http://www.scribd.com/people/view/197637-denise This a feed for documents on Scribd written by emagnthat 30 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:02:35 GMT Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:02:35 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2385592/Labyrinth-offers-journey-to-inner-self Everyone has a path in life. There are twists and turns along the journey, but once started, forward is the only direction to go. A Labyrinth, an ancient symbol dating back more than 3000 years, is symbolic of this journey. It relates to the wholeness and combines the image of a circle and a spiral into what looks like a wandering path. This path represents a journey to a personal center of who we are and a subsequent return to the world. In a place where lifelong learning and self-realization is emphasized, it is no surprise that Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, NY, has a Labyrinth. Create Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:02:35 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2385592/Labyrinth-offers-journey-to-inner-self http://www.scribd.com/doc/2069255/The-history-of-Community-gardens-Allotment-gardens-and-Victory-gardens Community gardens have existed since the beginning of cities in some form or another. During archeological digs evidence shows that there were some type of shared gardens in most cities. But there is more documentation for Community gardens and Allotment gardens and how they were organized from the 1700’s until the present time. Victory gardens share some of the same common characteristics as community gardens and are often grouped in the same gardening movements. Allotment gardening Is a term used in the United Kingdom. It is primarily the same idea as community gardening here in the Unite Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:17:47 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2069255/The-history-of-Community-gardens-Allotment-gardens-and-Victory-gardens http://www.scribd.com/doc/2060170/Garden-Confessions-I-am-garden-seed-addicted The cold frames, hot beds and greenhouses are ready for the new season. The tools are cleaned and repaired from last year and I have more than enough compost and potting soil. Now it’s time to finalize my seed order and go through my stash of seeds. Four boot boxes full. Can a gardener have too many seeds? Is there such a thing as garden seed addicted? Unfortunately I must hang my head in shame and confess. I am seed addicted! I fall victim to the new vegetable or unique plant in the garden. This years it 4 new gourd varieties and I have to grow the different colored carrots that are availa Sun, 10 Feb 2008 01:55:37 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2060170/Garden-Confessions-I-am-garden-seed-addicted http://www.scribd.com/doc/2052297/Victory-Garden-plan-The-Patriotic-Garden by Denise Grant There are many gardens based on the ideas of a victory garden, which is raising your own food in whatever space it may be. Even if that means growing on a patio or strip of grass near you garage. Learning about better nutrition, enjoying the outdoors and giving back to the environment with proper organic growing principles is one of the principles of victory gardens. The ideas of planting a row for the hungry and community gardens also fit in the Victory garden principles. A simple garden that is encouraged, particularly in schools to encourage children to learn about the envir Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:47:16 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2052297/Victory-Garden-plan-The-Patriotic-Garden http://www.scribd.com/doc/2049821/Community-Garden-Contest-Victory-Garden-contest-begins Welcome to The Gardener's Rake "Victory and Community Garden 2008 spring contest." There are actually two contests and they are very simple to participate in. The reason for these contests is to encourage Victory Gardens and hopefully see more Community Gardens set up in towns and cities. During the contest check in regularly to see information on both gardens which will tell you how to set one up, a little about the their history and why they are important. The contest will run for two weeks starting Monday February 4 and finish Monday February 18. Rules are liste Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:23:43 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2049821/Community-Garden-Contest-Victory-Garden-contest-begins http://www.scribd.com/doc/2032841/Community-Garden-Contest-supports-Victory-gardens-and-Community-Gardens Community gardens have existed for centuries in many countries around the world. Many of these gardens have amazing histories and link to historical events. Community gardens are also related in many ways to the Victory Gardens that gained popularity in the 1900’s particularly in the WWI and WWII eras in the United States. There has been an increasing