May 2008 Blog Posts (10)

Thank you Landscape Architecture Resource!

Thank you to Dan at Landscape Architecture Resource (LAR) for writing about land8lounge! LAR is a, "daily resource for students and professionals of Landscape Architecture and related professions, featuring news, information, links, tools, schools, books, and job-finding & career-building info." He has made great use of his land8lounge badge, as well (Get your own network badge,… Continue

Added by Land8 on May 27, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Bava wins HGTV Landscaper's Challenge

Well, they finally aired it, It was filmed a year ago and they finally decided to air it over last weekend. Our competition was not exactly tough but we prevailed and built a backyard garden for the owners of Heath Ceramics in Sausalito, CA. We only had 40K for the whole thing hence small plants and a lot of untreated concrete. Not sure when it will air again, if ever, but you can look at the before and after photos here:… Continue

Added by Ardis Ashton on May 22, 2008 at 2:52pm — 3 Comments

Thank you Landscape Institute!

The Landscape Institute, the Royal Chartered body for landscape architects, has invited the UK to join land8lounge! In their most recent release of eVista Newsletter, they publicized our social network to all that subscribe to the free, email-based publication. We have experienced a rush of new members from the UK as a result. One new member explained, "if you've experienced a glut… Continue

Added by Land8 on May 20, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Lawn Clippings Save the World! - Old knowledge, New Facts.

I read this article and wondered why this is being reported. I thought everyone knew this! However, I was not aware of the statistics.

"The study shows that if lawn clippings are left on grass after it is mowed, nitrogen and carbon, two nutrients important to plants, increase within the soil," which then, "reduces the amount of fertilizer a landscape needs and reduces the emission of greenhouse gases from the… Continue

Added by Andrew Spiering on May 10, 2008 at 4:05pm — 1 Comment

Confusion of what a Landscape Architect actually is!

Many times I have been asked what is my field of study, when I tell them I'm going to be a Landscape Architect. They say so your going to work in people's yard and make them look 'PRETTY.' My first reaction yeah, but when they carry on about us nowing just plants and then say hey can you help me with my yard I get fustrated. The reason for my fustration is because that is not my exact title. Yes I can do those things with my degree, but I didn't got to school to be just a designer for home… Continue

Added by Timothy Boswell on May 7, 2008 at 7:32pm — 1 Comment

Europe/Africa Travels - 10/29/06

** This is the second update email sent out to my family and friends during my travels. Written on October 29, 2006. The funny thing about this post, is that looking back a year and a half later...i want to go back to Morocco more than any other place. I feel almost as if I did not give it enough of a chance or go there under the right mindset. Maybe it will cross my path again in the future and I will be able to test that hypothesis. Anway, enjoy!

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Added by Kevin J. Gaughan on May 6, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Europe Travels - 9/13/2006

**So this is the first of a couple emails I sent to my family and friends while traveling through Europe. This first one was written on September 13, 2006. Enjoy!

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To all who care,

So, since my last email was more of an announcement that i had arrived safely in Europe, i guess this is the first real Europe Update. I just want to warn all readers that so far I have been in Europe for almost 3 weeks now and have visited 4 countries and 12 cities/towns/villages.… Continue

Added by Kevin J. Gaughan on May 5, 2008 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

Rebuilding Together Alexandria Links

Here is the photos,

Link to Organization: http://www.rebuildingtogetheralex.org/

Before: http://picasaweb.google.com/bsuboz/RebuildingTogetherAlexandriaBefore

After: http://picasaweb.google.com/bsuboz/RebuildingTogetherAlexandriaAfter

Enjoy! :)

Added by Timothy Boswell on May 3, 2008 at 7:28pm — No Comments

Rebuilding Together Alexandria

This program is wonderful. It does a great job of taking care of people that don't have ability to take care of themselves and their houses. I helped out and took a leading role in helping a gentleman out with fixing up his house. The man said what had he done to deserve that and that just makes me feel good at what I was doing. It's a great thing to do and great way to help out your community if ever given the chance.

Added by Timothy Boswell on May 3, 2008 at 2:38pm — No Comments

Thank you UC Davis!

A big THANKS goes out to UC Davis for adding us to their "links" page! The more we get "linked" the more exposure our lounge will receive (search engine optimization Rule #1). We appreciate your support.