Posts Tagged ‘combinations’
The Ugly Duckling – 1 Year Later
Do you remember just how bad it was? The 'warehouse with ample parking meets multiple personality disorder' house we bought last August?? This blog post(opens in new tab) will refresh your memory, and while a year is a mere blink of an eye in garden terms, there has been significant progress in the front garden…
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.…
Read MoreBarewood: A True Romantic Garden
When you purchase an internationally-acclaimed garden with your new home (itself a historic 100-year old homestead), it's a formidable responsibility. Yet the new owners of Barewood have not only risen to that challenge they have excelled and their enthusiasm is infectious. This four-acre garden, in the Marlborough district of New Zealand, has matured over the…
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