A quick
survey of the Garden Club of America Collection at the Archives of American Gardens
yields thousands of images showcasing features like parterres, espaliers, and
allées. To the seasoned gardener, these terms are
commonplace and discussed with ease. To
the novice just beginning to sift through the language of gardens, however, these
terms may be a curious sight. Due to their
immense gardening influence over time, we have the French to thank for so many
gardening terms that have become second nature to us.
Parterre.
Wildflower Farm, Bedford Hills, NY.
Richard Felber, photographer. 2007.
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Frazier Reams, photographer. 2000.
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Nancy D. Etheridge, photographer. 2002.
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Other gardening terms we Américains have adopted from the French language
include:
- jardinere
- tuteur
- orangerie
- niche
- chaise longue
Andrew Harris, 2012 Winter/Spring Intern
Archives of American Gardens
Smithsonian Gardens
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Love the pictures!
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