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S3.E1 ∙ The Garden of Cosmic Speculation

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Festina lenta, or "make haste slowly" in Latin, is the basic principle upon which the Garden of Cosmic Speculation in Scotland rests. After all, Humanity's place in Nature and the Universe inspires endless fascination and wonder in us all.

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S3.E2 ∙ Garden of Earthly Delights

Tue, Sep 26, 2006

Marcia Donahue loves to work in her garden as she believes gardens are places where everyone can let their creativity run wild. Understanding that gardening can sometimes be a lone activity, on Sundays she opens her gardens to the public.

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S3.E3 ∙ Gardens of Worship

Tue, Nov 21, 2006

The luminous Baha'i Garden that beams from Mount Carmel in Israel was designed by architect Fariborz Sahba. 200,000 square meters of land meld the sea, land, and sky together in a way that allows all visitors to walk closer to God.

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S3.E4 ∙ The Hand of Man and Nature

Tue, Sep 05, 2006

Artists Robert and Birgit Freybe Bateman called Salt Spring Island home for decades, and the enlightening experience they had tending to the island's gardens emboldened their spirits to begin a fresh undertaking in a new home.

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S3.E5 ∙ On Grassl

Tue, Sep 19, 2006

When he was young, John Grassl convinced his parents to build a spring-fed pond in their backyard. Over time, the pond has become a world of its own, and is a place where the Grassl's family and friends can enjoy fun outdoor activities.

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S3.E6 ∙ The Giving Garden

Tue, Oct 03, 2006

Kingsbrae Garden is one of St. Andrew, New Brunswick's premier destinations, both on a local level, and in terms of attracting travelers. As a community garden, many people have donated their time to contribute to its beauty and health.

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S3.E7 ∙ A Therapeutic Community

Tue, Oct 24, 2006

Horticultural therapy is at the heart of the mission at Providence Farm on Vancouver Island. This integrated community farm and gardens has successfully helped many people find purpose in their lives and learn the value of community.

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S3.E8 ∙ A Garden in the Sky

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

The rooftop garden atop 404 Richmond in Toronto, Canada has become a labor of love for the owners that live in the building, and it is a unique place to meet with friends, or contemplate the mysteries of life, for the local population.

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S3.E9 ∙ Tomato Royale

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Gwynne Basen loves gardens and tomatoes. To Gwynne, gardens represent continuity and the cyclical aspect of Nature, and her time in both France and Quebec enlightened her as to how Humanity can benefit from some time working in the dirt.

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S3.E10 ∙ The Simple Life

Tue, Nov 07, 2006

From a young age, Philippe Levesque loved gardening. After spending time in England, he returned home to New Brunswick and created Macrophylla Nursery, a special place that provides the local community with an abundance of garden delights.

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S3.E11 ∙ The Lily King

Tue, Sep 12, 2006

Upon retiring from the life of a contractor, Barrie Strohman's children envisioned him relaxing away his golden years. Little did they know, but he would soon put his energy into becoming The Lily King of Neepawa, Manitoba.

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S3.E12 ∙ Teaching to Grow

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

The natural world is close to our heart from a young age, and that is readily apparent at the Verde Partnership Garden where Cassie Scott and crew have set the standard for how a garden can open people's minds to the possibilities of life.

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S3.E13 ∙ The Gardener of Eden

Tue, Nov 28, 2006

The Turks and Caicos Islands have provided Natalie Zaiden, Owner of Environmental Arts, with rewarding opportunities to express her mastery in creating exceptional landscape designs for her elite and famous clientele.

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