June 1, 2010
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In 1828, when Paris lit the Champs Elysées with gas lamps earning the nickname La Ville-Lumière, or City of Lights, had it instead lined the street with plants, it might have become known as The City of Plants. During … Read More...
Category: Bulbs and Plants, Community Gardens, Experiencing, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Public Gardens
Tags: biodiversity, Green Paris, Paris urban gardens
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October 18, 2009
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No matter how many times I stroll the streets of Paris, I am always amazed by the quantity of visual inspiration I receive. From the beautiful way in which ordinary shopkeepers arrange their vitrines, or store windows, to the … Read More...
Category: Bulbs and Plants, Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Experiencing
Tags: flower shops, garden inspiration, Green Paris, plants
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