There is a history of enjoying tea in the landscape of a New York City garden. 18th century tea gardens were added to taverns evoking the English tradition.
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As far back as the 6th century, grand carpets were depictions of formal pleasure gardens. Landscape design and garden design influenced textile design.
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As an American overseas, if I’ve heard this once, I’ve heard this ten times in the U.K… "Why do Americans refer to their outdoor planted spaces as yards?" "Aren’t yards where cars are put up on blocks? Where railcars are stored?"
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