Thursday, October 15, 2009

“Maryland Home, Garden and Living Show - Weblogs.baltimoresun.com” plus 4 more

“Maryland Home, Garden and Living Show - Weblogs.baltimoresun.com” plus 4 more

Maryland Home, Garden and Living Show - Weblogs.baltimoresun.com

Posted: 15 Oct 2009 05:57 AM PDT

 

 

The Maryland Home, Garden & Living Show, the region's largest show of its kind, will showcase the newest items and hottest trends in high-quality home, garden and lifestyle products at the Timonium State Fairgrounds this weekend.

 Visitors will see the latest home entertainment technology in the life-size "man caves" and meet celebrity antiques appraiser Dr. Lori during free assessments of their heirlooms and yard sale finds.

· More than 400 exhibitors with the latest products and services for home and garden
· Free consultations with nationally renowned antiques appraiser Dr. Lori
· Three "Man Caves" custom designed in the style of famous Marylanders
· 10 fully-landscaped, live gardens
· Maryland Fall Craft Show

For more information, visit www.mdhomeandgarden.com or call (410) 863-1180

For a preview of the "man caves" celebrating Cal Ripken, Edgar Allen Poe and John Waters, see my story in The Sun today.

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Ground broken on Hendershot Memorial Garden - Herald-Mail

Posted: 15 Oct 2009 08:59 PM PDT

HAGERSTOWN — As a patient and, later, an employee of Western Maryland Hospital Center, the late N. Linn Hendershot worked to make the long-term care facility a more cheerful place for the patients who call it home.

On Thursday, a group of volunteers who have continued that work broke ground on a memorial garden outside the hospital center that will bear Hendershot's name.

"We thought that this would be the most appropriate way to remember Linn, because Linn was so helpful in getting our gardens off the ground when we initially started putting them in about 10, 12 years ago," Western Maryland Hospital Center CEO Cindy Pellegrino said.

A plaque bearing an image of Hendershot and a passage he quoted before his death about wanting to finish life "thoroughly used up" is already affixed to a rock at the site, which is on the south side of the hospital center at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Northern avenues.

Eventually, the garden will include four symmetrical flower beds with ornamental trees, as well as benches and a brick pathway wide enough for wheelchair access, said Donna Brightman, who designed the garden. Brightman, a Washington County Board of Education member, works as a landscaper, but she volunteered her work for the memorial garden free of charge.

"This is just a small gesture of our appreciation for what Linn did for our community," she said.

In addition to working as director of communications at Western Maryland Hospital Center, Hendershot served on the Hagerstown City Council from 2001 to 2005 and served as an advocate for people with disabilities. He died May 1, 2008, at the age of 63.

During Hendershot's 14 months as a patient at Western Maryland Hospital Center in 1997 and 1998, he was often in pain, but he found motivation in his ability to help other patients, his sister, Marion Hardin, said.

When a tornado blew through the center's grounds, knocking down trees, Hendershot recruited volunteers to clean up, Hardin said. The volunteers went on to install paths, a pond and several gardens where patients could go to get out of their rooms.

Hendershot, who used a ventilator and a wheelchair, took the lead in raising funds for the gardens and finding volunteers to maintain them.

"He couldn't do the work, but he was full of ideas," Hardin said.

Since Hendershot's death, members of the Washington County Master Gardeners have tried to carry on his work, said Will Godwin, volunteer garden auxiliary chair.

"Our vision as the auxiliary garden committee is to provide a garden for the family of the patients to take the patient out of the hospital, away from the wires and the tubes, to have a place for a visit," Godwin said.

In addition, the gardens serve a therapeutic purpose for some patients who work in them and provide a place for staff to unwind from a stressful job, he said.

Businesses and individuals throughout the community have been eager to contribute to the Hendershot Memorial Garden, Godwin said.

Participants in Thursday's groundbreaking included Randy Finn of Antietam Tree and Turf, which donated evergreen plants for a hedge and provided a skid steer loader; Mark Brezler Jr. of Steffey and Findlay Inc., which gave the project a good deal on masonry supplies; and Justin Fahrney, a teacher with the county school system's job development center, who brings his students to work on the gardens each week.

Members of Leadership Washington County also helped work on the garden during the United Way Day of Caring, Godwin said.

The City of Hagerstown paid for the plaque in the garden, and Rest Haven Cemetery provided it at cost, Godwin said.

"I think it's wonderful that there are so many people who think enough of Linn to put forth all this effort in his honor," Hardin said Thursday.

"I think he is probably smiling ear to ear, just happy that the work is going on," she said. "Not so much that he is being honored, but just that someone is keeping up the work."

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Meditation Spaces In The Garden - Hamptons.com

Posted: 15 Oct 2009 05:31 PM PDT

Bridgehampton - As Autumn is now in full swing, I find this time of year to be a more meditative and nostalgic time for me. Creating a special place in your garden specifically for your inner well-being and health seems to be a very popular desire for most people today.