interest in reviving both Community Gardens and Victory Gardens in the last few years. One Community Garden in California has had success and has added value because it is a garden for school children. It teaches them about gardening and so mu Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:59:48 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2032841/Community-Garden-Contest-supports-Victory-gardens-and-Community-Gardens http://www.scribd.com/doc/2032401/Groundhogs-Day-Groundhogs-Day-facts-and-Trivia by Denise Grant Many may not realize that using animals to predict weather conditions dates back to at least 1000 years. This makes the tradition of Groundhogs day new, but the holiday in United States and Canada can offer days of entertainment. A movie starring Bill Murray even captured the event. Groundhogs Day History It was during the Dark Ages in Europe that the widespread superstition took hold. Peasants and nobles alike noticed a strong connection between a bright, sunny, medieval Candleman’s Day In Germany it was the hedgehog was noted as being affected by the sun. Farmers would wa Sun, 03 Feb 2008 02:37:38 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2032401/Groundhogs-Day-Groundhogs-Day-facts-and-Trivia http://www.scribd.com/doc/2032370/Groundhogs-Day-Punxsutawney-Phil-takes-on-Dunkirk-Dave by Denise Grant February 2…. A day like most other days except in my neck of the woods. The furry Groundhog affectionately named Punxsutawney Phil, fellow native Pennsylvanian located to the south of me, will take on groundhog Dunkirk Dave, 30 minutes north of me. No their battle will not be a head on confrontation. It will be held individually in front of thousands of people and cameras in their own hometown. Each groundhog will decide through tradition and ceremony the right prediction to the end of winter and beginning of spring. Legend says that if the groundhog sees his shadow and is s Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:44:11 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2032370/Groundhogs-Day-Punxsutawney-Phil-takes-on-Dunkirk-Dave http://www.scribd.com/doc/2021149/What-is-a-Victory-Garden-Join-the-Victory-Garden-Contest Many may ask, “What is a Victory garden?” During World War I and World War II gardens were encouraged in United States to help reduce the pressure on supplying food. Efforts that had been used in growing food by the government were put towards supplying equipment and other needs to the service men. People were encouraged to use any small piece of land to grow crops. Any crop an individual could grow would be one less vegetable to buy, one less crop for the government to supply and would help families out with their food rationing coupons. Even cities found ways to grow gardens. These gard Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:21:15 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2021149/What-is-a-Victory-Garden-Join-the-Victory-Garden-Contest http://www.scribd.com/doc/1987598/Victory-Garden-Contest-and-Community-Garden-Contest-begins-Monday-Feb-4th Victory Garden Contest and Community Garden Contest begins Monday Feb 4th Victory Gardens played an important role in America’s history in the 1940’s during world War ll when gardening helped the economy and food rationing. President Roosevelt implemented the plan and Victory gardens were grown in old vacant lots, school yards and anywhere people could turn the soil and plant seeds. Community gardens have also played roles in many countries though out history. Because of history and environmental concerns there is an interest in reviving Victory gardens and starting more Community Gardens Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:29:58 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/1987598/Victory-Garden-Contest-and-Community-Garden-Contest-begins-Monday-Feb-4th http://www.scribd.com/doc/1807941/Raising-a-Seeing-Eye-Dog Raising an Seeing Eye Dog by Denise Grant When I was 17 I was approached my local 4-H Extension Agent and asked if I would like to participate in a “Seeing Eye Dog” program to raise and train a puppy. I have always enjoyed dogs but I was very busy with school sports and other activities plus 4-H. I was not sure if I could take on a large time consuming responsibility. I thought about it then asked my parents. Their response was the same. Do you have time for the responsibility? They let me know it was my job. It took a few weeks but I decided it was a worthwhile cause and to accept the cha Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:29:40 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/1807941/Raising-a-Seeing-Eye-Dog http://www.scribd.com/doc/1752453/The-Air-Potato-Invasive-plant-that-creates-environmental-havoc by Denise Grant It’s a funny sounding name but this plant called the “Air Potato” can cause severe environmental problems. The crop was brought from Africa and Asia