by Berkeley Soper | May 24, 2019 | Garden History and Design, Summer 2019
The Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Gardens, with support from the GCA, has worked to preserve thousands of gardens that these pollinators rely upon. There are some simple steps that can be taken to support pollinators in our own gardens. There is a...
by Brandon Reed | Feb 21, 2019 | Archived, Garden History and Design
Weeder’s Thoughts I have raked the soil and planted the seeds Now I’ve joined the army that fights the weeds. For me no flashing saber and sword, To battle the swiftly marching horde; With a valiant heart I fight the foe, My only weapon a trusty hoe. No...
by Brandon Reed | Feb 11, 2019 | 2018, Archived, Committees, Garden History and Design, Photography, Winter
AAG’s “Mystery Gardens” and “Hidden Gardens” The Smithsonian’s Archives of American Gardens (AAG) has images of numerous gardens across the United States that need a bit of sleuthing to be positively identified. Mystery...
