Kamis, 07 Oktober 2010

Japanese Culture Celebrated at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Learn about the arts, culture and history of Japan during special programs in the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden and during a bonsai opening celebration and bonsai and ikebana shows held at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
It all begins with the Malott Japanese Garden Spring Weekend on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. That same weekend is the Ikenobo Ikebana Society Show presented by the Chicago chapter of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society. The Ikenobo Ikebana Society will also demonstrate traditional Ikenobo Ikebana flower arranging techniques and demonstrate Japanese Tea Ceremony. The Malott Japanese Garden, also called Sansho-En (the Garden of Three Islands), is a Japanese stroll garden with more than 280 types of plants hardy to the Midwest.

Garden Design Ideas

Landscape matures, things change. Garden design is the process of designing the layout and planting of domestic gardens while keeping this change under control. But as people’s lifestyles change the areas once used for kids play or for dining out evenings, may no longer be needed. Furthermore, in case the house you bought came with mature plantings that do not any more look healthy or suit your taste, the time has come for you to understand what landscape design is and why should you revive your garden by re-modeling the space and focusing on the plantation you want and covers your needs.

Garden owners became increasingly involved in garden design during the twentieth century and there was considerable expansion in the garden designers’ profession. Specifically, education on garden design has emerged from the older traditions of training and most garden designers are currently trained in design and horticulture. Over the years, well-known garden designers obtain an expert knowledge of plants, their habits and their needs.

Most importantly, garden designers focus on constructing an outdoor space that is not only beautiful to see, but also feasible to manage and corresponds to the needs of the particular house residents. That is the reason why elements of garden design include landform and planting design, water features like fountains and ponds, garden lighting, sculpture and garden furniture.
Remember that landscaping should only serve to enhance your home, as plants and trees must be in scale and balance with each other, as well as with your home, so as not to detract attention away! Spend your money wisely by planning the type of shrubs and trees you will purchase in conjunction with the type of home you own.

The English Flower Garden

The English Flower Garden is “An example of the English 19th Century Arts and Crafts gardens designed as a setting for plant collections and planned seasonal colour compositions”. The English Garden is both beautiful designed and historically very important as the first public garden on the Continent, which paved the way for the further development of public green areas in towns.

The Pureland Japanese Garden

The Pureland Japanese Garden, and the teachings and sessions provided by Buddha Maitreya, present a wonderful opportunity to bring spirituality and enlightenment into organisational learning and development. The Pureland garden reflects Maitreya's approach to meditation and philosophy, in which he teaches self-awareness, peace, and harmony with nature.
Buddha Maitreya acquired the land in 1973.

Garden Rose climbing on the archway

Garden Rose climbing on the archway

I love how universal roses are. There is equal joy in seeing two or three roses in a tiny town garden or seeing the huge rose panoramas in botanical gardens. A love of roses brings people from vastly different gardens together.
My roses do NOT get sprayed once a fortnight.


Gardens

The Government House grounds embrace 14.6 hectares (36 acres), including 8.9 hectares (22 acres) of a rare Garry Oak ecosystem, and 5.7 hectares (14 acres) of formal gardens. All formal garden areas are wheelchair accessible thanks to the efforts of the Government House Foundation, the Province of British Columbia and private donations. For information on the individual gardens, visit the Government House Gardens page.Tambah Gambar



Kamis, 02 September 2010

Recessed Fluorescent Lighting

All you need to do is choose from one of the many outdoor lighting ideas and have a new looking outdoor area. So, here are some outdoor lighting ideas which you can opt for illuminating your outdoors.


Outdoor Decorative Lights

Remember that when guests visits you in the evening they'll watch those illuminated outdoors before entering your house.

Landscape Lighting Company

Professional Landscape Lighting

These were some ideas on picking walkway lighting fixtures.

Solar Powered Lights

Another popular exterior lighting idea that will revamp your walkways is to buy the ready made paver lighting kits.


Kichler Landscape Lighting

Low Voltage Garden Lights

Path lights are usually installed on both sides of the walkway and rightly illuminate the entire span of the walkway pavers.

Solar Powered Garden Lights

You can pick from straight poles, curved poles, tall or short ones, as per your choice.




Home Exterior Lighting


Home Outdoor Lighting



Home Low Voltage Lighting




Home Commercial Lighting

Walkways are commonly seen in private homes and commercial buildings. Those from your entrance till your house or those in your gardens, hotels or any commercial areas, are the prime attraction. When you have a look at a long walkway, the walkway paver designs catch your attention.

Solar Powered Lighting

Solar landscape lights make use of tiny photo voltaic cells (PV) or solar powered cells to charge the battery that is integrated into the lighting fixture.

Home Garden Lighting

The PV panel that is used for charging the battery should be placed in such a way that it receives direct sunlight.

Garden Lights Home

With so many options available that range from solar landscape lights and flood lights to solar security lighting.