Editor’s note: This is the fourth post in our theme for November, The Latinx City. By Stephanie Rivera-Kumar Philadelphia, one of the oldest cities in the United States, has a vibrant history shaped by immigrant contributions that continue to affect its neighborhoods and economy. In recent years, Latinx immigrants from countries such as the Dominican […]
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I am well aware that it has been over a year since my last post here on Blogger where I spoke about the fate of the Autumn clematis which at that time grew in my garden. I also stated, “However, given my new battle with Neurofibromatosis (NF) and the limitations this brings, it may be […]
Bury Me in the Back Forty – Image copyright Kyler Zeleny 2024 Zeleny, Kyler. Bury Me in the Back Forty. The Velvet Cell. Berlin 2024. Zeleny, Kyler. Crown Ditch and the Prairie Castle. The Velvet Cell. Berlin 2020. Zeleny, Kyler. Out West. The Velvet Cell. Berlin 2014. Part 1: Getting Out West Kyler Zeleny roams […]
SAVE THE DATES! Fall Happenings for Gardeners. by guest Blogger, Helen Snively Want to brag about your garden, get some plants for next season or meet other gardeners? Lots of stuff happening this fall, come out and join the fun. 1. 2018 Mid-Cambridge PLANT SWAP.Saturday September 8, NOON to 2 pm, Rain date—in case of […]
A surprising number of annual crops benefit from the support of a trellis. Because we love trellised crops and because we’ve been trialing a ton of varieties, we started carrying a selection of Renee’s Garden seeds in our shop! Here is a short list of some of our favorite crops and varieties to grow vertically […]
I have just been to Bangkok for two days on a winter escape trip to Southern China and Southeast Asia, areas I haven’t been to before. I haven’t published any blog posts about the metros in the first three cities of my trip, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, because our friend Craig M. had contributed […]
PRDHT Chairman Dennis Miles and Hannah Prowse CEO of the Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust launching the Triangle Girls project Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust (PRDHT) launched its mobile exhibition and the ‘Colin Lay education resource pack’ for the culmination of the ‘Triangle Girls’ project on 29 March 2022. The project explored women workers in […]
As its collection of push pin holes suggest, this note has been pinned to the bulletin board above my desk for the past, oh, I don’t know how how many years. It’s a reference to something I learned in graduate school from Wayne Lawson, then Executive Director of the Ohio Arts Council. The idea was, […]
Towards Child-Friendly Urban Spaces IntroductionThe rapid development of modern cities has brought numerous benefits, but it has also led to unintended consequences, particularly neglecting the needs of children in urban planning. Jacobs (1961) criticized that most city designs prioritize adults, resulting in a decline in spaces where children can safely play and explore. In reality, […]
Recumbent cycling offers a completely different experience compared to traditional upright cycling. It involves riding a bike with a laid-back, reclined position, supported by a comfortable seat and backrest. This ergonomic design helps reduce strain on the back, neck, and wrists, making it an ideal choice for people with back pain or joint issues. It […]