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Post by olhillbilly on Jan 27, 2009 6:18:21 GMT -6
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.........
gar·den Pronunciation: \ˈgär-dən\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English gardin, from Anglo-French gardin, jardin, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German gart enclosure — more at yard Date: 13th century 1 a: a plot of ground where herbs, fruits, flowers, or vegetables are cultivated b: a rich well-cultivated region c: a container (as a window box) planted with usually a variety of small plants 2 a: a public recreation area or park usually ornamented with plants and trees <a botanical garden> b: an open-air eating or drinking place c: a large hall for public entertainment -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Just puttin this here for easy access so I dont havta go lookin for it. And as a reminder as to how small or how large a garden can be an still be a garden. hb
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Post by naturelovr on Jan 27, 2009 10:15:57 GMT -6
HB...i saw the subject title and thought maybe you were gonna' get all philosophical or poetic regarding gardens....
an' we get merriam-webster instead....
i'm kinda' disappointed.....
woulda' loved to hear what you would come up with in thinkin' deeply on gardens.....
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