By Cassie Rief in Featured Artists > Oil Paintings When oil painter Susan Hale speaks of her career in art (and by the way, she’s been an exhibiting artist for more than 30 years!) she exudes a playful, exaggeratory attitude. So, it’s not unusual her paintings mimic her charismatic, fun-filled take on life. “From dancing corn stalks to popcorn clouds, I always see a painting in the landscape,” she says. See what I mean? The Wisconsin-based artist’s rural upbringing is a constant […]

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By Regina P. BrownPhotos at https://www.pinterest.com/realtyproacadem/rural-properties/Do you love the country? Green rolling hills, giant trees, animals

Let’s take a stroll through some of our favorite country gardens over the years and see what makes them so inviting and carefree!

Hauser & Wirth Somerset is a pioneering world-class gallery and multi-purpose arts center which acts as a location for experiencing art, architecture, and the remarkable Somerset landscape through new and innovative exhibitions of contemporary art. An impressive landscaped garden, designed by internationally renowned landscape architect Piet Oudolf, sits behind the gallery buildings and includes a changing programme of outdoor sculptures, and houses the Radić Pavilion, designed by Smiljan Radić.

This is simply one of the most joyful gardens we've ever seen. More than 20 years ago, Anna and Allan Joyce (a landscape architect and architect, respectiv

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Interior designer John De Bastiani refreshes a Montecito residence for a creative couple’s weekend retreat

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Blessed with serene views, this new farmhouse in the NSW Hunter Valley is a hub for fine country hospitality.

Something that's taken me by surprise over the last month is my interest in landscaping. My Mom has always had a green thumb, and she even planted two beds in our yard last summer, but I didn't start to take to the

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You may have seen on Instagram that we've been sharing some inspiration for our landscaping renovation! Thanks to the massive Texas snow-maggedon this past February, we were finally pushed to tackle the yard...

Embrace the beauty of autumn blooms. These incredibly inspiring fall flower gardens have us falling in love with nature all over again! 🍁🌼

Considered "the most influential garden designer of the past 25 years," Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf has done for perennial gardening what artist Leonard Ko

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Variety is the spice of life, so it is said. Growing new anise plants will help spice up the ho-hum herb garden while giving dinner a surprising new zip. The question is, how is anise propagated? Clic

A collection of 15 Ideas For Your Garden From The Mediterranean Landscape Design that you can use for your backyard or courtyard.

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The sixty acres farm in Rhode Island came with charmingly weathered shingle buildings—and a prize of a 360-degree sweep of pristine coastal countryside. However, the site lacked cohesive structure.…

Farm just below Hogback Mt., Marlborough Vt. Contrast with the Infrared.

Early in March, American Landscape was thrilled to receive a Gold Medal and the Judge’s Award from the Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association for landscape maintenance on Dragonfly Farm, a 15.5 acre property located in Mequon, Wisconsin. These valued clients have a strong belief in utilizing best management practices toward the…

Kentucky offers beautiful lands and waterways, creating a picture perfect paradise for both amateur and professional photographers. Here are 10 great spots.

Using an organic method with a 1993 Hiniker cultivator to save money on the farm. Illustrated Soft Gingersnap recipe that has less sugar!

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