Comments on: Garden Designers Roundtable: Seeking Shade

By: rebecca sweet

rebecca sweet — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:28:07 +0000

oops! I meant I’m ‘with’ you!! (too early in the morning, I think!)

By: rebecca sweet

rebecca sweet — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:27:30 +0000

I’m wish you – loafers unite! Next time you’re out my way, let’s find a shady spot to loaf away the afternoon….

By: Allen Quay

Allen Quay — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:27:55 +0000

Hi Susan,
Great posting of a subject we often take for granted. Here’s one for you… Happiness is sharing a bowl of cherries and a book of poetry with a shade tree. He doesn’t eat much and doesn’t read much, but listens well and is a most gracious host. ~Astrid Alauda
Don’t you wish all men were shade trees… I’m a loafer, count me in!
Best,
Allen Quay
Landscape Design Advisor

By: Genevieve

Genevieve — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:41:30 +0000

Susan, I love your soothing words. Reading this post put me in that languid, shady state! Love that “shade is an opportunity to design with magic”. Beautiful.

By: Pam/Digging

Pam/Digging — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:45:00 +0000

To answer your question to Jenny P., in my opinion there is a lot of natural shade in Austin. Our trees are not as tall or broad as those in your region, but there are lots of them, especially live oaks. Shade is a necessity for enjoying the garden in summer in our region, whether from trees or man-made structures (interesting that no one wrote about that, eh?).

By: Robert Webber

Robert Webber — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:16:16 +0000

Hi Susan,
Yes you capture the magic and mystery of shade precisely!
Thanks and best wishes
Robert

By: Susan Morrison

Susan Morrison — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:15:09 +0000

What a lyrical post. I think I understand your earlier comment about being under the influence of a pensive mood.

By: Jenny Peterson

Jenny Peterson — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:50:55 +0000

I’m with you, Susan–I prefer shade. It’s lush and green and cool–and not seen or created often enough in our Zone 8 area. Beautiful.

Is there less shade because there are fewer trees or because sun is ‘king’? Having never been to Austin I have no way to judge.–s

By: Jocelyn/the art garden

Jocelyn/the art garden — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:07:46 +0000

Light/shadow play is magic, indeed – an ever-changing source of positive and negative imagery. I agree that light and shadow can greatly influence both the physical and psychological aspects of a garden/landscape. Thank you, Susan, I’m feeling cooler and calmer already!

I’m so happy I could help, lol!–s

By: Christina Salwitz

Christina Salwitz — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:32:38 +0000

Susan,
Cool elegance is the order of the day. I’ll take two of your prescriptions and call you in August. Thank you for the lovely inspiration!

That means a lot coming from our Seattle GDRT member! I will see just how much shade you have next month!–s