http://grownativecambridge.org/programs/annualceleb
Tallamy may use images of the Brine Garden in his talk.

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Susan Morse gave an entertaining presentation tonight in Patterson, NY, enlivened by her own, stunning wildlife photography. The mission of her organization, Keeping Track, is “…to inspire community participation in the long-term stewardship of wildlife habitat.”
Job well done.

Cougar © Susan C.Morse
We have yet to see a cougar in the garden, but we have seen [...]

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Garden Inspiration: Spring Talks at The Otesaga Resort in Cooperstown NY: Mother’s Day Weekend Annotated
Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
“Three outstanding presenters”– Ruah Donnelly, Duncan Brine,
and Kerry Mendez.
I’m pleased that Ruah suggested to Kerry that I join this symposium.
I’ve known Ruah for more than several years; she is a classy [...]

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A New New York Botanical Garden seminar:
Site Character:
An Approach to Creative Design
Preparing for this seminar, I differentiated between 13 types of landscape space. Please comment with your space ideas.
1. The region: the greater landscape at large
2. The site: the entire property, within boundaries
3. Separate areas: within the property boundaries
4. The space between separate [...]

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February 19, 2008 This was a good trip. I will write a little about it towards the end of next week.
Duncan Brine founded his naturalistic landscape design and installation firm, Horticultural Design, Inc., in 1984. They specialize in native plants and whole property gardens. Recently, Anne [...]

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