https://johnbartramlives.me/2014/10/01/its-all-about-the-plants-davidson-horticultural-symposium/2014-10-01T18:19:48+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2014/10/01/raleigh-north-carolina-horticultural-hot-spot/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_0107.jpgDSC_0107https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_0086.jpgDSC_0086https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_0078.jpgDSC_0078https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/14.jpg14https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/32.jpg3https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/13.jpg1https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1-21.jpg1 (2)2016-04-18T14:14:16+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2014/08/04/121st-annual-court-of-the-society-of-colonial-wars-state-of-new-jersey-princeton/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_0067.jpgDSC_0067https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/john-and-ann-professional.jpgJohn and Ann Professionalhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_0280.jpgDSC_0280https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_0246.jpgDSC_0246https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_0244.jpgDSC_0244https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_0213.jpgDSC_0213https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_0179.jpgDSC_0179https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_0060.jpgDSC_0060https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/7.jpg7https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/22.jpg22014-10-01T17:14:08+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2014/10/01/arch-street-friends-meeting-house/2014-10-01T16:26:34+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2014/07/04/exhibiting-bartrams-boxes/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/11.jpg1https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1-4.jpg1.4https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1-3.jpg1.3https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1-2.jpg1.2https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1-11.jpg1.1https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/4.jpg4https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/3.jpg3https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2.jpg2https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1.jpg1https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1-1.jpg1.12014-10-01T16:14:30+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2014/03/07/west-chester-university-tree-campus-usa/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0538.jpgWest Chester University, Tree Campus USA, John Bartram, Kirk R. Brown, Bartram's Oak, Darlington Herbarium, Humphrey MarshallThe surprise of coming up against a Franklinia leaf collected from Bartram's Garden in the first generation of its discovery.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/10.jpgWest Chester University, Tree Campus USA, John Bartram, Kirk R. Brown, Bartram's Oak, Darlington Herbarium, Humphrey MarshallIn the wilderness searching for colonies of wild Ginseng.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/91.jpgWest Chester University, Tree Campus USA, John Bartram, Kirk R. Brown, Bartram's Oak, Darlington Herbarium, Humphrey MarshallIn the Darlington Herbarium, perusing Humphrey Marshall's collection of Bartram's Garden Franklinia alatamaha.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/81.jpgWest Chester University, Tree Campus USA, John Bartram, Kirk R. Brown, Bartram's Oak, Darlington Herbarium, Humphrey MarshallSchedule 5 has students, faculty and the community planting trees on the West Chester University Campushttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/72.jpgWest Chester University, Tree Campus USA, John Bartram, Kirk R. Brown, Bartram's Oak, Darlington Herbarium, Humphrey MarshallThe Earth Day celebration carried over onto the Campus Quadrangle.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/63.jpgWest Chester University, Tree Campus USA, John Bartram, Kirk R. Brown, Bartram's Oak, Darlington Herbarium, Humphrey MarshallA true photographic opportunity.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/54.jpgWest Chester University, Tree Campus USA, John Bartram, Kirk R. Brown, Bartram's Oak, Darlington Herbarium, Humphrey MarshallA gathering of tree tenders.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/43.jpgWest Chester University, Tree Campus USA, John Bartram, Kirk R. Brown, Bartram's Oak, Darlington Herbarium, Humphrey MarshallFormal dedication of the Tree Campus USA with the great Bartram Oak standing behind.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/34.jpgWest Chester University, Tree Campus USA, John Bartram, Kirk R. Brown, Bartram's Oak, Darlington Herbarium, Humphrey MarshallThe office of the President of West Chester University. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Weisenstein with Mr. and Mrs. John Bartram.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/24.jpgWest Chester University, Tree Campus USA, John Bartram, Kirk R. Brown, Bartram's Oak, Darlington Herbarium, Humphrey MarshallJohn and Ann Mendenhall Bartram near the gothic arcade.2014-03-07T13:41:29+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2014/02/28/a-gardeners-studio/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/d10.jpgJohn Bartram Lives, Kirk R. Brown, Gardeners Studio, Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyKirk joins Sara out of context and out of character during the Press Preview of the Philadelphia Flower Show. It's an awesome experience to see the exhibits being installed!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/d9.jpgJohn Bartram Lives, Kirk R. Brown, Gardeners Studio, Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyThe audience was stilled by the discussion of John's position in horticultural history.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/d8.jpgJohn Bartram Lives, Kirk R. Brown, Gardeners Studio, Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyLouise Clarke was present to confirm some of the horticultural details.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/d7.jpgJohn Bartram Lives, Kirk R. Brown, Gardeners Studio, Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyI had a full house at the first appearance.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/d6.jpgJohn Bartram Lives, Kirk R. Brown, Gardeners Studio, Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyAfter the introduction, I had the audience to myself.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/d5.jpgJohn Bartram Lives, Kirk R. Brown, Gardeners Studio, Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyLarge format advertising. The best format there is!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/d4.jpgJohn Bartram Lives, Kirk R. Brown, Gardeners Studio, Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society"Wait a moment!"https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/d3.jpgJohn Bartram Lives, Kirk R. Brown, Gardeners Studio, Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyThe snake on the stick was a great topic of conversation. Throughout my entire appearance on the show floor.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/d2.jpgJohn Bartram Lives, Kirk R. Brown, Gardeners Studio, Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyThe amplification device suited my mood and costume.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/d1.jpgJohn Bartram Lives, Kirk R. Brown, Gardeners Studio, Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyJohn had help from the students at Williamson Technical School as well as the staff at PHS.2014-02-28T14:52:48+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2014/02/27/kimmel-center-and-chef-staibs-taste-of-history/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/61.jpgChef Walter Staib, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, A Taste of History, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia PAAt the post-performance reception, Chef Walter Straib had a moment to share his confidence with John Bartram.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/52.jpgChef Walter Staib, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, A Taste of History, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia PABen Franklin--as always!--was the life of the post-production party.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/5-2.jpgChef Walter Staib, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, A Taste of History, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia PA, Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson was in the spotlight. It was, after all, his birthday we were there to celebrate!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/5-1.jpgChef Walter Staib, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, A Taste of History, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia PA, Benjamin FranklinBen Franklin. Simply said. Well done!