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A Contemporary Medicinal Garden
I'm just back from leading my garden tour Adventures in Yorkshire and the Lake District and couldn't wait to share one of my favorite gardens with you – Littlethorpe Manor. Tucked away in the rural countryside near Ripon this stately manor house sits within 11 acres. The original structure of the landscape was set out…
Read MoreYour Garden Story – The Final Chapter
Think back to your favorite book. The introduction drew you in, you followed the key characters with interest as the story was woven through a series of events and in the final chapter you were left feeling…..what? Surprise because there was an unexpected plot twist that you didn't see coming? Contentment as you read the…
Read MoreGarden Chapters Unified
In this mini-design series of "telling your garden story" we've looked at the introduction (the entry sequence) and ideas for an overall theme. Today I want to explore ways to help you strengthen your narrative by unifying the individual garden chapters using repetition. There's a balance between allowing each distinct garden area have its own…
Read MoreGarden Themes Part 2: Historical Fiction & Cultural Connections
In this mini design series I've been challenging you to think of your garden as a personal story. We've covered the introduction and two popular themes; a romance and mystery already. This week we'll look at two additional themes you may like to consider. Historical Fiction Do you enjoy those tales of medieval mischief or…
Read MoreGarden Story Themes: A Romance or Mystery?
Do you love a good mystery? Or perhaps you're more of a romantic novel fan? What are the elements of the story that keep you turning the page? Perhaps it's one key character – or the unexpected details which make you reassess your original understanding? We can apply these same storytelling characteristics to our gardens.…
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