Blog Archives - Page 4 of 15 - George Lindemann

Expand protection for Tennessee’s rivers

Oct 2, 2018 | Blog, Environment

Ecotourism—including hobbies such as paddling, biking, hiking, and birdwatching—brings sustainable jobs and commerce to the region. This year is the 50th anniversary of The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. This is the perfect moment to build on the successes of the past…

MATTIA BONETTI: DESIGNS MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE ORIGINAL

Sep 21, 2018 | Art, Blog

In late 2004, I was working with Mattia Bonetti on designing some furniture for my house. He is as warm and friendly as they get, especially for a superstar designer. When I first met him I expected an air of importance, or stiff European formality. But that’s not...

NON-NATIVE VS. INVASIVE: GOOD, BAD OR OTHERWISE?

Sep 12, 2018 | Blog, Environment

I am currently fascinated by the concept of non-native and invasive species. When are non-natives bad? Always or sometimes? Invasive species are always bad. But sometimes non-natives can be good for you. Take the plant, Mullein, for example. It doesn’t belong in East...

Abyss Table

Aug 24, 2018 | Art, Blog

In my house, there are stories we tell around the dinner table and then there are enchanting stories about the dinner table itself. Thanks Architectural Digest for sharing a bit about what makes “Abyss” so magical. Designer Mattia Bonetti says that he conceived of...

A VISIT TO THE NORTH BRANCH RESTORATION PROJECT’S SOMME PRAIRIE GROVE

Aug 14, 2018 | Blog, Environment

Somme Prairie Grove Photo Credit: Peter Gorman Creative Commons I recently decided to spend a few summer days in Chicago. The Windy City is a great place to take a summer vacation. The weather is usually excellent on Lake Michigan, and Chicago has an amazing array of...

Wild American Ginseng and the Chinese Doctor

Jul 27, 2018 | Blog, Environment

Dr. Iris Gao has moved from mainland China to Middle State Tennessee University in order to study Wild American ginseng. It just so happens that we have a lot of the root at Coal Creek farm in Eastern Tennessee. Dr. Gao visited recently with her colleague Dr. Elliot...