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/41.jpgChef Walter Staib, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, A Taste of History, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia PA, the President's WivesThe First Ladies enjoyed moments of conversation. https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/4-11.jpgChef Walter Staib, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, A Taste of History, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia PA, The President's WivesThe First Ladies treated Betsy Ross like an equal. This is an egalitarian democracy!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/32.jpgChef Walter Staib, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, A Taste of History, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia PA, In the Dressing RoomJohn Bartram is ready for the spotlight!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/3-1.jpgChef Walter Staib, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, A Taste of History, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia PAAlways contentious, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson played at gentlemanly combat.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/22.jpgChef Walter Staib, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, A Taste of History, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia PAThe women rehearse. How different we all are sans costumes.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/11.jpgChef Walter Staib, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, A Taste of History, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia PAThe rehearsal for the opening night was centered on General Washington. For him, there was no separate character or change of costume. Perfection.2014-02-27T14:10:23+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2014/02/26/saint-peters-festival/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/a12.jpgSt Peters Episcopal Church in the Great Valley, Kirk R. Brown, Sara E. Brown, John Bartram, Ann Mendenhall BartramThe love of my life. Ann. Sara. Forever.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/a11.jpgSt Peters Episcopal Church in the Great Valley, Kirk R. Brown, Sara E. Brown, John Bartram, Ann Mendenhall BartramAnn is among friends of the dance. https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/a10.jpgSt Peters Episcopal Church in the Great Valley, Kirk R. Brown, Sara E. Brown, John Bartram, Ann Mendenhall BartramReaching a consensus in meeting.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/a9.jpgSt Peters Episcopal Church in the Great Valley, Kirk R. Brown, Sara E. Brown, John Bartram, Ann Mendenhall BartramTraditional tatting.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/a8.jpgSt Peters Episcopal Church in the Great Valley, Kirk R. Brown, Sara E. Brown, John Bartram, Ann Mendenhall BartramAn 18th Century cooking demonstration.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/a7.jpgSt Peters Episcopal Church in the Great Valley, Kirk R. Brown, Sara E. Brown, John Bartram, Ann Mendenhall BartramEntertainment from the 18th Century.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/a6.jpgSt Peters Episcopal Church in the Great Valley, Kirk R. Brown, Sara E. Brown, John Bartram, Ann Mendenhall BartramA true Sheep's Meadow in the cemetery. The original lawn mowers.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/a5.jpgSt Peters Episcopal Church in the Great Valley, Kirk R. Brown, Sara E. Brown, John Bartram, Ann Mendenhall BartramThe cemetery has burials from the Revolutionary War.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/a4.jpgSt Peters Episcopal Church in the Great Valley, Kirk R. Brown, Sara E. Brown, John Bartram, Ann Mendenhall BartramThis is one of the reasons that John Bartram was thrown out of his meeting. https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/a3.jpgSt Peters Episcopal Church in the Great Valley, Kirk R. Brown, Sara E. Brown, John Bartram, Ann Mendenhall BartramA handsome couple. John and Ann Mendenhall Bartram.2014-02-26T14:18:31+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2014/02/26/going-to-the-hamptons-and-old-westbury/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/23.jpgMontauk Daisies, Hamptons, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, Old Westbury, Westhampton Beach Garden ClubThe dining room was crafted in the Georgian style. It was a room to entertain Kings.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/71.jpgMontauk Daisies, Hamptons, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, Old Westbury, Westhampton Beach Garden ClubOld Westbury Gardens gazebo at sundown.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/62.jpgMontauk Daisies, Hamptons, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, Old Westbury, Westhampton Beach Garden ClubOld Westbury Gardens. The mansion.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/53.jpgMontauk Daisies, Hamptons, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, Old Westbury, Westhampton Beach Garden ClubAh the lifestyle entices. The beach calls. Calm overtakes the senses.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/42.jpgMontauk Daisies, Hamptons, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, Old Westbury, Westhampton Beach Garden ClubHigh tea after the presentation before the Westhampton Beach Garden Club meeting in the Westhampton Country Club.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/33.jpgMontauk Daisies, Hamptons, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, Old Westbury, Westhampton Beach Garden ClubThe Westhampton Beach Garden Club gathered in the club house of Westhampton Country Club. It was a well-lit room.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1-5.jpgMontauk Daisies, Hamptons, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, Old Westbury, Westhampton Beach Garden ClubThe Great Beech on the West Terrace of Old Westbury Gardens. It was transplanted to this location as a mature tree.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1-4.jpgMontauk Daisies, Hamptons, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, Old Westbury, Westhampton Beach Garden ClubOld Westbury Gardens. The mixed flower borders. A perfect English pleasure garden.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1-3.jpgMontauk Daisies, Hamptons, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, Old Westbury, Westhampton Beach Garden ClubOld Westbury Gardens garden folly feature.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1-2.jpgMontauk Daisies, Hamptons, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, Old Westbury, Westhampton Beach Garden ClubThe 18th Century means of transport to and around Long Island New York.2014-02-26T14:17:40+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2014/02/25/michigan-herb-associates-in-congress/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0253.jpgJohn Bartram with Kirk R. Brown at the Michigan State University Lansing MI Herb Associates Annual Horticultural SymposiumJohn Bartram displays his knowledge of the natural medical pharmacopeia.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/9.jpgJohn Bartram with Kirk R. Brown at the Michigan State University Lansing MI Herb Associates Annual Horticultural SymposiumA reflection of the warmth in the room!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/8.jpgJohn Bartram with Kirk R. Brown at the Michigan State University Lansing MI Herb Associates Annual Horticultural SymposiumThe banquet was a sell-out! Notice that the centerpieces had John in a bottle. How perfectly captured I felt!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/7.jpgJohn Bartram with Kirk R. Brown at the Michigan State University Lansing MI Herb Associates Annual Horticultural SymposiumMembers and vendors interact. It's a natural occurrence.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/6.jpgJohn Bartram with Kirk R. Brown at the Michigan State University Lansing MI Herb Associates Annual Horticultural SymposiumVendors at the trade show represented a beautiful array of crafty botanicals and natural plants.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/51.jpgJohn Bartram with Kirk R. Brown at the Michigan State University Lansing MI Herb Associates Annual Horticultural SymposiumElderberry was the theme of the symposium. That's Sambucus Canadensis in the Linnaean nomenclatural system with the native found in the wilds of North America https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/4.jpgMichigan State University, Lansing Children's Garden, John Bartram, Kirk R. BrownIt's a small world of discovery in the Children's Garden at Michigan State University.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/31.jpgMichigan State University, Lansing Children's Garden, John Bartram, Kirk R. BrownThe beauty of the Children's Garden at Michigan State University is in the colorful details of arbors, houses, and paving. Even with winter's snow on the ground the garden presents a friendly, welcoming face to young people.