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Claire Hunt, Ph.D., NGC Gardens Coordinator

Botannical Gardens Are a Gift to the Public

by Claire Hunt, Ph.D., NGC Gardens Coordinator on September 17, 2010

Public Gardens have been a part of the landscape since recorded time. In developed cultures of both hemispheres, there is evidence of gardens for public viewing. The need is visceral. The two main categories of public gardens are botanical gardens and arboreta. These public spaces have introduced plant material for specific purposes. Land trust property, [...]

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National Garden Clubs Impact Gardens Nationwide

by Claire Hunt, Ph.D., NGC Gardens Coordinator on July 30, 2010

National Garden Clubs, Inc., promotes a range of gardening from the aesthetic to the practical. The organization is divided into many sub-topics, such as… The Historic Gardens and Trails. This committee is devoted to providing historical research and policies for the historic preservation and conservation of gardens and buildings. The Memorial Gardens which provides guidelines and recognition [...]

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