Not as Famous as Frederick Law Olmsted But He SHOULD Be

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In this video, I dive into the intriguing world of landscape architect Jens Jensen. A man whose views on nature and conservation were ahead of their time.
Join me on a journey through the drama, romance, and enduring legacy of Jens Jensen, the maker of public parks and the man who stood his ground for the love of natural beauty.
Thanks for watching.
Credit for images and video clips used in this video
Historical film clips provided by the library of Congress
www.loc.gov/resource/
Images of Jens Jensen used with the kind permission of The Clearing Folk School. Thank you.
theclearing.org/wp/
Images of Henry and Clara Ford are in public domain and taken from Wiki Commons.
Images of Jensen's landscape plans from the Henry Ford website and the Jens Jensen archive at the University of Michigan
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Misc images from wiki commons as referenced below:
Bayview, MI railroad
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West Atlas oil spill image
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Dead fish image public domain wiki
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Steel plant along coast - public domain
Photo archive Chicago parks
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Columbus Park Lily Pond
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South Chicago empty lot near steel mill
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Dam at the Henry Ford Estate - Wiki free use license
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Reference materials used to understand the life and work of Jens Jensen:
Jensen article Haiti Trust - Jensen: Landscape architect by Ragna Bergliot Eskil in American Scandinavian Review
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Article written by Jensen about his work from the archives of Saturday Evening Post dated March 8, 1930.
Grese, Robert E. "Jens Jensen: Maker of Natural Parks and Gardens (Creating the North American Landscape)." Paperback edition, published on June 25, 1998.
Jens Jensen memoir
Jensen, Jens. "Siftings." Johns Hopkins University Press, 1990.
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@thequarrygardener5578

Another great historical account of a landscaper I hadn’t heard of. Your video production is also brilliant, you are becoming a very accomplished moviemaker.

@karinhamann5019

Thank you for sharing the story about Jens Jensen. I loved hearing his comments about the beauty of the prairie. I went to college in the midwest coming from the East Coast. I learned to see the beauty in the prairie and the native plants. Jens had great foresight when he spoke about how man was destroying the earth at that time, but sad that we did not listen.

@jaysea4916

When you make this type of video I feel as if I’m right there with you, and I get a wonderful education in a small amount of time! I also love the videos of your garden! Thank you. Peace-

@PeggyMills

I enjoyed this story immensely. It ended too soon for me. So glad that Jensen held firm to his convictions regardless of the cost. We need more of that today.

@JoAnnBlondin

Great video Sue. So interesting. Jenson was a great preserver of natural landscapes and also able to create beautiful long lasting parks. And the boat house with the layered stone is fabulous. Thanks for sharing this piece of garden history.

@karysu51

Very interesting to learn about Jensens design for natural landscaping. Beautiful composition of this video of his gardening legacy. A true artist and naturalist.

@KatesGarden

You’re getting quite good at these garden history stories. Thanks so much!

@kristywhited8857

Very interesting! I loved this video so much, I shared it on my own FB page. A lot can be learned from this visionary, but until your video I knew nothing of him or his contributions. You're a great narrator and teacher!!

@ahermitslife3684

Love the history. Nice to learn of someone who lived more by principle than cash flow.

@michaelfunk1794

I discovered your channel recently. I like your narrative style.

@truthbetold2611

I learned of Jens Jensen from Martha Stewart when she wrote about her mansion in Maine built for the Ford family. Impressive landscape design!

@Jpatmeadowbrook

He was ahead of his time. He reminds me of John Muir who started the Sierra Club .

@Ricard0_

Wow I really like these garden history videos you have done. I haven't seen that anywhere else. Good job I love the story!

@joannereinauer7532

Thank you for bring us along. Fascinating!

@sallyday8182

I’d never heard of Jens and I thank you for bringing his story to us. Extremely interesting! I’m certainly enjoying your channel.

@SpanishEclectic

Late to the party here, but this is wonderful! My Dad was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, and we used to talk about open space, houses that blend into their surroundings, and the effect of one's environment on their well being. I don't know if he was aware of Jensen, but he would have loved this video. I found some very interesting articles he'd saved from his early days (1958) working for the Los Angeles County Planning Dept. I'm always pleased to learn of people with vision who were ahead of their time, and focused on the benefit to humanity and the planet. Thank you for sharing this terrific story.