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/21.jpgMichigan State University, Lansing Children's Garden, John Bartram, Kirk R. BrownColorful sunburst paving opens the experience at the Michigan State University Children's Garden.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2-11.jpgClaence E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum, Michigan State University, Lansing Children's Garden, John Bartram, Kirk R. BrownThe Michigan State University Clarence E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum has an imposing entrance to the grounds. 2014-02-26T14:16:37+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2014/02/25/bartrams-boxes-at-the-philadelphia-flower-show/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/4-1.jpgMajor awards Bartram's Boxes Williamson Technical School Kirk R. BrownThe major awards for this display on Bartram's Boxes reflected the student's dedication and passion to the subject. John Bartram would have been very, very proud!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/5.jpgDisplay from Williamson Tech on Bartram's Garden PHS, Philadelphia Flower ShowThe history of Bartram in his garden was explained by the display constructed by Williamson Technical School at the Philadelphia Flower Show.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/4-2.jpgBartram Garden Major AwardsThere were substantial awards given to the Williamson Technical School Booth on their demonstration of the Bartram's Boxes.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/3.jpgBartram's Boxes and seed materialThe display of seeds introduced by Bartram in his overseas shipments of botanical boxes was encyclopedic.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2.jpgBartram's Boxes seeds and samplesAll of the samples were displayed in historically authentic context. The boxes would actually have looked like this.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2-1.jpgWilliamson Technical Students with John BartramJohn Bartram fronting the Williamson Technical School booth on the historic Bartram's Boxes.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1-bartrams-garden-site.jpgJohn Bartram Philadelphia Flower ShowJohn and Ann Bartram in their recreated garden at the Philadelphia Flower Show2014-02-26T14:14:59+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/johns-live-appearances/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dsc_0804-e1324399322766.jpgJohn Bartram Kirk R. Brown, Colonial Dames, Garden Club of the City of New YorkJohn Bartram appears as the welcoming host with the doorman at the the house of the American Society of Colonial Dames.2016-04-18T14:16:26+00:00weekly0.6https://johnbartramlives.me/2013/06/23/red-bank-ann-whitall-and-a-flower-show/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dscn4129.jpgPlein Air artists reminded me of my son William's early attempts at painting.Plein Air artists reminded me of my son William's early attempts at painting.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dscn4120.jpgThe Whitall Mansion at Red Bank.The Whitall Mansion at Red Bank.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dscn4116.jpgThe flowers displayed at Red Bank for John Bartram's visit.The flowers displayed at Red Bank for John Bartram's visit.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dscn4109.jpgThe flowers displayed at Red Bank for John Bartram's visit.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dscn4108.jpgDSCN4108https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dscn4100.jpgDSCN4100https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dscn4099.jpgThe Whitall Surgery with John BartramThe Whitall Surgeryhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dscn4091.jpgThe flowers displayed at Red Bank for John Bartram's visit.Floral exhibits on the family room table.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dscn4090.jpgAnn Whitall and John Bartram.Ann Whitall and John Bartram.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dscn4086.jpgJohn Bartram in the kitchen of the Whitall MansionJohn Bartram in the kitchen of the Whitall Mansion2013-07-20T17:03:26+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2013/01/27/a-trip-to-south-carolina/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0084.jpgHortitopia, Kirk R. Brown, John BartramHortitopia is a congress of gardeners gathered together to discuss finer details of gardening.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0073.jpgBartrams Garden, Kirk R. Brown, John Bartram, Hortitopia, Greater Greenville Master Gardeners, south CarolinaLeaving my home on the Schuylkill River is always the start of a horticultural adventure.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0152.jpgJohn Bartram LectuingJohn Bartram speaks of his travels across the Eastern seaboard of the North American Colonies.2013-02-28T01:30:50+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2013/01/21/rooted-to-the-spot/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0111.jpgSteve TobinSteve Tobin signing monographs. Artist. Artistically.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0109.jpgDSC_0109https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0105.jpgDSC_0105https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0100.jpgThe cemeteryThe Cemetery. Glass. Memento mori. Headstones. Visit the room of memorieshttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0099.jpgDSC_0099https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0095.jpgDSC_0095https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0094.jpgDSC_0094https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0082.jpgDSC_0082https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0080.jpgDSC_0080https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0072.jpgBronze Forest Floor. John BartramForest Floor in Bronze. The finest technique in keeping with the Baptistry doors in Florence. Ancient and modern2013-01-25T22:23:15+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2013/01/20/international-arborists-gather/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0466.jpgAmerican Philosophical Society, John Bartram, Kirk R. Brown, International Society of ArboricultureI passed the American Philosophical Society's headquarters behind the State House on many a walk through the city of Philadlphia. The trees have prospered as well as the institution.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0580.jpgScattergood Bicentennial Celebration, John Bartram, Kirk R. Brown, International Society of ArboricultureLarge trees of great age are very expressive but silent sentinels in any landscaped space.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0516.jpgHistoric Tree, John Bartram, International Society of Arboriculture, Kirk R. BrownI always plan a detour when I hear that there's a monumental tree in the neighborhood. This is in the garden at Awbury Arboretum.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0668.jpgMagnolia spp. Stenton, James Logan, John Bartram, Kirk R. BrownYet another Magnolis to investigate. This one is in the garden at Stenton, James Logan's plantation house outside of Philadelphia in the modern community of Germantown. https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0688.jpgJohn Bartram views the garden at WyckIn any garden, John Bartram uses first his eyes and then his intelligence to identify the unique plant material and the botanical connections2013-01-21T02:08:34+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/ex-libris/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dsc_0013.jpgJohn Bartram with Andrea WulfJohn and Andrea each spoke for an historical and horticultural and educational seminar on a summer's day in Orefield, PA2020-03-03T19:38:58+00:00weekly0.6https://johnbartramlives.me/2012/05/31/john-bartram-celebrates-scattergood-foundations-bicentennial/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_0551.jpgScattergood Foundation and Friends HospitalThe main entrance to the Friends Hospital and the Scattergood Foundation. The massive trees on the grounds would be second generation from the original founding of the institution in the early 19th Century.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/thomas_scattergood1.jpgThomas Scattergood, Mournful ProphetThomas Scattergood was known throughout his ministry as the mournful prophet. It was a name to justify the impression given his only known portrait from life.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_0593.jpgJohn Bartram views the portrait of Thomas ScattergoodJohn Bartram recognizes Thomas Scattergood by his portrait hanging in the Foundation Director's office. He was minister to his flock and a boon to the community. His life was exemplary of his good works.