Reference & HIstory

Before & After: Humphry Repton

I love sharing before and after shots.  They are so effective at capturing the sum total of a whole lot of work and subsequently are great inspiration.   I never really considered whether or not the whole concept and tool was being used before photography.  If I thought about it, I would have guessed not.  But British landscape designer [...]

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Garden Gallery: Robert Tatin’s Home in Normandy France

I’m off this afternoon on a SouthernCalifornia adventure, but before I head out I have a something I have been meaning to share with you for a few weeks. It is the garden and outdoor museum created by artist Robert Tatin.   Located near Laval in Normandy, France, the place is open to visitors who [...]

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Dan Hinkley: Plant Hunter – in January’s Martha Stewart Living

I have some interesting tidbits to share with you this morning.  About a year ago I met a woman who works at a local university who is a seed hunter.  I was instantly entranced by the way she talked and the wonderful plant hunting adventures she undertakes.  Her planting hunting awesomeness infused everything she did…and she frequently said things [...]

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A Quick Question

I posted a one question survey on the Studio ‘g’ Facebook Page  because I’m wondering what kind of  posts you like most. I am surprised by the results so far (lots of DIYers!). Would you mind popping over there and taking a second to register your opinion?  Because I’m a little startled by the results, (but loving [...]

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Zip Lines (Trend?)

Have you noticed that zip lines are kinda popping up every where?  Indy 500, Super Bowl, parks, back yards (I have one), — I think we are  (and are going to) see more and more of them. Last fall my husband and spent a weekend in NYC with our necks craned, imagining how cool it [...]

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Garden Design Basics: Scale

It is not often that a perfect picture crosses my desk that so precisely shows how, by playing with the basics of design, you can create something extraordinary. Take a look: Those rhododendrons look huge and I want nothing more than to sit amongst them in one of those chairs. The invitation to feel diminutive [...]

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Eddie’s Doghouse – A Story About Frank Lloyd Wright & a 12 Year Old Boy with a Dog

You are going to have to indulge me this week as I fully expect that the arrival of a puppy will have a huge impact on everything I do (including my writing here).  I’m not sure if puppy will be picked up today, tomorrow, or the next day, but I can assure you that I will [...]

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