As all of our landscape needs and finances greatly vary, I like to approach the visualization of a zendo, meditation/yoga/tea house pavilion first - practically and then of course esthetically.

Knowing if there is to be specific structure hosting the area. Or a special area allotted to the concept gets the wheels in motion.

There are modular beautiful structures that can be shipped to your location and then assembled, and, of course, if you have the know how, you can build one yourself,

Presently, I am working on a wonderful project where we are about to build what I call a "Meditation Pavilion." The size is 14' x 14' and the design is Asian in flavor. There will also be a waterfall that will lead to a koi pond.

In this case I am fortunate to have the space and area to accommodate my vision. The pavilion streamlines a design of a beautiful structure I found while researching for Zendos and Meditation outdoor structures.

Due to the weather conditions here on the East End, and my client's requests certain details had to be revised. The revised design is perfect for the location. Once I had the design approved and the location of the Pavilion marked, I was able to begin the surrounding landscape design plan. More to come on this project at a later date.

As we all know, realistically, not everyone can have a structure/pavilion custom built. Therefore, one can use their imagination and look to see if there is an existing structure located in a perfect spot for the zendo right on the property.

Sometimes a simple storage and or gardening potting shed can be transformed into a blissful, hideaway "far from the maddening crowds." A few artistic adornments, some beautiful textured shears and pillows, etc. - and VIOLA! Also pre-built sheds can be purchased these days at Country Gardens in Bridgehampton, on Snake Hollow, or of course any of the amazing household department stores near you.

Tea Houses are similar to any meditation structures. Here one can share and enjoy the Art of Tea. A Japanese tea ceremony that is revered in Japan and by many Asian culture loving people around the world. Finding the right elements is a wonderful experience. Often one can go searching through one's own collection of artifacts, and appointments right under their own roof.

Remember, keeping things simple is the key to ZEN and the art of creating a
beautiful meditation space in your garden.

Now for those of us that just want to sit quietly in a specially designed location for meditation and reflection - sometimes a simple seating element along with a tranquilizing sculpture, reminds us to slow down and smell the roses, listen to your surroundings and let nature lead the way.

Some of the best reflective moments I have enjoyed have been and continue to be in the most simplest of environments that nature has allowed me to share.

Meditation walks, Meditation Pavilions, Yoga spaces, Tea Houses, or just a private designated space in your garden, all replenish the soul. Ground us and reconnect us to what is truly important - Love of Nature and Love of ones' evolving Spirit.


•Linda Ardigo is the founder and Creative Landscape Designer of Linda Gardens Corp. with offices in Bridgehampton, New York City and Italy. Linda begins many projects by consulting with clients in order to begin "The First Phase" efficiently. The first phase sometimes calls for collaborating with contractors and suppliers on site, integrating her designs and supervision regarding architectural and aesthetic details, including masonry, pool and entertainment areas, pool houses, arbors, driveway entrances, and lighting design. To view more of Linda's gardens visit the following website at www.lindagardens.com

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Fine-tuning a living room in Stony Brook - Newsday

Posted: 15 Oct 2009 01:28 PM PDT

Home and Garden October 15, 2009

When it was time to makeover the living room in the fixer-upper the Radkes bought in 2002, they turned to designer Eva Glaser of Home & Garden Co. of Port Jefferson. "Eva was able to help us fine-tune our style," says Christy, 42.

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Obituaries for Friday - Star-Press

Posted: 15 Oct 2009 03:51 PM PDT

Obituaries for the following people will appear in The Star Press on Friday:

— Shelby C. Buck, 76, Sparta, Tenn., formerly of Muncie, died Saturday. Arrangements by Garden View Funeral Home.

— Melissa Lynn Coffey, 38, Muncie, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Parson Mortuary.

— Marcella Lucille DeVoe, Indianapolis, died Thursday. Arrangements by Meeks Mortuary Washington Street Chapel.

— David W. Ertel, 53, Adams County, Ohio, died Monday. Arrangements by Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union, OH.

— Helen Kathleen (Moore) Fields, 76, Muncie, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel.

— Harriet E. Manson, 95, Van Buren, died Thursday. Arrangements by Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home.

— Stephen K. Murray, 56, Muncie, died Tuesday. Arrangements by Garden View Funeral Home.

— Norman Lee Nevers, 64, Hartford City, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Keplinger Funeral Home,.

— Jo Ann New, 73, Muncie, died Thursday. Arrangements by Elm Ridge Funeral Home and Memorial Park.

— Harry W. Porter, 91, Union City, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Reichard Funeral Home.

— Mary May Renfroe, Concord, N.H., died Saturday.

— Herman Spear, 66, Muncie, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Baird-Freeman Funeral Home.

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