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_0688.jpgJohn Bartram at the Wyck House Historic Rose GardenJohn Bartram considers the selection of heirloom and historic roses in the garden behind the Wyck House. Two hundred years later, the garden is still full to overflowing with the scent and sense of Quaker Horticulture in Philadelphia.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_0509.jpgJohn Bartram under the Chionanthus at Awbury ArboretumJohn Bartram momentarily rests on his travels through the world and centuries of Philadelphia Horticulture underneath the blooming Chionanthus at Awbury Arboretum. Awbury was home to generations of the Quaker Cope family and their descendants. https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_0672.jpgJohn Bartram at James Logan's StentonJohn Bartram walk many miles on his many trips to the plantation house of James Logan at Stenton. This was a very familiar return to his educational roots.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/scattergood-friends-registration.jpgScattergood Friends RegistrationThis is the official Registration publication for the upcoming Bicentennial programmin at Scattergood Foundation. Celebrate the Quakers in Horticulture and the Botanical Arts with 330 years of perspective!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_0498.jpgJohn Bartram at Independence HallJohn Bartram celebrates every July 4 at the center of the political world in the State House, downtown Philadelphiahttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bartram-and-bens-electricity.jpgJohn Bartram using Ben Franklin's Electricity GeneratorJohn Bartram examines a device used in the early treatment of mental disturbances. Benjamin Franklin was obviously involved...https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/scattergood-friends-1.jpgScattergood Bicentennial John Bartram CelebratesThe invitation for the official celebration of the Scattergood Foundation's BiCentennial Celebration has been sent to numerous recipients in the greater Philadelphia area.2013-01-04T03:28:36+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2013/01/01/williamson-free-school-gardeners-and-the-quaker-botanical-trade/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0172.jpgCarpentry Shop of the Williamson Free School, Kirk R. BrownThe senior carpentry class from Williamson Free School will be constructing the bones of the Philadelphia Flower Show Educational Exhibithttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0187.jpgJohn Bartram discovers the Franklinia alatamahaJohn and William Bartram discovered the unique Franklinia during a collecting trip along the Alatamaha River in Georgia.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0143.jpgWilliamson Free School Senior Horticulture Class and John BartramJohn Bartram joins the seniors of the Horticulture, Landscape and Turf class at Williamson Free School of Technologies.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0126.jpgPhiladelphia Flower Show miniature displayThis miniature model of Independence Hall displays the level of professionalism and horticultural excellence attained by featured exhibits on the show floor.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0161.jpgParade Ground of Williamson Free SchoolThe flag is displayed proudly on the parade ground of Williamson Free School where all classes and categories of students gather each morning for roll.2013-01-01T23:28:05+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2013/01/01/a-seeker-after-trees-and-truth/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0498.jpgJohn Bartram at Independence HallJohn Bartram traveled in company of the famous and the scholarly. His garden was only a short trip from the political center of Independence Hallhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0517.jpgJohn Bartram at Awbury ArboretumJohn Bartram under a record-holding tree. Regardless of genus or species, he invariably traveled out of his way to see the premiere example of the plants he went on to collect.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0681.jpgJohn Bartram searches the rose garden at Wyck for new species and varietiesJohn Bartram traveled far and wide to discover new genus and species. Here is admires the prized antique roses at another Quaker garden: Wyck.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bartram-in-the-library-at-stenton.jpgBartram in the Library at StentonJohn Bartram in the Library at Stentonhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_0483.jpgJohn Bartram at American Philosophical SocietyJohn Bartram co-founded the American Philosophical Society with his friend and mentor, Benjamin Franklin2013-01-03T03:09:05+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/11/06/populist-botanist/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0548.jpgJohn Bartram, Kirk R. Brown, Maitreyi Roy, Scattergood Bicentennial CelebrationJohn Bartram recognizes the winner of the Horticultural Illustration exhibit at the Scattergood Foundation's celebration of 200 years. He is shown with Maitreyi Roy, newly named Executive Director of Bartram's Garden.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0051.jpgJohn Bartram William Paca House Annapolis MDJohn Bartram returned to Annapolis MD this past summer. His lecture to the newly formed Annapolis Horticultural Society allowed him to visit the home of a former collegue and client, William Paca at his house and gardens.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0284.jpgAudience reviewing John Bartram's lecture at the Children and Gardening Symposium organized by the American Horticultural Society. John was honored to participate.John Bartram is reviewed by his audience after his presentation for the Children and Gardening Symposium. He was hosted at the University of Maryland by the American Horticultural Society.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_0276.jpgJohn Bartram an Children's Gardening SymposiumJohn speaks about his passionate desire to educate children into the mysteries of nature.2012-11-06T21:35:47+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/11/05/a-degree-in-landscape-contracting/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0036.jpgDSC_0036https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0032.jpgDSC_0032https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0028.jpgDSC_0028https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0022.jpgDSC_0022https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0026.jpgDSC_0026https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0011.jpgDSC_0011https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0009.jpgDSC_00092012-11-05T21:17:41+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/04/23/traveling-back-to-pittsburgh-garden-communicators-plan-and-dine/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_01571-e1335231403550.jpgAsian fusion dininghttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0154-e1335230517500.jpgRaw Fish is Asian Fusionhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0158-e1335230148816.jpgGWA Local Arrangements Committee 20142012-06-13T01:09:34+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/04/23/traveling-back-to-pittsburgh/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0074-e1335225654434.jpgDan Hinkley in Pittsburgh PADan Hinkley took the podium twice during the day of the Symposiumhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0071-e1335224587743.jpgThe crowd gathersShady Side Academy was a new venue for the conference. The crowd seemed to be pleased with the change in location. The facilities were amazing.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0118.jpgWho is a gardener?Mr. Brown tried to answer the question, "Who is a Gardener..." and used lavish photographic projections to illustrate his talk.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0117.jpgKirk R. Brown speaks on gardening smartlyThe topic was horticulture and I was not the speaker. It's nice when there are opportunities for Kirk to bask in the light of his peers.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0090.jpgSucculents on display!The succulents were just as their name implies. Tasty delights.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0088.jpgPlants at the Garden MarketplaceMany of the vendors were selling a fabulous collection of new plant introductions. The quality of the displays was exceptional.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0084.jpgA horticultural conucopia of sparkly bits, gibecrake, givegoves, and falbalas.A horticultural conucopia of sparkly bits, gibecrake, givegoves, and falbalas.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0079.jpgSpeakers and handler at the SymposiumSandy Feather is an extension agent from Western PA that I have known and respected for many years. She introduced Ruth Rogers Clausen and Barbara Pleasant.