Community gardening

Plants and nature have been a constant theme in art, but they can also be used to create art. Landscape designers use the same design principles that other artists and graphic designers use, combined with plants and other elements, to create certain atmospheres and feelings that people will enjoy being around. Linda Engstrom, APLD states on her website Garden Aesthetics that “the design elements are…employed to determine the way space will be perceived.” While there is a list of design…

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LANDSCAPING AND LAWN MAINTENANCE Lawn care or landscaping services are usually the last consideration on the minds of many home owners. The majority of us choose to perform lawn maintenance by ourselves but at times circumstances may arise and we will need to hire a lawn service to take care of our yard for us. At that instance, choosing a reputable lawn maintenance company may be the best option. Your lawn could be of grass and it could have trees that drop leaves.…

means to be involved in the community. Researching problems around the county and coming up with solutions was a fun and hard part of the project. I had a set goal to help out the community build a garden. I figured out that one of the best places for a garden is at a school. I chose the local middle school, Silver Sands. The reason for this is because having a garden at a school will provide fresh food and a learning experience for kids. Being involved in the community takes a lot of work but…

On February 4, 2015 PWS 100 went to the green houses for the first time and were assigned a species of plant that we were to nurture for the following weeks. These plants ranged from I was assigned the Giant Creamy Yellow Zinnia. Throughout this process Professor Stewart taught us about soil alternatives and the benefits of growing plants in a green house versus growing plants outside. I thought it interesting when comparing the background of the plant to what I observed in actuality. The…

When it’s no longer cold in Cincinnati, landscaping and gardening can make all the difference in your outdoor living space. According to the local garden store, Lakeview Garden Center & Landscaping, solid hardscapes are the cornerstone of a home’s exterior. Whether you’re looking to transform your backyard patio or create a tranquil garden scene, the lawn care experts at Lakeview Garden Center & Landscaping say these essentials will help make any hardscape a success: Strategic Draining: When a…

Affordable Landscaping Ideas to Make your Yard Appealing Making beautiful landscape is not really expensive. You just need to know your available resources and your creative imagination to make your garden look beautiful and modern. Here are some tips on how to make and affordable yet appealing landscape on your home. 1. Be creative in coming up with your ideas. Consider your space first and what you will do with it. Is your backyard large enough if you want to spend some time in it? Is the…

Jodi Hauck Bennett English 12 22 October 2016 My True Enlightenment Disclaimer: I would like to take this time to apologize for what I have done. I could give you hundreds of excuses as to why I did what I did, but I just hope I did not lose too much of your respect and promise that this will not happen again. What does it take for something to grow? The main answers are things like water, air, and nutrients; but, the main thing that sparks the chemical reactions within every seed is light. A…

Judd Ivy Judd Hensley Honours English/4th Period 26th January 2017 Kew Gardens by Virginia Woolf Summary The beginning of Kew Gardens starts off as a description of the garden. It puts a strong emphasis on the colors of the flower petals, leaves and the soil in the garden. The colors red, blue and yellow are repeated a great amount along with the shape of the flower?s leaves. Then introduces a snail, who is a recurring character throughout the story, as he moves slowly across the ground. The…

her husband. She acts defensive around Henry, and the two are not close. They do not seem open with one another while they both show resistance. In the beginning, she sees herself as a strong and fully capable woman. She can rely on herself while gardening and does not need any help, but wishes to be accepted by her husband. Her husband, Henry, a farmer, financially supports Elisa on the ranch they both live on in California. Henry does not associate himself with her work. She wishes that she…

In Liu and Hanauer’s gardens of democracy, a metaphor referenced as the garden metaphor is used. Discussed is how we look at the economy as a giant machine that should just run smoothly with no hiccups, and will just be take care of without us. However as we look in on this metaphor we as citizens need to make the change and treat our economy like a garden. We expect it to just run on its own with no care, when we need to be tending to our garden. A garden requires gardeners, watering and care.…