Posts Tagged ‘Mindfulness’
Pruning Words: Matsuo Basho and the Art of Haiku
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 28, 1694 On this day, the garden of Japanese poetry lost one of its most exquisite blooms. Matsuo Basho, the master gardener of haiku, breathed his last, leaving behind a legacy as…
Read MoreCelebrating the English Poet and Picturesque Gardener William Mason: A Garden is the Greatest Refreshment to the Spirit
“Mason accomplished a radical change; straight lines in borders and beds were out. Circular beds were in.” February 12, 1724 Today is the birthday of the poet and gardener William Mason. The Reverend William Mason was also a writer, artist, and garden designer. Mason is remembered for creating the romance of the country house garden.…
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