Ep. 3: The Great American Lawn

From aristocratic estates to suburban front yards, we trace the surprising history of the American lawn and explore how our ideas about the perfect landscape took root.Sources:National Wildlife Federationhttps://blog.nwf.org/2024/04/why-we-have-lawns/History Channelhttps://www.history.com/articles/lawn-mower-grass-american-dreamCornell Botanic Gardenshttps://cornellbotanicgardens.org/explore/on-campus-natural-areas/native-lawn-demonstration-areaGardens Illustrated Maghttps://www.gardensillustrated.com/features/the-history-of-lawnsNYS Department of Environmental Conservationhttps://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/living-green/sustainable-landscapingNRDChttps://www.nrdc.org/stories/more-sustainable-and-beautiful-alternatives-grass-lawnFarmers Almanachttps://www.almanac.com/grass-alternatives-lawn-replacements