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Posted by Pogonip on February 13, 2008, 2:04 am
FarmI wrote:
>
>
>>I would submit that it is an adaptation, and a very sensible one in your
>>case. This was not my source, but was the first result on Google to my
>>inquiry:
>>http://www.allaboutlawns.com/lawn-maintenance-care/landscaping-and-gardening/the-history-behind-lawns.php
>
>
> Just found this site of sheep on the White House lawn. I thought was quite
> priceless:
> http://www.landscape-america.com/history/history_lawn.html
>
>

Agreed. I wouldn't mind some fluffy white sheep, or perhaps a goat --
but the zoning forbids it.

Here in the desert, we're between a rock and a hard place. On the one
hand, we are urged to use little water and to "xerascape" our yards, and
on the other hand we are encouraged to have "curb appeal" and no weeds.
Well, as far as I can tell, the basic definition of "weed" is "that
which will grow without cultivation." House plants here are weeds in
south Florida.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/

Posted by BEI Design on February 13, 2008, 2:59 am

Pogonip wrote:
>
> I think it has the same roots. Only the well-to-do can
> afford fallow land. A place to play croquet and
> badmitten - both of which I probably mispelled. A
> pasture without a cow or a goat or even some chickens
> must be an indicator of wealth, right? Even more so if
> the growth is cut but not put to use. Aspirations of
> grandeur.

Nah, a nice lawn is a perfect place for children, and later
grandchildren, to play safely! ;-)

Beverly



Posted by Pogonip on February 13, 2008, 4:17 am
BEI Design wrote:
> Pogonip wrote:
>
>>I think it has the same roots. Only the well-to-do can
>>afford fallow land. A place to play croquet and
>>badmitten - both of which I probably mispelled. A
>>pasture without a cow or a goat or even some chickens
>>must be an indicator of wealth, right? Even more so if
>>the growth is cut but not put to use. Aspirations of
>>grandeur.
>
>
> Nah, a nice lawn is a perfect place for children, and later
> grandchildren, to play safely! ;-)
>
> Beverly
>
>

There's a city park with a playground across the street from my house.
Tennis courts, too.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/

Posted by BEI Design on February 13, 2008, 2:38 pm


Pogonip wrote:
> BEI Design wrote:
> > Pogonip wrote:
> >
> > > I think it has the same roots. Only the well-to-do
> > > can afford fallow land. A place to play croquet and
> > > badmitten - both of which I probably mispelled. A
> > > pasture without a cow or a goat or even some chickens
> > > must be an indicator of wealth, right? Even more so
> > > if the growth is cut but not put to use. Aspirations
> > > of
> > > grandeur.
> >
> >
> > Nah, a nice lawn is a perfect place for children, and
> > later grandchildren, to play safely! ;-)
> >
> > Beverly
> >
> >
>
> There's a city park with a playground across the street
> from my house. Tennis courts, too.

I don't live "in the city", we had to provide our own
playground...
;-)

Beverly



Posted by Pogonip on February 13, 2008, 3:57 pm
BEI Design wrote:
> Pogonip wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>
>>There's a city park with a playground across the street
>>from my house. Tennis courts, too.
>
>
> I don't live "in the city", we had to provide our own
> playground...
> ;-)
>
> Beverly
>
>

I love living in the city. There is a large hospital about four blocks
from my house. The grocery store is five blocks in a different
direction. In addition to the park across the street, there's a
regional park about 10 blocks behind us. There's a CVS pharmacy across
from the grocery store. The main library is not far. Then there's
Starbucks, 7-11, gas stations, dry cleaners, locksmiths, a bookstore,
delis, office supplies, and other businesses within three to ten blocks.
There's a fire station up the next street and a fire hydrant next door.

I have lived in small towns, small cities, big cities, suburbs, and in
the "country." I'll take city living anytime.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/

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