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History of Garden Design
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Gardening
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01/26/2010

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the english word garden
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from the french 'jardin'
teutonic roots of the word "yard"
-an enclosure, usually walled or fenced
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christion tradition
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the garden of eden
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muslim
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fourfold garden
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japanese gardens
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a place of spirituality
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india gardens
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a place of entertaining
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persian
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hunting parks
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repton
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an english garden designer
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gardens are made up of every cnceivable shape and type, for almost any reason, such as;
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food, medicine, pleasure, escape, religion and psychic needs
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two roles of a garden
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function and sanctuary
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why do we garden
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pleasure
status
power
religion
food
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gardens six elements
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landform(contours)
water and water features
vertical structures(buildings, etc)
horizontal structures(pavings and paths)
vegetation
climate
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garden design deals with
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internal layout of enclosed space
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landscape design deals with
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relationship between enclosures and their surroundings
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three classes of garden types
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for the body
for activity
for the spirit
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gardens for the body
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place garden
dmestic garden
medicinal garden
public parks
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gardens for activity
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hunting park
botanical garden
dports park
arboretum
flower garden
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garden for the spirit
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temple garden
ceremonial garden
grotto
national park
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grotto
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an artificial recess or structure made to resemble a natural cave
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gardens have many names
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a grove, parks, landscape, wilderness and orchard, etc
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agrarian
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of, relating to, or characteristic of farmers or their way of life ,organized or designed to promote agricultural interests
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civilizations learned to harness water
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creating dams, canals and sluices
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sluice
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: an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow b : a body of water pent up behind a floodgate
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the first gardens
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were dependent on topography and climate
started where water came from melting snow or rivers
source of food
useful-fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers as offerings
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all early gardens were irrigation dependant
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water provided by nature or humans
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irrigation methods
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canals
wells
shaduf
flood control
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rill
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a very small book
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warble
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a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
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potentates
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one who wields great power or sway
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menagerie
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: a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
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veneration
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: respect or awe inspired by the dignity, wisdom, dedication, or talent of a person
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