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0058.jpgA world of horticulture in PittsburghThis garden globe was displayed in the entry court of Phipps Conservatory. It set the tone for the entirety of the earth-saving weekend of topics at the Western PA Garden And Landscape Conferencehttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0040.jpgPhipps Conservatory International DisplayPhipps Conservatory was dressed for the day of the conference in international colors from all the world's flags.2012-04-24T00:53:29+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/04/21/design-class-for-the-future-of-landscapes-in-america/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0249.jpgNew Jersey Landscape Design SchoolBruce Crawford wrapped up the day with a discourse on developing "Community" around a botanic garden.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0247.jpgThe Lilac CollectionThe Lilac Collection added another texture to the garden plantings: that of the sense of smell.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0241.jpgThe Chair GardenThe chairs in the garden were empty. All of the people were in the classes devoted to the New Jersey Landscape Design Schoolhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0233.jpgRutgers Rain GardenThe new rain garden makes contemporary sense and adds remarkable sustainability as a topic on the design table.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0221.jpgRutgers Rain Garden Hardscape DetailsThe bluestone paving in the rain garden adds elements of texture, line, form and space to the overall design achievement.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0219.jpgStylophorum diphyllumThe native woodland poppy was wonderfully in sight during the day's rambles. This plant accompanied me on many of my journeys throughout the early colonies.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0214.jpgThe Rhododendron CollectionThe Rhododendron Collection was at the height of its seasonality. Beautiful color.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0211.jpgLandscape Design School AudienceThe audience seemed to enjoy all of the presentations on the last day of the design school.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0208.jpgThoughts on Sustainability and the American DreamAudience response was varied to "Sustainability and the American Dream." this response was unexplained at press time.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0187.jpgHistory of Landscape Architecture WWII to Contemporary Practitioners.The Mattes team of landscape architects presented history of the art and science of the craft since WWII2012-04-22T00:27:16+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/04/19/a-many-centenary-birthday/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5771.jpgThe Junior League in congress sat in wrapt attention.As John was relating his historical adventures the crowd sat politely silent and appeared to attend his tale.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5777.jpgMs. Graham Boose, President with John BartramJohn Bartram shared conversation with the President, Ms. Graham Boose.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5774.jpgJohn Bartram at his luncheon tableA hearty meal at the Junior League's Garden Meeting was enjoyed by my healthy appetitehttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5781.jpgJane Acton showing John Bartram how to wear a hat!Jane and John ending the afternoon with a contest of hats. I love hats!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5779.jpgMs. Mary Cloud Hollingshead and John BartramMs. Mary Cloud Hollingshead regaled John Bartram with stories of his own travels. I was very impressed!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0007.jpgThe garden club gathers for John Bartram's LectureThe audience takes its seats for the afternoon's lecture to begin.2012-04-20T00:53:26+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/03/11/good-bones-part-i-of-philadelphia-quaker-land-grant-tour/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0299-e1331513973777.jpgThe CatLe Chathttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0251-e1331513703117.jpgA ghost of a gardenA ghost of a garden entry.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0302-e1331513381200.jpgThe rabbit and the catThe rabbit and the cat play out a dramatic scene from the likes of Aesop's Fables.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0306-e1331513078214.jpgThe espalier FagusThe beech was espaliered on a 19th century piece of wrought iron.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0278-e1331512761677.jpgSciadopitys verticillataThe Sciadopitys verticillata was showing cones.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0281-e1331512474803.jpgThe camellia was in bloomThe camellia was in bloom on a south-facing stone wall.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0309-e1331512097885.jpgThe eagle gardenThe eagle garden with flanking Hemlocks pruned and formed into a unique cloud of evergreen.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0259-e1331511741478.jpgThe fountains were stillThe fountains were still.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0255-e1331511414947.jpgThe grand staircaseThe grand staircase leads to the wonders of the many garden rooms. Animals abound in stone, terra cotta, bronze, steel, and concrete. https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0314-e1331510909243.jpgThe Franklinia alatamahaNext to the courtyard is the magnificent Franklinia alatamaha. It's largre size and advanced age is being backed up by the three smaller trees that ring the central masterpiece.2012-03-14T18:43:59+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/03/11/good-bones-part-ii-jane-bowne-haines-a-quaker-for-feminine-education/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0338-e1331519448480.jpgEva MonheimThe labyrinth with Eva.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0341-e1331519225470.jpgThe LabyrinthThe Labyrinth is a very spiritual space. Everyone should be required to actively walk one once in every life.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0336-e1331518022194.jpgThe woodland walkThe woodland walk.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0337-e1331517711526.jpgThe Beatrix Farrand PergolaThe pergola at the end of the lawn, terrace and borders is undergoing renovation in 2012.2012-04-19T00:25:27+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/03/09/like-a-voyage-to-the-sandwich-islands/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0115-e1331317609381.jpgTropical orchidsOrchids drip from bamboo forests. Color and light is in abundance.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0652-e1331317251738.jpgThe great white lightMany thanks to Marie Mims Butler, fellow garden writer and Virginia traveler, for providing this fleeting view of the recorder of John's travels. It would appear that he is just bursting with the great white light of over-exposure.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0095-e1331316907656.jpgAn horticultural lava flowA recreation with fiery botanicals of the volcanic lava flowing across and through the islands.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0062-e1331316741197.jpgA chest filled with surprisesA visit to the flower show is like discovering a chest of many drawers. Each new opening, each new drawer is a surprise and a delight.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0061-e1331316577204.jpgPhiladelphia Flower Show, Hawaiian Still LifeAn Hawaiian still life.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0072-e1331316355613.jpgPhiladelphia Flower Show, Kirk R. Brown, John BartramBlack volcanic stones stacked as totems to the island gods. The grassy meadow basks in the artificial glow of theatrical lighting.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0051-e1331315280541.jpgPhiladelphia Flower Show, Kirk R. Brown, John BartramOn the beach under a palm umbrella, I can see my way clearly to the surf and sun on a tropical islandhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0011-e1331315083807.jpgUnder the SeaThe visitors to the flower show enter through a wave that places them under the sea on the trip to the Hawaiian Islands.2012-03-12T01:02:45+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/03/08/to-the-greatest-horticultural-show-on-earth/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0056-e1331238059831.jpgCabana and lap poolPut me into the scene of this cabana and lap pool and I will be a very happy man...dreaming of the days in the tropics.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0063-e1331237759685.jpgDream a little dream at the Philly Flower ShowAll of the exhibits on the show floor extend just another invitation to dream a little dream--indoors!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0021-e1331237516400.jpgTropical smiles of a summer night.Orchids against a volcanic mountain are like tropical smiles on a warm summer's night.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0059-e1331237307319.jpgPhiladelphia Flower Show Commercial ExhibitsThe landscapes are installed as they would be seen on a warm day in a tropical climate.