Niblo's Garden

archetypes. The cycle is really closely related to the circle which is a very prominent archetype in the world today and the past. The other thing I think of when I hear the word flowers is gardens. When I looked for the garden archetype I found that gardens symbolize love and fertility (YourDictionary 2). Flowers and gardens also have many symbols associated with them depending on who you ask. Missy and her mother are shelling peas together talking about Missy getting a job (Kingsolver 5). This section reminds

Healing gardens have been with us for many years and people have been using the healing powers of the earth, the sun, the fresh air, and the visually stimulating sights of nature to inspire and heal their souls. Some of the common healing botanicals are herbs, vegetables, berries, fruits and nuts. These botanicals are part of our daily dietary plans. To be amongst these healing plants while they are growing enlightens relaxation and stimulates the sensory senses. The walking pathways throughout

Your Own Amazing Container Garden: It's Easier Than You Think! Container gardens are all the rage these days, and with good reasons. They're beautiful, relaxing, fruitful and even great exercise for their keepers. Here's how to keep the process of creating and cultivating these vibrant parcels of paradise easy and efficient. Making Choices About Your Container Garden It's very important that you plan your container garden out, to ensure your chosen plants thrive and you enjoy every moment of

Homeowners typically think of lawn care in the spring and summer. After all, this is the period where a healthy lawn, green and full at its peak, is most visible. Establishing health and vitality is a year around proposition, and a good fall sets up the lawn for a good spring. The main goal in fall lawn prep is helping grass establish good stores of energy in the root system to boost the general health of the lawn and to prepare for strong spring growth. Plants adjust their function by season. As

Initially I thought my service learning time in the campus gardens would be working on one task, such as weeding, the whole time. While my first few minutes of service learning were occupied with weeding, I was pleasantly surprised to be working on different tasks. The time spent in the campus gardens has been time of learning and building community. With each new task I learn why I am doing it and how it helps the garden continue to flourish or give back to the surrounding community. When I harvested

As summer rolls on and the Chicagoland area experiences thunderstorms, heatwaves, droughts and many other weather phenomenon. Your once fresh landscaping from the spring shows signs of wear, and is in need of help. This is common for business owners to experience, as they simply don’t have the time to keep up on maintaining their property. Landscape management can help you keep your business looking fresh throughout the summer season. Summer weather patterns are harsh on your landscaping, which

There is a big problem in my community that I have wanted to fix for years now. The areas I have leaved in people yards have not looked up to par. People complain how they want their yards fix with beautiful flowers that would make there yard stand out in the neighborhood. This is why I came up with a solution to fix every ones problem. I came up with Anthony Lawn Inc. We are a company that will come out and fix your yard with love and care. We want you to come out your house and look at your yard

traditional Nantucket cottage just down the road, it was clear that his garden meant everything. Every day of every week, one could see the salt-and-pepper head belonging to the stocky widower bobbing through the flowers. More often than not, a tawny cat would accompany him—weaving through the flowers with the elegant, flowing steps. However, while Mr. Tipton’s garden held a variety of flowers, during the summer, the garden bed would always be alive with the vibrant blooms of zinnias. Dozens

the challenges that the program faces each year is being able to provide a daily, healthy snack that won’t break the budget. Sadie saw a documentary last week about growing mini gardens of fresh fruits and veggies. Since there is a lot of unused land in the park, Sadie thought that this land could be used for a mini garden. Kids could learn how to grow fresh fruits and veggies, and then those foods could be used as healthy snacks. The program could provide healthy snacks while teaching kids gardening

to up the resale value of your home in the future? Planning Your Landscaping If you want your home to be a beautiful setting filled with emerald-green grass and stunning gardens of flowers, you will want to stand back and evaluate your space with a critical magnifier. You'll have to find the best place for planting your garden since you'll need to know the amount of light during certain times of the day. The type of grass you choose will