In the garden that surrounds this old stone house in Ontario, only heritage plant varieties are grown. Compared for colour and fragrance with more recent horticultural varieties, the old ones often win out. The owner is apparently selling up. The garden, these heritage specimens, are at risk.
Born in Oklahoma: 30 years in US. 6 years in Canada, 40 years in Australia. Academic field: history and philosophy of science. Currently, teach indigenous studies online at Institute of American Indian Arts (Santa Fe, NM) and Brandon University (Manitoba). Come visit our B&B on Australia's Great Ocean Road. Mate's Rates for Hi community! (http://www.cimarron.com.au)
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Other moments in Brockville
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People, house
Leaving the party at dusk
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history, technology
Technology
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heritage, craft, Design
Yesterday in Brockville we went quilt hunting. I chose this one. Lovingly hand made in the 1930s.
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heritage, Design
The clutter of beguile
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gardens
Did I mention Daylilies?
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heritage, shape
Found Art (from an old barn)
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heritage, indigenous, history
John's modest greystone house on the edge of town . . . delectable.
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Landscape
On the banks of the mile-wide Saint Lawrence, over a thousand miles before it flows into the Atlantic.
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heritage, Design, craft
This traditional quilt, pretty old, grows on me every time I look at it. Love the dark side.
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