The new art work or belvedere in the Overtuin of De Hartekamp is ready now. The design by Inbo has not stolen my heart.
The new art work or belvedere in the Overtuin of De Hartekamp is ready now. The design by Inbo has not stolen my heart.
Some motifs that are passed on from classical architecture till this day are quite well known. Others are not so obviously classical. Here a small decorarive motif used in a bridge in Paris is traced back to a Roman mural dating from 30-20 BC. But a 16th century drawing shows that the motif was never really forgotten.
Some motifs that are passed on from classical architecture till this day are quite well known. Others are not so obviously classical. Here a small decorarive motif used in a bridge in Paris is traced back to a Roman mural dating from 30-20 BC. But a 16th century drawing shows that the motif was never really forgotten.
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,…
Clipped trees in a revival 18th century garden are hardly remarkable. But when part of these trees are maple trees, it is clear that the landscape style has left a lasting mark on gardening.
Clipped trees in a revival 18th century garden are hardly remarkable. But when part of these trees are maple trees, it is clear that the landscape style has left a lasting mark on gardening.
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…
A question: when did landscape architects start planting two trees close together on either side of a garden path, so the casual visitor feels the path narrows considerably?
A question: when did landscape architects start planting two trees close together on either side of a garden path, so the casual visitor feels the path narrows considerably?
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.
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.
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.
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.
