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FGC Ladies Take Lake Como

Photos of Villa del Balbiannello – movies “Casino Royals” and “Star Wars” were filmed here   Boating on Lake Como. George Clooney’s home – unfortunately he wasn’t there.

A More “Constructive” Approach For Re-Purposing Fairfield’s Glass Recyclables

A More “Constructive” Approach For Re-Purposing Fairfield’s Glass Recyclables Residents Invited to Participate in Money-Saving Town Program To Separate Recyclable Glass for Use in Sustainable Cement Production Fairfield CT, January 20, 2022 — There’s no question that, for environmentally minded households, being able to toss all kinds of recyclables into the same bin for pick-up – so-called “single […]

FGC Arrives in Italy

Sherry Rago writes: We all made it!!!!! Just finished lunch overlooking beautiful Lake Como. Off to the gardens. Have fun FGC ladies!  

Culinary Forest Bathing Ideas

If you consider yourself a home chef and regularly cook dinner for yourself and loved ones, maybe it’s time to grow herbs in your kitchen, said Carmichael, who is also author of “Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety.” It’s an easy way to bring something natural and fragrant into your routine without requiring […]

Frederick Law Olmsted Annotated Resource List From Laurence Cotton

Annotated Resource List About Frederick Law Olmsted and the Olmsted Legacy Books by Frederick Law Olmsted: Walks and Talks of an American Farmer in England The Cotton Kingdom (many editions are available. I recommend one with the intro by Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.) Frederick Law Olmsted: Writings on Landscape, Culture and Society (Library of America, 2015) […]

Goldenrod – Did you know?

Goldenrod Aaron’s rod; European goldenrod; Solidago canadensis; Solidago virgaurea Historically, goldenrod (Solidago canadensis or Solidago virgaurea) has been used on the skin to heal wounds. It has also been used as a diuretic, meaning it helps the body get rid of excess fluid. The name solidago means “to make whole.” Goldenrod has also been used to treat […]

“Let’s Talk Gardens”

“Grow” your gardening know-how! Smithsonian Gardens free online gardening program, “Let’s Talk Gardens”, covers a wide range of topics presented by our own professional staff, as well as guest speakers. Click HERE to watch next Thursday’s program OR click HERE to peruse the video library. Hat tip: Deb Keys and Claire Van de Berghe