to Florida in 1905 to be evaluated as a crop but the taste is not as tasty as the regular potato. They are also somewhat bitter and can be potentially poisonous. Another drawback to the plant that researchers noticed was that it was quick to spread. Plants taken out of their natural habitat often become invasive in a new environment. Scientists and horticulturalists warned the government of this possible problem and to limit Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:22:30 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/1752453/The-Air-Potato-Invasive-plant-that-creates-environmental-havoc http://www.scribd.com/doc/1206069/My-first-interviews-with-the-Kingston-Trio-and-the-Smothers-Brothers My first interviews with the Kingston Trio and the Smothers Brothers by Denise Grant Everyone starts somewhere and I remember to this day my first interviews with entertainers. I would be writing a preview story for a show with the Kingston Trio opening for the Smothers brothers. I was new to writing for a newspaper; as a matter of fact this would be my first article and first interviews. And I almost missed out! I didn’t take the newspapers early deadline into account or the entertainer’s schedules so I only had five days to get interviews and write a story. No one in the office thought I Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:55:38 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/1206069/My-first-interviews-with-the-Kingston-Trio-and-the-Smothers-Brothers http://www.scribd.com/doc/1085784/Automotive-Theme-Garden-Creative-Gardens Automotive Theme Garden - Creative Gardens by Denise Grant Once in a while you just want a different look for your garden. I have several gardens and always look for something different to do. One spring I was thinking what could I do this year when my eyes spotted the eyesore that had been haunting me for a few years… The abandoned car. My brother had brought a car in to use for extra parts and it ended up in the side yard past the garage with the hood removed along with some of the other usable interior car pieces. It still had a few pieces that could possibly be used so it had not been re Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:12:23 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/1085784/Automotive-Theme-Garden-Creative-Gardens http://www.scribd.com/doc/1057367/Garden-Art-Monets-paintings-are-a-garden-study-on-canvas Garden Art - Monet’s paintings are a garden study on canvas by Denise Grant Gardening and art go hand in hand and a perfect example of that is the work of Claude Monet. Claude Monet’s work is well known and has had such an impact on so many people. Artists have studied it for years. It’s a style that seems to fit in with most decors and most people can find something they relate to in the work. Money was a turn of the century French Impressionist who painted in his garden, particularly his water garden at his home, which was called Giverny. He painted his water lily pond in the soft purp Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:20:14 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/1057367/Garden-Art-Monets-paintings-are-a-garden-study-on-canvas http://www.scribd.com/doc/1057355/Garden-History-Thomas-Jeffersons-Monticello-Plantation-Gardens Garden History - Thomas Jeffersons Monticello Plantation Gardens There are many wonderful and famous gardens around the world. One of my favorite gardens is relatively close to me: the Monticello gardens at Thomas Jefferson’s Plantation in Virginia. Thomas Jefferson loved to garden and would collect seeds while traveling in the United States and overseas. Those who knew of his interest would send him unique seeds and plants from all over the world. Many of these seeds are now considered heirloom seeds and are valued for their history and unique characteristics. Unfortunately Jefferson would Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:04:02 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/1057355/Garden-History-Thomas-Jeffersons-Monticello-Plantation-Gardens http://www.scribd.com/doc/1040766/Gardening-History-Governor-Christophe-and-the-gourd Gardening History - Governor Christophe and the gourd by Denise Grant There is no doubt Gourds have a long history and many uses from utensils, instruments, and crating purposes. There are so many gourd varieties that it is harden to count them all. What makes this harder is that the same gourd had different names in different countries. But the gourd holds a unique history in Haiti Henri Christophe, 1767-1820, was a freed black slave who helped Toussaint L’ouverture in the liberation of Haiti. He was considered to be a revolutionary leader and was know for having an energetic but rather tyr Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:36:12 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/1040766/Gardening-History-Governor-Christophe-and-the-gourd