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GARDENING LEGACY
In 1991, Wisconsin factory worker Bill Minkey answered a seed-saving ad; by 2017, he had contributed nearly 500 plant varieties to Seed Savers ExchangeBill Minkey embarked on his seed-saving adventure in 1991 after spotting a small ad in a newspaper. This spark of interest evolved into a p...- In 1998, an Australian couple discovered glow-worms on a forgotten 30-acre property. 11 years later, they turned it into a rainforest attraction without cutting down a single treeBack in 1988, Ian and Jennifer Moore from Australia kicked off an amazing eco-tourism adventure in Queensland. They started with a beautifu...
- In 1969, Chicago mother of seven lost her husband to lung cancer and saw her kids suffer from respiratory issues. She used family's heath crisis to expose toxic neighbourhood, became the mother of environmental justice movementHazel Johnson transformed a personal tragedy into a lifelong battle against environmental pollution after losing her husband to lung cancer...
- In 2002, TV mogul Michael King paid $11 million for a Los Angeles property and built a 15,642-sq-ft mansion; 16 years later, his estate sold it for $33.85 millionThe former residence of Michael King in Pacific Palisades has been sold for a stunning $33.85 million, setting a record in the luxury real ...
- Amitabh Bachchan lives in a 10,000-sq-ft two-storey Juhu bungalow with baroque paintings, prayer room, life-sized portraits, huge trees and warm interiorsAmitabh Bachchan's home 'Jalsa': Amitabh Bachchan’s home Jalsa is a two storey bungalow of more than 10,000 sq ft in Juhu, Mumbai. It has b...
- An Oregon farmer began stacking rocks at age 52 as a winter hobby; over 17 years, his bridges, castles and miniature landmarks grew into Petersen Rock GardenRasmus Petersen created a remarkable rock garden in Oregon after clearing stones from his farm. This garden, initially a hobby, evolved int...
- A Pittsburgh man bought a $10,000 building and spent decades covering it in murals and found objects; Randyland grew into a local art attractionRandy Gilson purchased a derelict building on Pittsburgh's North Side and created Randyland over thirty years. His efforts involved using d...
- Dolly Parton bought LA property for $750,000 in 1985 and sold it for $1.2 mn in 1990. Now, Hollywood Hills home is up for grabs for $7.95 mnDolly Parton’s former Hollywood Hills home is back on the market for $7.95 million. Parton and Carl Thomas Dean bought the Los Angeles prop...
- From Jackie Kennedy to Jill Biden: Michelle Obama looks back at how first ladies changed the White House while protecting its historic legacyMichelle Obama praises Jackie Kennedy for her role in preserving the White House's history and significance. She emphasizes the necessity f...
- In 1991, Intel co-founder Gordon Moore paid $6 million for 24 Woodside acres; 30 years later, his estate placed the property under a permanent conservation easementIn 1991, Gordon and Betty Moore acquired Mountain Meadow, a historic estate nestled in Woodside, California. They dedicated significant res...
- Wendell Berry found life’s deepest lessons in the soil and turned them into poetry, prose and a call to care for natureWendell Berry is an American farmer, novelist and poet. He farmed and also developed a body of writing focused on community, agriculture an...
- Anil Kapoor lives in Rs 30 crore Juhu bungalow he built by acquiring building’s individual floors one by one as his career progressed and features a London-inspired den, rooftop garden, private gym, prayer corner and hidden home theatreAnil Kapoor house tour: Anil Kapoor's four-storey Juhu bungalow reflects his long career and family life in Bollywood. He acquired the prop...
- A historic textile mill narrowly escaped demolition; developers preserved its historic elements and transformed the site into a mixed-use developmentA former textile mill in Belmont, North Carolina, has been revitalized into a mixed-use development. This project preserved historical elem...
- In 1912, Jennie Butchart began filling an exhausted quarry with soil brought by horse and cart in British Columbia; the project grew into a garden recognised as a national historic siteIn 1904, Jennie Butchart reimagined a former quarry, crafting an exquisite garden paradise that is still maintained by her family. Over the...
- In 2018, Buffalo moved 56,000 cubic yards of mud dug from its waterways to Unity Island; habitat quality rose 128.8%, and fish species doubledOnce thought to be lifeless, the Buffalo River is undergoing a remarkable transformation, showcasing the power of ecological restoration. E...
- In 2021, Queen Elizabeth II helped launch a tree-planting tribute; by its conclusion in 2023, more than three million trees had been planted in her nameThe Queen’s Green Canopy was created to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee and encourage tree planting across the nation. Launched ...
- In 2012, Bellingham used porcelain from 400 recycled toilets to build a roadway, diverting about 5 tons of waste from landfill. It earned the world's first official "Greenroads" certificationCities across the US are embracing creative solutions for eco-friendly infrastructure. In Bellingham, Washington, a unique project utilized...
- Motivational Quote of the Day by Jessica Lange: “I regret those times when I’ve chosen the…– Timeless life lessons from inspiring quote on regret, life choices, positivity and why you should let go of the pastQuote of the Day by Jessica Lange: Jessica Lange’s quote, “I regret those times when I’ve chosen the dark side. I’ve wasted enough time not...
- NBA legend Bill Walton redesigned his San Diego home’s roofs for solar and installed tanks holding 32,000 gallons of rainwater; his family worked on the garden for 45 yearsBasketball icon Bill Walton has long embodied the principles of sustainable living. Together with his wife Lori, he nurtured an impressive ...
- Quote of the Day by French novelist Marcel Proust: ‘Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom’ - a lesson on gratitude, happiness, relationships and emotional connection, and why the people who help us flourish deserve to be remembered, by the author of 'In Search of Lost Time'Quote of the Day: Marcel Proust believed gratitude for people who make us happy is essential. These individuals act as gardeners, helping o...
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