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TALKS AND INTERVIEWS
The Garden History of the Monterey Peninsula
David Laws, past vice-president of CGLHS, presents “The Garden History of the Monterey Peninsula” based on his Fall 2016 Eden article of the same name. From the Spanish and Mexican-era adobes of the Monterey Historic Park District to the grounds of the former Hotel del Monte, and the estates of Pebble Beach, landscaping styles across the Monterey Peninsula span basic kitchen gardens and private, walled compounds to Rudolf Ulrich’s “Cornucopia of the world’s flora” and civic projects by modernist masters Lawrence Halprin and Garret Ekbo. His talk begins after the introduction, 6 minutes into the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT7wQfD-2qU
Oral History of David Streatfield
David Streatfield is emeritus professor of Landscape Architecture and Design and Planning.at the University of Washington. He has a long and distinguished career in the teaching and practice of landscape architecture and is well known to members of CGLHS for his book California Gardens: Creating a New Eden. On May 27, 2021, David recorded an oral history on his life and career with David Laws, former Vice President of CGLHS.
Click here to read a transcript of the interview.
Click here to watch a video of the interview.
Oral History of Christy O'Hara
Christine Edstrom O'Hara, past president of CGLHS, talked about her life and career as an educator, landscape architect, and historian in a conversation with David Laws in January 2021. The influence of landscape historian David Streatfield informed O'Hara's dogged pursuit of a career practicing and teaching design and landscape preservation.
A CGLHS special event on October 13th, 2021 focused on apples, cider, and orchards with a view into the life and accomplishments of the pomologist and plant breeder, Albert Felix Etter. One of the most talented plant breeders of the 20th century, Mr. Etter established a homestead experiment station amongst the wilderness of the Lost Coast in Humboldt County where he bred new varieties of fruit, nuts, and grain. The speakers were Tom Hart co-owner of Humboldt Cider Company in Eureka, CA. and Brandon Buza is a San Francisco-based fermentation geek with a passion for cider, wine, and all things sourdough. View a video recording of the event here.