Object Details
Landscape architect
Gwynne, John A.
Collection Photographer
Druse, Kenneth
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Ken Druse garden photography collection
Scope and Contents
The folder includes worksheets and a newspaper clipping.
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General
Located on approximately one-acre, this garden was established in the 1970s. Beginning with a rhododendron collection, it evolved into a garden with a series of outdoor rooms with each slowly unfolding with attention to unique colors combinations and compositions. Situated on a hilltop on the maritime peninsula of Little Compton, with good air circulation, this garden is enclosed with native hedgerows. High hedges and stone walls create a microclimate allowing many zone 7 plants to grow successfully. Other garden features include alleĢes, walkways, paths, and hedging which help guides visitors through the spaces.
Persons associated with the garden include: John A. Gwynne (landscape architect, 1970s).
Place
Sakonnet Garden (Little Compton, Rhode Island)
United States of America -- Rhode Island -- Newport -- Little Compton
Topic
Gardens -- Rhode Island -- Little Compton
Landscape architect
Gwynne, John A.
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Ken Druse garden photography collection
Ken Druse garden photography collection / Series 1: Garden Images by Site / United States of America / Rhode Island
Sponsor
Cataloging of this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.DRU, File RI200
Type
Archival materials
Collection Rights
Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Bibliography
Garden has been featured in "Little Compton man works magic with meadows and a garden," East Bay Newspaper, July 21 2014.
Collection Restrictions
Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
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Record ID
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