tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post3796279088046241626..comments2024-03-07T10:06:13.620-05:00Comments on View from Federal Twist: Garden Diary: Linear motifJames Goldenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-77002924324132508822010-08-17T22:42:02.020-04:002010-08-17T22:42:02.020-04:00Les, yes, geometry to contrast with the flow of wa...Les, yes, geometry to contrast with the flow of water over the land. Something you aren't so aware of in the summer months, but a real fact of nature in winter and early spring. I may have to add some more "geometry" in other areas.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-53848979864775677752010-08-17T22:40:05.607-04:002010-08-17T22:40:05.607-04:00Laurrie, I'm glad you like it. And I like the ...Laurrie, I'm glad you like it. And I like the way you explain the intention. I think I felt some need to extend the shape out into the garden because it "completes" the metaphor of my garden as a river delta, a flowing out of water after it rounds the hillock on which the house sits. But it was only after Peter Holt urged me to extend the shapes with another planting bed that I fully formed an idea. Then I had to simplify to reduce the cost. I've always loved the look of the aged concrete pavers Mien Ruys often used in her very different gardens, so I settled on the idea of simple concrete and gravel. I hope it ages and colors in a pleasing way.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-19834984404763248822010-08-17T07:34:57.396-04:002010-08-17T07:34:57.396-04:00I like your new addition. A little geometry creat...I like your new addition. A little geometry creates a nice contrast.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141337.post-13767353182518514382010-08-17T06:39:35.422-04:002010-08-17T06:39:35.422-04:00I like how you present the problem you want to sol...I like how you present the problem you want to solve, then the partial execution and then the result, not just a before and after photo. These simplest of forms -- some squares and gravel -- add wonderful intention to the path. Now it is not just a meandering way through the wild plants, but a deliberate element drawing you down the walk. So simple, so effective.Laurriehttp://laurries.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com