Download or read book A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region written by Adam Levine and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2007-01-26 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A GUIDE TO THE GREAT GARDENS OF THE PHILADELPHIA REGION provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to offer. As the horticultural epicenter of the United States, Philadelphia and the surrounding towns, suburbs, and countryside are blessed with more public gardens in a concentrated area than almost any other region in the world. Stretching from Trenton, New Jersey through Philadelphia and down to Newark, Delaware, this area (often called the Delaware Valley) offers more horticultural riches than a visitor can possibly see even in a coupl of weeks of hectic garden-hopping. In A GUIDE TO THE GREAT GARDENS OF THE PHILADELPHIA REGION you will find: Detailed coverage of almost 100 gardens Maps to indicate where area gardens are in relation to each other to plan day trip itineraries Key information about each major garden, including hours, fees, time needed for a tour, history, acreage, and special features Over a dozen gardens that have never before been featured in any garden guidebook Arranged by interest, to help guide readers to gardens that will most meet their needs Notations about historical houses, cafes/restaurants, gift shops, and chidren's features at each major garden

Download or read book A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region written by Adam Levine and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide, chock full of inside information.

Download or read book Gardens of Philadelphia the Delaware Valley written by William M. Klein and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once mostly rolling hills and valleys covered with hardwood forest in the seventeenth century, contemporary Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley now claim the largest concentration of many of the finest public and private gardens in the world. William M. Klein explores the broader attitudes and behaviors toward nature that have influenced this developmentt - of colonial farms and gardens created for survival to the art of suburban gardens to nature conservatories and public parks. Discover how in 300 years we have moved from fencing nature out to fencing nature in. Out of the past, examine the worm fence at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantations, overgrown by weeds as it would have been during Colonial times, zigzagging across the fields tenuously holding back the great forest that presses down. Into the present, consider the chain link fence at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum that bounds a threatened wetland habitat from the intrusion of highways and reverberates to the sounds of traffic from I-95 and the Philadelphia International Airport. Klein's eloquent and knowledgeable narrative include detailed portraits of forty-four individual gardens, all lustrously illustrated by noted garden photographer Derek Fell. While considering a particular garden's historical and social influences, Klein discusses the philosophy behind each garden, its planner's goals and even personality, and the garden's interaction with surrounding architecture. This complete guide also includes each location's address, phone number, hours of operation, events, and featured plants, flowers, and trees. Yet this book goes far beyond the usual guides in this search for answers to the perennial questions of how and why each generation struggles to define its place in nature. As we approach the twenty-first century, the garden has become the metaphor for how we must begin to view all nature today - tended space where we collect, name, nurture, and share our love of plants. Author note: Formerly Director of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. William M. Klein, Jr. is Executive Director of the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Lawai, Hawaii. In 1993 he was presented with the American Horticultural Society's Professional Award, and has been a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science since 1989. He has published many important writings on nature, botany, and landscape, including his previous book, The Vascular Flora of Pennsylvania: Annotated Checklist and Atlas. Derek Fell is a widely published garden photographer and the author of more than 50 garden books and garden calendars.

Download or read book Explorer s Guide Philadelphia Amish Country First Explorer s 50 Hikes written by Laura Randall and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to the Athens of America Laura Randall brings readers the best of Philadelphia and the outlying Amish Country, one of America’s most historically and culturally rich regions. Travelers seeking fine dining, authentic cuisine, sightseeing, or a world-class arts scene will find this guide indispensable in making the best of their stay in the City of Brotherly Love. Recommendations for shopping, eating, lodging, and touring will excite visitors of all tastes. From natural areas and historic neighborhoods in and around Philadelphia to the Amish markets of Lancaster County, from historic battlefields at Valley Forge and Gettysburg to the antiques shops of Bucks County, and the leisure resorts and quiet nature trails of the Pocono Mountains, this guide (previously published as Explorer’s Guide Eastern Pennsylvania: Includes Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Amish Country & the Poconos) offers great guidance for a unique, fascinating destination.

