Дом и сад №46 4 Winter garden with French charm . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 «The garden is laid out around an ancient farm of the XVIII century. Ruined barns and forgotten barrens are transformed through the efforts of monsieur and madam Т. into…» The history of almost every second private garden in France is described by such phrases. But the garden in the village of Diebolsheim, lost in the valleys of Alsace somewhere in between the majestic Rhine and the well-known Alsace vineyards, differs from the general line of stereotypes and comparisons. The Ambiance-Jardin garden’s charm is in Sergey Karepanov’s photochronicle. Winter is about to come . . . . . . . . 24 In the Nicolas and Gillian Loake‘s snowdrops 16-years-old collection, Galanthus elwesii ‘Comet’ is one of the most hardy plants, flowering all winter long. In the Beach House estate’s garden of total two acres about 200 versions of this most long-awaited flower are collected. Roses on box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Lawkland Hall has been the Bowrings’ house for 50 years already — and all that time its garden has been giving a vital energy, which cannot be muffled even by severe climate of Northern Yorkshire. Its owner, Ms. Felicity Bowring, told us about life and history of that garden arranged at the height of 500 m above sea level. David Domoney’s 10 rules: choosing garden plants . . . . . . . . 64 Famous UK landscape designer David Domoney considers that the choice of planting material for a new garden design is not so terrible, as it may seem at first sight. The winner of the most honorable gardener’s Royal Horticultural Society award «The Most Creative Garden» offers 10 special rules to our readers. Following them you will much more easily choose plants for your garden. Coniferous classics. . . . . . . . . . . . 72 The North America’s rampant flora is famous for many unique plants, particularly — for its wonderful coniferous trees. In the XIX century European forestry professionals were engaged in their introduction, and a whole variety of «Americans» have got the second native land in the Old World gardens. Since then several decorative kinds of a fir (Picea pungens Engelm), named «blue» or «silvery», have deserved a special popularity. In the following article Evgeny Tarasov will tell you much interesting about it. Shadowed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Majority of plants prefers open sunny garden areas, but there is also a vast diversified group of spectacular grassy perennials, created by the nature especially for shady and cool garden corners. Here you may read about advantages and possibilities of use shade-enduring and shade-requiring plants. Secrets of Korean garden . . . . . . 82 South Korean gardening traditions originates in centuries. Correctly designed garden creates sensation of privacy, serenity and completeness. It promotes finding of harmony and perfection of spirit. At the same time Korean garden itself is the secret which opens not to each person visiting it. The author is trying to come nearer to the solution of this attractive puzzle. Modern flocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 The first flocks-wallpaper production was launched in the early XVII-th century in England and France. Magnificent variations of the ancient fabrics’ designs, presented today, are a perfect alternative to the cut XVIII century’s velvet, and they have a huge potential which allows to decorate any room — from the magnificent baroque styled one to ascetic strictly living space. Floral artists stand for luxury . . . . 92 This winter floristic fashion tops are the most improbable sophisticated compositions of exotic flowers together with porcelain figures of animals and birds. Dutch floral artists’ ideas, unexpected and courageous, are a source inspiring to create nice interior items. The call of the wild . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Cooking on fire is the original basic principle in cookery. Modern garden stoves (barbecue stoves) continue ancient tradition of outdoor cooking on coals. From wasteland to oasis . . . . . . 108 It is not enough just to build a country house. You should take care of surrounding area. We mean not only a landscape, but also terraces, paths to reservoirs and other open areas for comfortable leisure time. Materials and designs of all-year-round maintenance garden coverings are a subject discussing in this article. Power autonomy . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Majority of household devices cannot work without power supplies. In order to do without any extra efforts when the electric power supply fails or its capacity is limited, it is quite smart to get one more technical assistant — a household power station. But before doing that you should understand, what electric generator is optimum for your country house. № (46)’2009 1 1 Contents 18 82 44 34
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