some animals.But one of its most distinctive features is the large, open space inside the garden that is surrounded by a fence.The fence surrounds the garden,...
How to build a garden in just a couple of weeks
By Tom Davis, BloombergBusinessweek/Getty ImagesThe word “gardening” is the second-most commonly used adjective in the English language, according to a survey of the top 100 words published by Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary of English Usage.The phrase is so popular, in fact, that there are now over 200,000 words and phrases...
A History of the Grateful Dead
In the late 1980s, the Grateful Warlocks formed a rock band that would change the course of their career.The band’s first album, 1978’s The Biggest Loser, was a hit, and they released two more albums in the decade.By the mid-1990s, though, the band’s popularity was waning, and a new...
How you can enjoy the best of the tivoli garden in NJ (and beyond)
New Jersey is famous for its ornate tivolis and the state’s iconic bell gardens.But if you’re going to a garden show, there are some other places to enjoy the show too.Here are our top 5 spots to see the tiki-themed show in the Garden State.Tiki Gardens at the Bell...
The perfect gift for the holiday season
A gift for those who love the holidays, this gorgeous trolley, created by Italian designers Pippa and Simone, is just the thing to complete your holiday table.The pair decided to create a trolley for their wedding and decided to use some of the traditional trolley motifs that they love...
How to have a successful day in the Botanical Gardens of the West
Here’s how to enjoy the botanical garden in West Lothian.Read more1.Get your food ready in advance The best way to get a good dinner is to have food ready before your visit.Here’s the basics: you will need:- a plate for lunch or dinner – some pasta and some meat...
Why do people eat their gardens?
The garden is where the plants grow, and in the south of England, where most of the population live, it is home to an estimated one in every four trees and about a third of the total number of plants. It is also the source of most of England’s biodiversity,...
Why you shouldn’t eat too much strawberries
In 2016, a British study showed that strawberries were not just good for you, they were even better for the environment.A study published in the British Journal of Tropical Medicine found that a typical strawberry contains about one-third of the water used to produce it, and that the berries...
How to create your own magical garden
Gardening with wild herbs, fungi, and other plants is a great way to get your hands dirty with soil, water, fertilizer, and a bit of magic.But even if you don’t need to go wild with wild plants, there are a few things you can do to make sure your...
When will the green Spring Gardens in New York be gone?
The New York State Parks and Recreation Department will close all four of the Spring Gardens of New York City to visitors in mid-July, according to a statement released by the department.“We do not anticipate this closure to affect any visitors who wish to visit the gardens, as it...