Good design does not stop at the property line. A well-designed landscape integrates with surrounding landscapes and with the greater the region. One key to achieving this integration is to allow the landscape to vary with the seasons. Too often we see landscapes that are overly dependent on evergreens. Evergreens can keep the landscape static throughout the year and, at worst, make it stick out like a sore thumb.
Playing to - and encouraging - seasonal variation can be used to great advantage. Below are some plants we’ve found that will bring out the best in a fall garden in the Williamsburg, Virginia area.
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Posted by , Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 12:57 pm in
Tips
Zucchini Bread
Ingredients:
3 eggs
¼ cup oil
¼ cup apple sauce
2 cups sugar
1 cup white unbleached flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup raisins or cranraisins
Mix eggs, oil and applesauce. Add sugar. Mix in dry ingredients. Add vanilla and zucchini. Stir in raisins. Note: do not over stir or end result will be tough.
Pour in loaf pan and bake 350 degrees for 50 – 60 minutes till done in center.
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Posted by , Monday, October 20, 2008 at 4:21 pm in
Sustainable Design & Development,
Tips
Dear Joe,
I want to express our thanks for your support of the York County Master Gardeners and the York County Extension Office. Your presentation “Landscaping Practices with the Environment In Mind” at the 2008 Fall Extravaganza today was an essential part of the successful day. Your enthusiasm and knowledge was a hit with the audience. Your expertise and your dedication to the public interest are well known and greatly appreciated by all concerned. Again, thank you for your support.
Jim Orband
York County Extension Agent
October 2008
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Sent by H&G Client, Monday, October 20, 2008 at 3:27 pm in
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Joe,
Just a short note to tell you how thrilled Donna and I are with the backyard project. We had pretty well convinced ourselves that there was no good alternative to secure the slope and provide a level walkway, but your creativity proved us wrong. The end result is way beyond our expectations. We were also very impressed with Mitch and his crew. Overall, an “A+” job all around. Many thanks.
J.S.
Kingsmill, Williamsburg, VA
SEPTEMBER 2008
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Sent by H&G Client, Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 4:51 pm in
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Joe it has really been a pleasure working with H&G. Terry [Autry] is an outstanding employee and I hope he compensated accurately. The commitment he demonstrated in the success of the project was right inline with the principles our company is working towards. He listened to the customer and adapted to change without resistance, which continued to foster my confidence. Thank you for taking pride and ownership in the project and I hope that all of your jobs have the same personal interest, which separates the monetary gain from the true success of a project. The project is complete and it was a pleasure doing business with Hertzler and George.
J.H.
Safety/Environmental Coordinator
for a Manufacturing Plant in Williamsburg, VA
OCTOBER 2008
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