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" The strawberry grows underneath the nettle' (1906) illustration by Walter Crane (1845–1915 ) for 'Flowers from Shakespeare's Garden.' Published by Cassell & Co. Image and text courtesy MFA Boston.
Walter Crane 1845-1915 Engeland
Outdoor dining area ideas for every kind of garden, whether you have a patio in the city with a small dining table or a country garden with a pergola or porch
Charles Walter Simpson (1885-1971) - The Bird Table, oil on canvas, 89 x 59 cm.
Immerse your senses as the smell of fresh blooms once again fills the air as the Melboourne International Flower & Garden Show returns in 2023
earwigbiscuits: How does my lady’s garden grow? With silver bells, and cockle shells, and pretty maids all in a row! From The Baby’s Opera: A book of old rhymes with new dresses by Walter Crane, 1877...
Watch out, Mr. Orchid, there's a new houseplant in town! The medinilla magnifica has been climbing the ranks of popularity since it was introduced to the North American houseplant market several years ago. It has appeared regularly in high-profile fashion editorials and interior design magazines and has been called "the Rolls Royce of houseplants" by garden writer Rob Herwig. With its stunning flowers and dramatic dark foliage, it commands attention and growers around the United States and Canada have hastily taken notice. Martha Stewart has several examples of the medinilla magnifca in her Bedford greenhouse and one plant enthusiast in Ontario, Canada, even gave the plant its own website: Medinilla.ca. Its family name is Melastomataceae, of which there are over 400 varieties. The 'magnifica' variety is currently the only species on offer as a houseplant in the commerical market. Like orchids and staghorn ferns, the medinilla is an epiphyte, meaning it grows non-parasitically on other trees, deriving its nutrients and moisture from the air, rainfall and the organic matter scatttered around its roots. Its natural habitat is the mountainous regions of the Philippines where it is cool and consistently damp. Its most remarkable feature is also its biggest selling point: massive pink flowers that hang pendulously from the plant's stems. The large pink outer petals are actually 'bracts' (coloured leaves) that shelter clusters of small pink flowers, which are non-fragrant. It is difficult not to be inspired by such a beautiful plant. The medinilla magnifica truly lives up to its name! For plant care instructions click here. To read frequently-asked questions about the plant, click here. Medinilla magnifica looks beautiful in the entrance of a home, left. On the right is a close-up of its flowers: dozens of buds on each stem. This is one of Martha's medinilla magnifica plants, looking lovely in her greenhouse at Bedford.
Study of Hollyhocks - Walter Gay , c. 1919 American, 1856-1917 Oil on canvas, 60.96 cm (24 in.) x 38.1 cm (15 in.)
Two exhibitions devoted to the legendary photographer Cecil Beaton have just opened. Tania Compton, who is restoring one of Beaton’s former gardens, argues that his influence went far beyond royal portraits
'Floral Fantasy' is authored and illustrated by Walter Crane. Originally published in 1899, it contains stunning colour illustrations, alongside the poetry.
European ash, Fraxinus excelsior horse chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum
Walter Crane (1845–1915) was an English artist and book illustrator. He is considered to be the most prolific and influential children’s book creator of his generation and, along with Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway. His work featured some of the more colourful and detailed beginnings of the child-in-the-garden motifs that would characterise many nursery rhymes and children's stories for decades to come. He was part of the Arts and Crafts movement and produced an array of paintings, illustrations, children's books, ceramic tiles and other decorative arts. For full biographical notes on Walter Crane see part 1, and for earlier works see parts 1 - 11 also. This is part 12 of a 12-part post on the children's books of Walter Crane: 1906 Flowers from Shakespeare's Garden: Front cover 1911 King Arthur's Knights: Front cover Title page Young Owen appeals to the King Arthur draws the sword from the stone King Arthur asks the Lady of the Lake for the sword Excalibur Sir Lancelot in The Chapel Perilous Beaumain wins the fight at the ford The Witch gives advice as to Sir Tristram's wound Sir Geraint and The Lady Enid in the deserted Roman town Young Perceval questions Sir Owen Perceval obtains The Shield of the Beating Heart Sir Owen greets The Lady of the Fountain The Death-Journey of the Lily Maid of Astolat Sir Galahad is brought to the Court of King Arthur The fight in the Queen's ante-chamber Sir Lancelot forbids Sir Bors to slay the King Sir Belvedere casts the sword Excalibur into the lake The death of Sir Lancelot 1911 Rumbo Rhymes: Front cover Title page 1 Title page 2 "The kingdom of the Earth's for man - At least he acts upon that plan." "The victims of the pot and pan - Went forth against the tyrant man." "Snakes, locusts, snails, worms, owls and bats, The feline race - stoats, weasels, rats." "The lobster with his cousin crab Came dressed in purple trimmed with drab." "The salmon, sole, the plaice and pike - In short, all sorts of fish men like." "The 'chair' was taken by an Ape, A human Ourang from the Cape." "And all of them obeyed the speaker, Except an Irish porcine squeaker." "A well-bred horse was first to speak In nods and neighs which would be Greek." "But up there rose with grace and ease, The sprightly Sultan of the fleas." "It might do for a mouse's trap, But we are wise - ha ha - 'verb-sap.' " "But as he would still try to speak, A starling took him in his beak." "The crab exclaimed 'O what disgrace, That we of a more ancient race -' " " An elephant declared that he Would always be man's enemy." "A wild duck said that in the sky "Twas now impossible to fly." "Said pretty Polly, as she woke, 'He-haw - that's true!' exclaimed the moke." "With soulful sigh he thus began, 'Our common enemy is man.' " "His submarines now plough the deep, And wake us when we try to sleep." "A turkey, goose and guinea hen Affirmed their troubles came from men." " A lion roaring in his rage, Suggested hot irons and a cage." "The worm not only turned but shook, And squirmed as if upon a hook." "Man had no friend except the dog." "The man who heeds not simply dies. 'Hic jacet' marking where he lies." End-paper
Q: My aunt gave my mother a large tree in a pot and this plant was in the pot also. My aunt doesn't know where it came from. Mother said I could have it, but I don't know what it is. A: I call it "hidden ginger", Curcuma petiolata. The leaves remind me of a
"Não se apresse. Não se apresse. E cuide de sentir o perfume das flores ao longo de seu caminho." Walter C. Hagen americano, campeão de golfe