Download or read book A Children s Fun Guide for Visiting the Public Gardens and Historic Houses of the Philadelphia Wilmington Metropolitan Region written by Gardens Collaborative and published by . This book was released on 199? with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Explorer s Guide Eastern Pennsylvania Includes Philadelphia Gettysburg Amish Country the Poconos Second Edition Explorer s Complete written by Laura Randall and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-06-04 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to traveling in eastern Pennsylvania that provides information on transportation, sights, activities, outdoor areas, accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and special events.

Download or read book Nature s Entrepot written by Brian C. Black and published by University of Pittsburgh Press. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Nature's Entrepot, the contributors view the planning, expansion, and sustainability of the urban environment of Philadelphia from its inception to the present. The chapters explore the history of the city, its natural resources, and the early naturalists who would influence future environmental policy. They then follow Philadelphia's growing struggles with disease, sanitation, pollution, sewerage, transportation, population growth and decline, and other byproducts of urban expansion. Later chapters examine efforts in the modern era to preserve animal populations, self-sustaining food supplies, functional landscapes and urban planning, and environmental activism. Philadelphia's place as an early seat of government and major American metropolis has been well documented by leading historians. Now, Nature's Entrepot looks particularly to the human impact on this unique urban environment, examining its long history of industrial and infrastructure development, policy changes, environmental consciousness, and sustainability efforts that would come to influence not just this region but also the nation.

Download or read book Glorious Shade written by Jenny Rose Carey and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2017-04-19 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn a shady yard into a sumptuous garden Shade is one of the most common garden situations homeowner’s have, but with the right plant knowledge, you can triumph over challenging areas and learn to embrace shade as an opportunity instead of an obstacle. Glorious Shade celebrates the benefits of shade and shows you how to make the most of it. This information-rich, hardworking guide is packed with everything you need to successfully garden in the shadiest corners of a yard. You'll learn how to determine what type of shade you have and how to choose the right plants for the space. The book also shares the techniques, design and maintenance tips that are key to growing a successful shade garden. Stunning color photographs offer design inspiration and reveal the beauty of shade-loving plants.

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Download or read book Historic Houses of Philadelphia written by Roger W. Moss and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 1998-05-29 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Historic Houses of Philadelphia" brings the region's most impressive museum homes to life with maps, touring information, and historical notes on 50 distinctive homes. 160 photos, 150 in color.

Download or read book Library Journal written by Melvil Dewey and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.

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Download or read book Public Garden Management written by Donald Rakow and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-02 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete-and-ready reference for establishing, managing, and running a successful and sustainable, profitable public garden As unique museums with living collections of plants, public gardens offer visitors aesthetically beautiful landscapes combined with educational programming and scientific research that promote the value and understanding of plants. In the twenty-first century, public gardens are in the forefront of organizations and institutions committed to promoting the conservation of plants and their habitats, developing sustainable practices that support the environment, and providing green spaces where our increasingly stressed and urbanized citizens can reconnect with the natural world. It is critically important that such institutions have trained, knowledgeable staff members. Because of its comprehensive examination of public gardens, Public Garden Management is the ideal guide for staff members at public gardens, anyone considering a career in public gardens, groups starting a botanical garden or arboretum, and students discovering how these complex institutions work. Public Garden Management is an all-in-one professional reference and textbook that clearly shows how to develop, establish, manage, and maintain a sustainable—both economically and environmentally—public garden. Offering practical coverage of relevant topics, along with useful tools for reinforcing study, this insightful and forward-thinking guide is: Copublished by the American Public Gardens Association Written by a panel of leading experts in the field Filled with dozens of case studies that are real-world illustrations of the principles explored in the text Illustrated throughout with line drawings, figures, and photographs that assist in conveying critical information Students and professionals will benefit greatly from the management principles outlined in this book, helping them establish and maintain new and existing public gardens that engage, inspire, and connect with their communities.

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