Broderies (Le Nôtre) at Sceaux restored

André le Nôtre’s parterres de broderie are being reconstructed at Parc de Sceaux, as a reminder that the architect was born 400 years ago. The parterres are lined with box, and the whole approach seems to be different than the one use in reconstrutions in Holland.

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André le Nôtre’s parterres de broderie are being reconstructed at Parc de Sceaux, as a reminder that the architect was born 400 years ago. The parterres are lined with box, and the whole approach seems to be different than the one use in reconstrutions in Holland.

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Mixed avenue at Elswout

Another mixed avenue planted with evergreens and deciduous trees has surfaced, now at Elswout. This is, after Beeckestijn, the second design by J.G. Michael where such an avenue an be found. Coincidence?

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Another mixed avenue planted with evergreens and deciduous trees has surfaced, now at Elswout. This is, after Beeckestijn, the second design by J.G. Michael where such an avenue an be found. Coincidence?

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Box disease: different approaches

Box disieases force owners of historical gardens to look out for viable replaments. Different gardens choose different plants. The experience of historical gardens could well change in the near future.

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Box disieases force owners of historical gardens to look out for viable replaments. Different gardens choose different plants. The experience of historical gardens could well change in the near future.

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Ponder and Focus

The new art work or belvedere in the Overtuin of De Hartekamp is ready now. The design by Inbo has not stolen my heart.

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The new art work or belvedere in the Overtuin of De Hartekamp is ready now. The design by Inbo has not stolen my heart.

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Replacements at Het Loo

Just over six years ago (oh, how time flies…) I wrote about a possible penalty for Paleis Het Loo for using too much water for their fountains, causing problems with groundwater levels in the surrounding areas. The main problem was a leak in the basin of the Venus fountain. Now,…

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Guest Blog: working in the Poorhouse gardens

Hi, my name is Victoria Palmer and I am excited to share with Henk’s readers about my new heritage garden project at the Wellington County Museum and Archives in Ontario, Canada. Working at the oldest standing county poorhouse in Ontario is quite a privilege. As the heritage gardener I am…

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New statue unveiled at Beeckestijn

Unveiling of a donated statue in the former kitchen garden at Beeckestijn. The statue, showing Lucretia in her final act, used to stand in the neighbouring garden.

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Unveiling of a donated statue in the former kitchen garden at Beeckestijn. The statue, showing Lucretia in her final act, used to stand in the neighbouring garden.

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American gardens of the early 20th century

A great set of coloured lantern slides made between 1895 and 1935 is made available on flickr by The Library of Congress. And there is a book about the photographer, Frances Benjamin Johnston. Some information and a link to the set is presented here.

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A great set of coloured lantern slides made between 1895 and 1935 is made available on flickr by The Library of Congress. And there is a book about the photographer, Frances Benjamin Johnston. Some information and a link to the set is presented here.

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