Preserving great gardens is a priority to me. I applaud the efforts of organizations like The Garden Conservancy that dedicates itself to restoring and maintaining public and private gardens throughout the country.
Though their efforts to preserve beautiful private gardens are well known, the Garden Conservancy in partnership with the American Society of Landscape Architects is equally active in championing the protection and maintenance of natural landscapes throughout the country.
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The prairies, meadows, sandstone sculptures and other unique physical landmarks of our country are in jeopardy of disappearing as the “seams of urban sprawl” begin to stretch and pull us into these pristine Edens.
I watched a video last night that touched my heart and I want to share it and discuss it with my fellow “Eden Makers.” Â
“ASLA and the Garden Conservancy: Preserving the American Landscape.”
I know that you will enjoy it and experience a renewed appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds us, no matter where you live in this country.
Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join me in front of the computer! This is a “must watch” and a treat for those of you who are experiencing cabin fever right now! This is better than tivo or DVR, just come back to EdenMakers when you have time to watch.
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To watch in full screen mode, click the expand button on the bottom right corner.
Great video of the landscape, i watched it 2 times!
I agree the price of admission is important.
Great post Shirley about an absolutely perfect group who value growing things as much as we all should. The video was great and, yes, I agree the price of admission is a true incentive! Keep up the good work.
Hi Linda and Renate.
Good to hear you enjoyed the video. I’m digging up some other gems to share with our gardening community so keep your eyes peeled for more!
You can’t get any better than “no price for admission” at EdenMakers!
Shirley
Thanks for the invite! The price is certainly right.
I went to some real garden visits ($10/visit) with a friend last year, and it was a bit hit or miss. One garden featured mostly an elaborate outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, and olive trees in ivy. Another garden was stunningly beautiful with unusual plants, an original fountain, stepping stones with different ground covers mixed in, and other delights.
That was a wonderful video Shirley, and well-worth the time spent watching it. It’s fantastic there are groups working so hard to preserve and restore these valuable natural and cultivated resources for their beauty and historic, cultural value. Thanks so much for sharing!