Comments on: Random or Not? Garden Inspiration

By: Robert Webber

Robert Webber — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:48:41 +0000

I wasn’t very moved by the Kiftsgate Garden when I saw it years ago. Especially the verticals.
And it was badly presented as a completely dislocated space
I like the traffic crossing garden.
Central square lawn with ribs of limestone all around headfing inwards but used as stepping stones to walk around, interspersed with inky black water, I think.
R
What’s so beautiful about this pair is exactly what you’ve pointed out…the inspiration can go both ways. Brilliant.–s

By: compostinmyshoe

compostinmyshoe — Thu, 12 May 2011 02:36:26 +0000

I imagine the lawn mower feels the same way in both situations. “Just throw me in the pool!”
Those are some wise words for sure. How do you mow the central lawn in the garden? Surely not with a weed wacker!–s

By: Kari Lønning

Kari Lønning — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:49:14 +0000

I love being open to inspiration. One never knows where it’ll come from.
A few weeks ago, I posted the photo of a stripy scarf that was the inspiration for a new basket.
(I find it interesting that the contemporary garden above is so a-typical of the rest of that garden.)
It’s amazing how it just comes to you from the most surprising places.–s

By: commonweeder

commonweeder — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:42:40 +0000

I confess I had to be prompted, as I was, to see the relationship – and that is why I love blogging. It helps me shift my perspective and point of view in delightful ways.
I think it’s always a good thing to have one’s perspective and point of view shifted…–s

By: Chuck

Chuck — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:52:44 +0000

Yes, a cross walk sure is a bridge (usually thru chaos). Great post!
Interesting point about paths through chaos…the garden is so serene yet the path guides you over water (chaos)–s