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Category Archives: Gardens
Jun182013
New Barn for an Old Farmhouse
Jun182013
I’ve been commissioned to design an outdoor entertaining area for one of the oldest farmhouses around that will also incorporate a new barn/woodshop. We are at the very beginning of a complex project, so I thought I’d share that part … Read more
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Jun172013
Art in the Garden : Manolo Valdes
Jun172013
There was an unexpected pleasure added to my visit to NYBG last week – the monumental, garden inspired sculptures of Mario Valdes. They were supposed to be gone by then and weren’t, so I was thrilled to see them. Here’s … Read more
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Jun142013
Field Trip: Native Plant Garden at NYBG
Jun142013
When a new garden destination opens, I always like to wait a bit and let the crowds simmer down so I can explore it in peace. I need that space to process my ideas and to really see a place. … Read more
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Jun132013
Planting Design: Wave Hedges
Jun132013
As always, I’m primarily interested in how people move through a three dimensional outdoor garden space. I’m also interested in how to guide the experience–whether it’s an arrival sequence or just a meandering walk. Lately I’ve been experimenting with what … Read more
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Jun102013
Garden Details: Stan Bitter Path Tiles
Jun102013
I’ll start by saying I don’t know much about this except that the image of these ceramic tiles for a garden path has stuck with me for over a week. I keep going back to it and still liking it … Read more
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Jun32013
Native Plants: Cladrastis kentukea – Kentucky Yellowwood
Jun32013
My little town has an unusual collection of street trees. On my block alone there are red maples, dogwoods, redbuds, oaks, and two native beauties – Cladrastis kentukea all planted in the hell strips. 1′ to 2′ abundant clusters of … Read more
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May312013
Field Trip: Jungle
May312013
Hip isn’t a description usually used for garden centers. Jungle, in Brooklyn, is hip. Owner and landscape designer, Amanda Mitchell has created a smart and compelling space in trendy Williamsburg that blends vintage and contemporary, urban and bucolic, rustic and … Read more
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May282013
Garden Designers Roundtable | My Cathedral
May282013
Spiritual journeys often reveal themselves over time. I am not one for those that are organized. For many years I have found mine in the company of trees. They are a cathedral that moves me to tears each and every … Read more
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May252013
Barrique’s Recycled Barrel Stave Furniture
May252013
As part of my design crawl in New York the past two weeks, I visited ABC Home and Carpet for some inspiration. The store never disappoints in its merchandise selections or displays. A designer I know says ‘This is where … Read more
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May232013
Scout Regalia’s Contemporary Outdoor Style
May232013
I’m a fan of contemporary design. Because I work in a very traditional market, I don’t get to use it much in my landscape and garden design work. San Francisco based Scout Regalia has created two sleek products that would … Read more