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0077-e1331236236752.jpgStoney Bank Commercial Theme DisplayStoney Bank is one of the major commercial theme display exhibitors. They have been a show-stopping, prize-winning company for many, many years.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0005-e1331235853130.jpgGarden Writers convene at the Philadelphia Flower ShowPeggy Anne Montgomery, Dan Benarcik, Denise Schreiber, Marie Mims Butler, and Sara Brown joined fellow Garden Writers on a press tour of the Philadelphia Flower Show before its official opening. Leis were distributed amongst the participants.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0116.jpgColor and Drama and Light. TropicalsThe tropical heat of passionate colors cast a Hawaiian glow over the entire show floor.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0233-e1330898489757.jpgThe men behind the Philadelphia Flower Show commercial exhibits.These are the men behind the large commercial displays at the Philadelphia Flower Show: John Story, Jack Blandy, Michael Petrie.2012-03-08T20:37:29+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/02/19/ah-holey-cheeses/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn2694-e1329695662528.jpgFromagination Madison WisconsinEven more cheeses are available not from the state of pilgrimage: Wisconsinhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn2698.jpgFromagination Madison WisconsinIn addition to cheese, Fromagination also has a full selection of condiments, crispy crackers, and complements.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn2686-e1329694846661.jpgMadison Wisconsin State Capitol site of FromaginationThe storefront, Fromagination, is directly across the street from the State Capitol building in Madison Wisconsinhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn2697-e1329694423413.jpgWisconsin cheesesFromagination leaves nothing to the imagination when it comes to presenting native Wisconsin cheeses2012-02-20T00:26:24+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/02/18/thai-high/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn2801-e1329619245136.jpgOlbrich Botanic GardenOlbrich Botanic Garden boardwalk over the dry pond.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn2799-e1329618926139.jpgThe Thai pavillion. The platform serves as a stage for dancers, ceremonial services and parties.The Thai pavillion has a platform for dancing, ceremonial services and parties.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn2787-e1329618228631.jpgThe Hindu Naga at the entrance to the Asian junglesThe Naga guards the entrance to the Asian jungle recreationhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn2788-e1329617905636.jpgNaga skin tilesThe skin of the Naga was represented by the scales of paving along the sinuous pathhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn2798-e1329617467350.jpgGold leaf and mirrors. Thai fine art and craftsmanshipThis Thai gable end is mortise and tenon construction. Gold leaf is hand applied and the roof shingles are high gloss, fire-glazed terra cotta.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn2781-e1329604268824.jpgThailand jewel in Olbrich gardenA jewel from Thailand viewed through the winter bones of Olbrich Botanic Garden in Madison Wisconsishttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn2790-e1329603860221.jpgThai pavillion Olbrich Botanical Garden Madison WIJohn Bartram observes with Thai pavillion at the Olbrich Botanical Garden Madison WI2012-02-19T21:34:32+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/02/17/a-winters-night/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn0358-e1329533088800.jpgFranklinia alatamahaFranklinia alatamaha captured in a painting. Extinct in the wild.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc_0218-e1329532719760.jpgHome is where the heart is. John BartramHome is where the dreams lead you at the end of the journeyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/italy-9-10-014-e1329532107967.jpgvia videoI have traveled many roads in the last monthhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc_0074-e1329530533162.jpg"Welcome home to Bartram's Garden!""Welcome home to Bartram's Garden!" always greeted me as I walked up the path to the house.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn2783-e1329529892189.jpgA tree in winterLike a tree in winter, I have been lean and drawn out.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/john-bartram-in-madison-wi-e1329529007976.jpgJohn Bartram in Madison WIJohn is caught in a frozen moment in Madison Wisconsin2012-02-23T12:14:09+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/01/24/pater-noster/2012-01-24T19:16:35+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/01/17/they-planted-trees-on-the-roof/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0260.jpgKauffmann Center Green RoofsMulti-level green roof.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0289-e1326833918848.jpgKauffman Center for the Performing ArtsThe end of the Kansas City experience on the way to the airport.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0234-e1326833672628.jpgKauffman Center for the Performing ArtsThe music and tonal coloration joined the spheres of art and performancehttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0253-e1326833521268.jpgKauffman Center for the Performing ArtsThe lobby expands out into the space between the performance venues.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0281-e1326831238294.jpgKauffman Center for the Performing ArtsThe Circle combines private boxes with grand tier seating.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0279-e1326830904878.jpgKauffman Center for the Performing ArtsThe fire curtain was down on the tour.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0270-e1326830636779.jpgKauffman Center for the Performing ArtsThese arcs of wood oppose the exterior shells of the building.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0269-e1326830432480.jpgKauffman Center for the Performing ArtsThe Symphony side of the Arts Center is a flexible concert space.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0244-e1326829886358.jpgKauffman Center for the Performing ArtsThe double shells of the exterior mask the opposing rings of the interior spaces.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0240-e1326829159573.jpgKauffman Center Green RoofThe green roof on the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts2012-01-18T03:59:44+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/01/06/in-the-bleak-midwinter/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0008-e1325874518781.jpgMoon Garden John Bartram Kirk R. BrownNarcissus bloom again in spring in the Moon Gardenhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/kirk2-e1325874185464.jpgThe Moon Garden Kirk R. Brown John BartramThe Moon Garden in a better season. The photograph was taken by a grand and glorious photographer, Karen Bussolini. She is a special friend and fellow communicator of sustainability.2012-01-18T00:46:06+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/01/08/i-allow-others-to-publish/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/9-e1326082650483.jpgBotticelli's VenusBotticelli was passionate about color and light. This was every bit of his Venus and the Birth of Spring. But she said she didn't come with shells.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/92-e1326082258452.jpgGarden WritersThese writers gathered to be acknowledged for the wisdom they bring to the horticultural table. We had a wonderful breakfast.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/91-e1326081504513.jpgGWA Breakfast at National Green CenterDr. Dirr stirred the audience when he appeared at the National Green Center Conference and Trade Show2012-01-18T00:45:06+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/01/16/ah-sweet-melissa-there-was-a-fashion-show/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/5-e1326768823625.jpgSweet Melissa Fashion Show Kansas City KansasThe author, Kirk R. Brown, doft a hat to stay tuned with the fashion harmonies.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/4-e1326768227306.jpgSweet Melissa RunwayMaria Zampini and Emily Bibens have a plantitude on the runway.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/8-e1326767770557.jpgSweet Melissa Fashion ShowThis fashion line up was waiting for the runway.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/000-e1326766915733.jpgSweet Melissa Fashion ShowIt was a rainbow collection of new plant introductions. We spent a day in OZ!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0104-e1326766210395.jpgSweet Melissa Fashion Show National Green CenterThe runway was crowded with fashionista.