Where would you put an English garden...?

Question

on the axis nature - culture?

is it nature or is it a cultural object?

I was just wondering... and I don't really think anything English is cultural, just think about the fog, lol :)

sorry, you forgot some, like the Chinese garden...

Answer 1

http://www.hort.wisc.edu/garden2001/English_garden.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_garden

Nature as mans nature, not floral nature.

Answer 2

There is nothing 'cultural' about an "English Country Garden". The idea behind the concept is far more profound than a mere social distinction. It is an extension of the acceptance of the peace and serenity of being as one With nature that give the sensation of pleasure. The owning of a bucolic, rustic elven glade, which has not, as yet, become the habitat of the mobile telephone,
nor invaded by the noise and hustle of the 'Hoi Polloi' is a manifestation of Our natural desire to have a sanctuary, a place of refuge where We can go to be alone with Our thoughts.

Answer 3

An English Garden is nature with culture. On the axis, smack dab in the middle, I suppose.

Answer 4

There are 4 main gardening traditions: English Picturesque, Italian/French Classical and the Cottage Garden and the Japanese Garden.

Have a look into these and then decide.

Answer 5

Anything English is cultured, Darling. Why do you ask?

Answer 6

cultural object...nature is oceans and forests...what need is there to arrange it a certain way..nature does it best

Answer 7

man shouldn't mess with mother nature - set all your house plants free!

Answer 8

Who cares...put it in my backyard!