Posted in South Carolina, landscape architecture on April 30, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Every so often I have been fortunate enough to meet the man whose work I have come to respect and study. In this field of Landscape Design this had/has happened to me several times. Robert Marvin was one of those people.
Mr. Marvin died in 2001 after getting along to the age of age 81, of [...]
Posted in animals, nature on April 29, 2007 | No Comments »
In Minnesota. Yep, they’re out of control and running unchecked in backyards everywhere. Plus the big fella’s are eating everything they can get their hands, er . . . webs, tongue, whatever on:
“A bullfrog will eat anything it can fit into its mouth,” said Yvette Monstad, a non-game research specialist for the department. “We’re seeing [...]
Posted in Associations, design principles, drawings, nature on April 27, 2007 | 1 Comment »
A few things have crossed my path this morning and I thought I’d share them with the rest of you. We go 1st to the sub-continent of Asia, then travel to the digs of the rich and famous in the Hamptons, and the back to Ohio all from the comfort of the chair that you [...]
Posted in design principles, waterfalls, waterfeatures on April 25, 2007 | 5 Comments »
“Selling the Illusion” . . .
A while back I got into a Blog conversation with Kim over at Blackswamp Girl(great name) about Home Shows and the views, and the gardens, and a little of what goes into creating a look to capture those in attendance.
Having done many a home show in [...]
Posted in stuff on April 20, 2007 | No Comments »
[Found on a Chinese web-site]
Posted in design principles on April 18, 2007 | No Comments »
Now this is a headline that really grabs my attention;
“Cultivating Your Kingdom”
Yep, that’s it. Especially when we go on to talk about all the great stuff involved when you improve your landscaping. this is from the Hamptons.com:
If the house has elaborate landscaping, the real estate agent and homeowner will usually point out its value as [...]
Posted in design principles, hardscape design on April 14, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Maureen Jenson, the editor of Home Theater magazine, also sees what she calls “a huge trend” in outdoor viewing, particularly in the area of weather-resistant equipment, which is designed to be left outdoors.
And we’re off . . . it looks like this is a trend that is picking up steam and is not going to [...]
Posted in nature, quotes on April 13, 2007 | No Comments »
“A guru can cook for you, but can’t eat for you” -Baba Hari Dass
“When bankers get together for dinner they discuss art. When artist get together for dinner they discuss money”. -Oscar Wilde
The truest mark of greatness is insatiability”. –Henry Fielding
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“A leaf falls-
fluttering.
The Earth reaches up-
grabbing it“
-written in one of my sketch [...]
Posted in Einstein on April 12, 2007 | 1 Comment »
No it’s not me, it’s another Rick, and I don’t know what to believe when looking at this site, take this line for
I want to create awareness regarding the frequency and severity of lawn mower s. I am the only yard safety advocate acting as an individual in the world. Indeed, I am the [...]
Posted in Construction in-progress, hardscape design on April 12, 2007 | 1 Comment »
A couple of days ago I posted on Appreciation of Stone #26, and left a link to where there were more images in my Fotki folder for this job. There was a comment about the brick detail for the drive and after reading that I decided to delve into that aspect of the job a [...]
Posted in stuff on April 11, 2007 | No Comments »
Looking to add a fireplace to your patio? I don’t think this site is going to sell many . . . .
Or it may be just an excuse to grab the url for fireplace-design and hope to sell ads.
Posted in design principles, landscape design, plant material on April 10, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Landscaping is an art form. If you don’t believe me, check out Rick Anderson’s awesome blog.
I appreciate those kind words from Stuart Robinson over at his blog Gardening Tips-n-Ideas. The remark was tied into a post about 7 big design mistakes(not mine-thankfully). These are usually mistakes homeowners make, but . . .
#6 on skinny [...]
Posted in nature on April 9, 2007 | No Comments »
One thing that really drives me crazy, one thing? Actually that’s not correct . . . a lot of things drive me crazy. There are actually people who don’t ride around with me because I look at everything! Actually there are people who ride around with me because I look at everything!
Where was I . [...]
Posted in design principles, stone on April 8, 2007 | 5 Comments »
This parking court and upper terrace are held in place by the same sandstone. This sandstone was used on the house and I thought it would look awesome if we were to use it on both of these retaining walls. We even tried to work in the same pattern style applying the stone, as was [...]
Posted in plant material on April 6, 2007 | 1 Comment »
This looks like a lot of fun for those folks in and around Aurora, Oregon. Pondapalooza 2007, over 40 suppliers selling at great prices, and stuff for the kids to do while mom and dad are spending money.
Then there’s this other event in Oregon(you lucky Oregonians!) the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm is having their big [...]
Posted in Associations, nature, quotes on April 5, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Here’s a story that has caught me a little off-guard today. According to the New York Times, Discovery Communications will make the announcement today to move the Discovery Home network to a Green Channel. I admit I was surprised when I 1st read this, then as I started writing about the branding change it seemed [...]
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