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0119-e1326765616922.jpgSweet Melissa Fashion Show"Yes Dorothy, there is a real Miss Kansas!"https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2-e1326765021997.jpgThe Fasion Melissas"One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress." Karl Lagerfeld2012-03-03T10:53:30+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/01/16/a-green-industry-summit-council/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0152-e1326762308364.jpgDr. David Renz, FacilitatorThe good Doctor was praised for his professional and efficient staging of the Association Summit.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0161-e1326761572940.jpgWomen in the room represented a wide cross section of industry associations.Sarah Woody Bibens was in a leadership capacity as Executive Director of the Western Landscape and Nursery Associationhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0158-e1326760509993.jpgGreen Industry SummitThe foolscap newsprint was a image from my youth. These elephant folio sized sheets were the same that Ben Franklin would have used in his print shop.2012-01-18T00:41:48+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2012/01/17/travels-through-a-green-nation/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0215-e1326819792978.jpgNational Green CenterNetworking opportunities were abundant. Michael Dirr confers with Reps from Bailey Nurseries and Ball Horticultural.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0205-e1326819618912.jpgNational Green CenterColor abounded in Kansas Cityhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0176-e1326819333137.jpgNational Green CenterThe latest in equipment for garden illumination. How I wish it had been available in my youth!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0029-e1326819167203.jpgNational Green Center Kansas City KSA trade show floor is full of the products from the world of nature. Evergreen!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0201-e1326818912115.jpgBall HorticulturalBall Horticultural put out a colorful display of their new selectionshttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dsc_0187-e1326818709950.jpgNational Green CenterThis is a trade show rebranded from the original Western Nursery and Landscape Association2012-01-18T00:40:03+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/12/14/a-garden-for-the-trees-part-ii-jenkins-arboretum/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0053-e1323908326796.jpgForest floor filled with ephemeral spring bloomsForest floor filled with ephemeral spring blossoms of Aquilegia canadense and Tiarellahttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0127-e1323907785464.jpgThe sun sets on a small leaf laurelThe sun sets on a small leaf laurel. One of the my personal favorites.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0066-e1323906909560.jpgA path along the small leaf laurel border at Jenkins ArboretumA path along the small-leaf laurel border at Jenkins Arboretumhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cypripedium-orchid-e1323907136889.jpgCypripedium OrchidCypripedium spp. (Lady-Slipper Orchid) is our native North American species. It can be found throughout the northeast on the floor of the forest.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0372.jpgMr. Harold Sweetman, Director Jenkins ArboretumMr. Harold Sweetman chats with John Bartram prior to his appearance at the lecture.2011-12-30T12:25:08+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/12/19/with-the-spirits-of-the-holiday/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0167-e1324328948540.jpgRhuby on John Bartram's CounterRhuby enjoys its moment in the spotlight on John Bartram's kitchen counterhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/john-bartrams-cats-favorite-spirit-e1324327729580.jpgJohn Bartram's Cat's Favorite Spirit!This would appear to be John Bartram's Cat's favorite spirit.2011-12-28T22:38:20+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/09/29/john-bartram-lives/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/3-john-bartram-e1324488714364.jpgJohn BartramJohn Bartram in his natural element dressed for the trials of the road.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bartram-and-franklinia.jpgJohn Bartram Kirk R. BrownJohn Bartram presents a Franklinia to visitors at his Philadelphia garden2012-01-03T17:08:02+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/12/23/with-the-saints-of-the-holidays-part-ii-saint-nicholas/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0016.jpgWithout SantaThe world would be a bluer place without Saint Nicholas!https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0014-e1324670272358.jpgSaint NicholasA shrine to Saint Nicholashttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0026-e1324668652728.jpgSanta CollectionSaint Nicholas has been transformed by time and customs. https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_00581-e1324667542421.jpgSt NicholasBefore there was Santa Claus, there was St. Nick. Jolly, plump, elvin.2011-12-23T20:12:23+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/12/23/with-the-saints-of-the-holidays/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0077-e1324661975531.jpgCarl LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus celebrating the Santa Lucia Festival with the Viking Lodgehttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0040-e1324657212529.jpgThe Star Children Santa Lucia Carl LinnaeusThe Star Children carry lights into the darkest night during the Santa Lucai pageanthttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0058-e1324656791910.jpgSanta Lucia FestivalThe Tomte are always the youngest children participating in the pageanthttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0032-e1324653828939.jpgEgger Chapel Muhlenberg College Carl LinnaeusThe choir is made up of members of the Viking Lodge. The children of the Santa Lucia Festival are family of Muhlenberg College Faculty.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0068-e1324651233215.jpgSanta Lucia Swedish Carl LinnaeusDr. Carolus Linnaeus celebrated the Festival of Santa Lucia in North America this year.2012-01-04T07:00:23+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/09/29/a-new-beginning/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/1-john-bartram-with-syringa-e1324476399737.jpg1 John Bartram with SyringaJohn Bartram on an adventure in Connecticut during a season when the Lilac trees were in bloom2011-12-21T14:14:24+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/12/20/when-colonial-dames-are-neither/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0795.jpgColonial Dames New York City Gardens Club John BartramTea was set and served after the horticultural presentation.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0801-e1324407972335.jpgColonial Dames of New YorkJohn in the gracious entry hall of the magnificent Colonial Dames when speaking with members of the City Gardens Club of the City of New York.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0804-e1324406641619.jpgNational Society of Colonial Dames of AmericaJohn Bartram interrupts the official duties of the Doorman of the house belonging to the National Society of Colonial Dames of America2011-12-20T19:36:46+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/09/30/posting-quotes/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dscn0344.jpgBartram in front of his library windowBartram carved the lintel over his library window with his epitaph2011-12-16T14:44:13+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/10/04/%e2%80%9cannoso-robore-quercus%e2%80%a6%e2%80%9d/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/quercus-rubra-in-fall.jpgQuercus rubra in FallBartram added species variety and color to Britains fall landscape designs2011-12-16T14:43:36+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/10/06/proven-winners-in-wayne-woods-garden-club/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc_0055-e1317929991701.jpgThe group photographerJohn Bartram encourages photographs.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc_0054-e1317929834599.jpgCatalogue Proven WinnersAttention to the latest plant releases from Proven Winners. A new season of bloom and delight.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc_0056-e1317923296581.jpgWayne Woods Garden ClubWayne Woods Garden Club with a demonstration of Proven Winners in the horticultural world.2011-12-16T14:42:28+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/10/16/cogito-ergo-sum/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bartram-at-awbury.jpgBartram at AwburyJohn always finds it odd that "English-style" landscapes in this country utilize most all of the trees that he introduced to England.