Lawns: Is yours giving sun king or pink flamingo?
Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things
09/24/24
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"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are," said an English poet. What can a well-manicured lawn reveal about social status, our relationship to the Earth and the American Dream? A surprising amount. From fancy French palace gardens to suburban America, come along for the garden party as we mow over the history of the lawn – and ask if its time is up.
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