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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Oct312009
In Praise of Craftsmanship
Oct312009
As a landscape designer who runs a design only practice, I am dependent on those who build my work to realize my vision. I have, over many years, through trial and error, found several contractors and artisans who embrace excellent … Read more
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Oct292009
Late to the Party
Oct292009
It’s been a while since I wrote about a plant. I tend to leave that to other, better horticulturists. Spotted, driving down a country road, Hamamelis virginiana’s yellow puffs tell me it’s time to turn on the heat and hunker … Read more
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Oct262009
Shift in Perception
Oct262009
I had occasion this past weekend to visit the center of the country–no not New York or Los Angeles, but Iowa. Being a hardcore, jaded metropolitan New York area resident, I had preconceived ideas of what I would see and … Read more
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Oct222009
National Design Week
Oct222009
Did you know that this week is National Design Week? The 10th in fact. Did you also know that there is a national design awards program that coincides with this celebration of design? If not, it’s not too late to … Read more
Oct192009
Inspiration and Influence: What I Like Now
Oct192009
As a designer, I am constantly exploring in search of new ideas and inspiration. It’s part of my job life. I spend a chunk of time each day on what I call ‘input’. Without it, my output gets stale. In … Read more
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Oct152009
Climate Change | Plan, Plant + Protect | Trees
Oct152009
I am not a scientist. I am a landscape designer. I thought I wasn’t an active environmentalist until I started to think about participating in this year’s Blog Action Day on Climate Change. Sure I talk about it, but if … Read more
Oct122009
Field Trip: Wave Hill
Oct122009
I didn’t set out to go to Wave Hill on Saturday, but it was a better day for ending up there. I was surprised that on a glorious fall day there weren’t more people in this remarkable garden. Each time … Read more
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Oct72009
Don’t Mind the Gap
Oct72009
There’s been a lot bluster going on in garden circles since the Garden Writer’s Association presented a breakout session at their annual symposium entitled ‘Gardening with a Generation Y’. Kelly Norris, the presenter, who at an accomplished 22, tried his … Read more
Oct42009
Field Trip: Atlock Farm
Oct42009
I’ve known Atlock Farm and its owner Ken Selody for years. We were comrades in arms at the New Jersey Flower and Garden show for several seasons where each time I created a display garden, I gave Ken the forced … Read more
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Oct22009
My Life on the A List | New Jersey Life Magazine
Oct22009
I’m thrilled. This doesn’t happen often…Susan Cohan Gardens was named to the 2009 Editor’s Choice on New Jersey Life’s A list as one of the best exterior designers in the state. I’d love to thank whoever nominated me–but I have … Read more
