Tag Archives: Northern Liberties

Philly’s Secret Gardens

Posted on March 29, 2009 by

This is adapted from my article in the April 2009 issue of Garden Design magazine. THE GREENING of Philadelphia goes back to 1683, when founder William Penn modeled its four park-like squares (still there!) on those of Europe’s “green countrie … Continue reading →

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Philly’s Next Hot ‘Hood?

Posted on January 24, 2009 by

DID SOME SERIOUS HOUSE-HUNTING today in north Philadelphia with my son, Max, who is 23 and a woodworker. He was looking, I was advising, and I think we found something. The house is in Kensington, sometimes coyly called “Olde Kensington.” … Continue reading →

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