I was chatting with my world-travelling sister today, and gardens came up, naturally. My parents are going to Paris to visit her in a week or so, and she’s been researching gardens for them to tour (yes, it’s a family love affair!). Anyway, she mentioned that the French word caduque has the dual meanings of “deciduous”
and “null and void.” An interesting tidbit that is entirely logical when you think of the winter landscape.
Make sure they go to the Gardin Des Plantes. I’m sure it is amazing at this time of year.
That is interesting! We have a Japanese maple in our front garden–according to one landscaper I spoke to, this isn’t ‘desirable’; a front garden should remain largely unchanged through the seasons (?). For me, deciduous: something to look forward to in the spring. That’s why I planted it! Gorgeous blog you have here.
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