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc_0527.jpgDSC_0527https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/thomas-jefferson.gifThomas JeffersonMr. Thomas Jefferson from lifehttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/rene-descartes.jpgRene DescartesPhilosopher Descarteshttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/jefferson-redact-of-bible.jpgJefferson Redact of BibleJeffersonian Bible Clippings2012-01-07T16:36:09+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/10/18/watersheds-and-turning-leaves/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cooks-creek-association.jpgCooks Creek AssociationCook's Creek Watershed Associationhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/stephanie-at-the-door.jpgStephanie at the DoorStephanie Cohen's open door policy extends to her house, garden and life. She welcomes one and all to her bountiful brand of wisdom, wit and verve.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/botanic-garden-sign.jpgBotanic Garden SignWe have images in our mind's eye that make our personal and private garden a masterpiece. Whether the fact matches the dream is left to the definition of those friends that we allow to visit.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc_0061-e1318285928800.jpgCooks Creek Watershed PresidentW. Scott Douglas, President Cook's Creek Watershed Association2011-12-16T14:29:44+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/11/09/observing-the-political-process/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/franklin-sage.jpgFranklin SageBenjamin Franklin imagines himself the most sagacious of the founding fathers.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/farmer-jefferson.jpgFarmer JeffersonT. Jefferson made many connections between farming his land and running the American confederation of states. It was largely to him that we owe today's concept of political parties.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/farmer-george.jpgFarmer GeorgeGen. George Washington thought of himself, first and foremost, as a farmer. He was a man after my own calling. He was a man of the earth.2011-12-16T14:28:46+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/11/22/the-tooth-is-in-the-telling/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dentist-office-18th-century.jpgDentist office 18th CenturyEven still today, people are forced to wait in anticipation of visiting the dentist in his lair. Although pain is not at the forefront of one's mind, a person would do well to care for his teeth rather than deal with the alternative.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/george-washington-and-his-teeth.jpgGeorge Washington and his TeethGeorge Washington is always viewed very close-mouthed. Many supposed that was because he was boring, or secretive, or prudent.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/national-bird-turkey.jpgNational Bird TurkeyA preening turkey is an excellent symbol of this country's devotion to celebration of Thanksgiving.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/it-was-like-pulling-teeth.jpgIt was like pulling teethDentistry and pain go together in 18th century society.2011-12-16T14:27:34+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/12/15/a-garden-for-the-trees-part-iv-awbury-arboretum/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0558-e1323921123821.jpgAwbury ArboretumJohn Bartram welcomes all of the captains in the Cope Househttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0532-e1323920700148.jpgJohn in an English-style Landscape Awbury Arboretum Kirk R.BrownJohn Bartram stands at a focal point in an English-style landscape at Awbury Arboretum. It is the closest that he's gotten to the actual thing.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0470-e1323919953609.jpgCope House, Awbury Arboretum Germantown PAThe original Cope house at the heart of the Awbury Arboretumhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0473-e1323919414194.jpgCope HouseThe Cope house in the English-style landscape of the Awbury Arboretumhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/awbury-arboretum-ground-plan-map.pngAwbury Arboretum Ground Plan MapGround plan for the creation of the Cope family compound that was to become Awbury Arboretumhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sea-chest-construction.jpgSea Chest ConstructionConstruction of a sea chest sturdy enough to withstand the weather of the North Atlantic crossing.2011-12-16T14:24:57+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/12/14/building-a-garden-for-the-trees-part-i/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0389.jpgJohn Bartram talks to his audienceJohn Bartram speaks to his audience at Medford Leas Arboretumhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dscn0355.jpgJohn Bartram on the Schuylkill River LandingJohn surveys the extent of his land along the river south of Philadelphia Pennsylvania2011-12-15T18:35:34+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/2011/12/15/a-garden-for-the-trees-part-iii-medford-leas-arboretum/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_0378-e1323914516307.jpgPinelands Garden ClubA large group was gathering as J. David Bartram help John set up his presentation for the day's entertainment.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dscn1420-e1323912720485.jpgMedford LeasJohn Bartram is pictured with his great grandson J. David Bartram, the wife of David's son John, and David's own grandson who is also named John. This is a unique view into four generations of my numerous descendants. 2011-12-15T18:15:08+00:00monthlyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/about-2/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/kirk-speaking-e1317919081834.jpgKirk SpeakingKirk R. Brown in an appearance as himselfhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/about-title-4.jpgCacoethes scribendihttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/frederick-law-olmsted-e1317916879817.jpgFrederick Law OlmstedFrederick Law Olmsted in an allee of his company's design at the Indianapolis Museum of Arthttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/this-one-to-use-e1317916665904.jpgKirk R. Brown in his gardenKirk R. Brown in his own gardenhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/about-title-3.jpgEloquentiahttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/photographer-kirk-in-rome-e1317916925712.jpgPhotographer Kirk in RomeKirk on assignment for John Bartram in Romehttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/about-title-2.jpgCurriculum vitaehttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/about-title-1.jpgAmanuensis2014-09-17T11:50:24+00:00weekly0.6https://johnbartramlives.me/quotes/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dsc_0169-e1317911645196.jpgMichael Dirr and Mike SikesA pair of contemporary botanists: Dr. Michael Dirr and Mr. Michael Sikes gathering research data in the garden of Coach Vince Dooley in Athens, Georgiahttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dsc_0209.jpgJohn plowing a field in Floridahttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dsc_0055-e1317414314149.jpgDSC_0055John Bartram meets Michael Dirr and Coach Vince Dooleyhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bartram-epitaph.jpgBartram EpitaphCarved into the lintel over the window of the library is the closest thing to John Bartram's epitaph.2011-10-06T14:37:31+00:00weekly0.6https://johnbartramlives.me/photo-gallery-of-the-travels/https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/john-at-kings-gap-and-ilex-verticillata-e1317659339353.jpgJohn Bartram at King's Gap PA with Ilex verticillataMr. Bartram appeared at a Landscape Design School by invitation of the Pennsylvania Federated Garden Clubshttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/andrea-wulf-and-john-bartram-e1317658853625.jpgAndrea Wulf and John BartramAndrea Wulf appeared with John Bartram on a program with her new book, "Founding Gardeners.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bartram-observing.jpgBartram observingThe man was always at home on his farm. https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bartram-on-his-porch.jpgBartram on his porchJohn would often welcome world travelers to his garden from the height of his front porchhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bartram-surveying-his-farm-e1317413059117.jpgBartram surveying his farmBartram surveys his farm from the comfort of his Kingsessing Estatehttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bartram-writing-crop-e1317412741652.jpgJohn Bartram begins his correspondenceJohn in a familiar pose of writing to his many horticultural correspondants.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bartram-at-mt-vernon1.jpgBartram at Mt VernonJohn Bartram had many fellow farmers among the original founding fathers.https://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bartrams-gardening-e1317412605550.jpgBartram's GardeningBartram captured in the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernonhttps://johnbartramlives.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bartram-on-the-potomac-e1317412644148.jpgBartram on the PotomacJohn Bartram dressed for gardening at George Washington's Estate2012-12-18T20:25:35+00:00weekly0.6https://johnbartramlives.medaily1.02020-03-03T19:38:58+00:00