The celebrated playwright was referring to the ideas of Ebenezer Howard, the creative force behind the concept of “garden cities” in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; new urban
Day: January 4, 2024
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Five of the UK’s poisonous plantsFive of the UK’s poisonous plants
The British countryside has a reputation for being a peaceful place, but many poisonous plants grow in both gardens and the wild. Others can be deadly. Some plants are only
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The 2,700-year-old rock carvings of Nineveh, when it was the most beautiful city in the worldThe 2,700-year-old rock carvings of Nineveh, when it was the most beautiful city in the world
They are part of the wealth of stone panels that were excavated in the 1840s. Many of these panels can be found at the British Museum. These rock carvings are from
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The complex history of human-frog relationshipsThe complex history of human-frog relationships
How long has it been since you last saw a frog? You may have seen one in your backyard and noticed its tiny hands, shiny skin, and what appeared to
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Why are crime capers so fascinating Garden HeistWhy are crime capers so fascinating Garden Heist
The ” biggest burglary in English law history ” was committed over the Easter weekend 2015. The public has been fascinated by this jewelry heist, in which a criminal group drilled through
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Tips from an Ecologist on how to make your lawn wildlife-friendly all year longTips from an Ecologist on how to make your lawn wildlife-friendly all year long
It’s possible that you don’t think a wild garden is beautiful, but it can be a good compromise between a rewilded rainforest and a sterile desert. This will not only
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But you can do something about it in your neighborhoodBut you can do something about it in your neighborhood
This report shows that every Australian can play a role in conservation. We can protect species where we live and work. The report states that Australia’s cities are home to
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The rich heritage that means these buildings must be savedThe rich heritage that means these buildings must be saved
The Twentieth Century Society, the national amenity society of which I am deputy chairman, has been in the vanguard of a long-running campaign to protect this building for posterity. Robin Hood
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Ambition and corruption, guerilla gardening in Birnam WoodAmbition and corruption, guerilla gardening in Birnam Wood
Robert Lemoine is one of the American billionaires who are buying up New Zealand land. Tony, a former member of the collective, is against it, as he sees this as
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Making the vegetable garden visibleMaking the vegetable garden visible
The time has come to reconsider our design approach in light of the looming threats that face energy, population, and the economy. Urban design is dominated by ornamental plants, both