Wine Re-Defined exhibits the potential for creative reuse of materials from the California wine industry. The garden is intended to be in an urban setting, possibly on a lush rooftop terrace, in which a few people can relax with a glass of wine in the evening. All the furniture is hand-built from oak wine barrels and full of the fertile scents and colors of red wines. Stepping stones of recycled corks, lanterns from old wine bottles, and a water feature of tumbled glass all speak to the reuse of fine winemaking materials. The modern plant palette stands out among the rich colors of wine and emphasizes new possibilities rather than traditional themes.
Designed and constructed by:
UC Berkeley: Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
Sutter Wehmeier, Michael Herrin, Leslie McKenna, Mandy Leung, Caleb Clark, John Martin, and Ingrid Stromberg
This garden demonstrates how the beauty, variety, and versatility of California native plants can work in a small location. Meander along a redwood path beside the curving stone walls to a seating area around a glowing gabion table made of stainless steel, welded wire mesh and recycled glass. This is a special place where people can come together and feel that they are meeting in a forest glen. It is a contemporary rendition of a woodland garden, depicting natural elements unlike that in nature. The plants and materials are easily changed to suit local conditions while still creating a tranquil ambiance and a connection to the natural world outside.
Designed by:
Brian Swope
Tierra Seca Landscape Design
San Francisco, CA
(415) 947-0228
www.tierraseca.com
Constructed by:
Valle Gardening and Landscaping
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 771-3342
www.vallegardening.com
This multilevel garden takes an iconic human artifact, the picket fence, on a journey. Beginning its expression as a conventional vertical element, the fence changes form as it breeches the wall. Twisting onto its side, it becomes a trellis overhead; tilting toward the ground, it becomes a seat; leaning still further, it becomes a walkway inviting people into the space. On the upper level the fence divides the space into two planting zones: a manicured lawn and un-manicured meadow with tall field grasses. Below, the planting scheme is a hybrid of the heavily and barely-maintained represented by several species of Bay Area plants that work well in a garden but have evolved not to need regular watering or pesticide application. This garden challenges one to look at a familiar object in a new way and evoke questions about what it means to maintain a landscape.
Designed and constructed by:
SWA
Ellen Burke, Nancy Coulter, Zachary Davis, Ross Nadeau, Laura Phipps, Travis Theobald, and Justin Winters.
www.swagroup.com
Our intent is to create new ways for people to think about and see the landscape. Upon entering "A New Arcadia" the visitor passes through the portal of the 17th century. Traditional landscape views, reminiscent of those composed by Claude Lorrain, are brought to life by a combination of living plants and painted scenery. One soon discovers, however, that this pastoral ideal is magically multiplied and that the landscape extends infinitely into space! The visitor is drawn from one plane to the next, engaged by effects of light, shadow and texture, and leaves the garden transformed by the experience of strolling through a 21st century Arcadian vision.
Designed and constructed by:
studio b
Elizabeth Boults, Landscape Architect
Chip Sullivan, Optical Provocateur
Berkeley CA
(510) 841-1259
Welcome to a garden created for Henry Tenenbaum, a local television personality, wine lover and garden enthusiast. The design addresses many challenges faced by today's Bay Area gardens. Creative fencing and plantings screen undesirable views. Curvilinear terraces create visual interest and useful space on sloping lots. Artful water features, soothing music, furnishings and a deck create a garden lover's sanctuary with privacy and quiet. There is dog friendly artificial turf requiring no maintenance or irrigation, backyard "rooms" designed for varying uses, and above all, lush, diverse plantings that are readily available and easily cared for. Henry says "If you are having fun while working the garden, you're doing it right". Designed and constructed by:
Redwood Landscape, Inc.
Joleen and Tony Morales
Millbrae, CA
(650) 347-1523
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Elements of stone, metal, wood and plants engage the senses, as similar materials create two diverse environments-the Old World and New World. In an old world courtyard, water burbles, softly echoing against a ruined stone wall. Well-worn seating beckons against a ruined stone wall and beckons dreamers to contemplate antiquity. In the New World space, fountains of sleek copper flow from a curvaceous geometric wall. Surrounded by sculptural plants, an elegant table invites guests to linger. Lush plantings, including a Luma apiculata with aromatic leaves and sinuous cinnamon brown branches, envelope the garden. Lining the walls on both sides of the garden are mixed plantings of Melianthus major with large toothed-leaves.
Designed and constructed by:
Mary Te Selle
Quite Contrary Gardening
San Rafael CA
(415) 453-3533
www.quitecontrarygardening.com
Using an open plane rather than a canvas as the palette, this garden is collaboration between two Bay Area artists. The garden is designed as a very compact urban garden that includes the classic and functional elements of a back yard. Each feature--copper wall fountains, fire pit, steel cube seat, milled stainless steel fountain, steel planter, boulder pile sculpture and outdoor dining table--has been custom designed to create a complete environment using readily obtainable raw materials. The end result is a timely and serene retreat in this busy world. The visitor is restored and refreshed. The pale interior is contrasted with the vibrant garden colors of bronze, black and red, underscored by the plantings of colored foliage and grasses.
Designed and constructed by:
Hugo McCloud
McCloud Design
Sonoma CA
(707) 935-6586
www.mcclouddesign.com
Brook Bannister
Silver City
Oakland CA
(510) 663-8774
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Irene Forster creations - a design studio
This is a solution to the constraints of limited space. Color, textures, proportion and forms are the building blocks of the 'Sense of a Place'. Deep, rich, cool colors greet you as you enter from the harsh street environment, attracting your attention to the welcoming "life stream" of floating flagstone lily pads, which pull you into this urban oasis. The curved paths are designed to give a sense of mystery and anticipation. The gateway trellis serves as the informal wall between the public space and the sanctuary space. Floating windows give a glimpse into the soul of the inner garden and the spirit of place. Inside the courtyard, the cool colors and fine textures make this cozy space seem larger, but the rich green canopy is just right to give us a comforting feeling of shelter. Lush green shrubs disguise the boundaries making the space seem larger and the rounded lines add an unrestrained quality to the space. Light colored plants placed in front of a dark green background emphasize the feeling of depth.
Designed and created by:
Leiber Landscape Services
Walnut Creek, CA
(925) 381-6177
www.leiberlandscapeservices.com
A lovely flower path winds past a mound and meadow amid tall purple columns and glowing wall in this garden influenced by the architecture of Antoni Gaudí, as well as the photographs of Karl Blossfeldt and the drawings of biologist Ernst Haeckel. Inspiration for this garden comes from ancient sites discovered throughout the world long after being abandoned by their creators and reclaimed by nature; places like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka, and the Mayan cities of Mexico. It's a modern interpretation of an abandoned garden--one that conveys our desire to tame nature, even as we reflect its architecture, and the inevitable reclamation of the garden by nature once we are gone.
Designed and constructed by:
Kathleen Shaeffer Design
Santa Cruz CA
(831) 423-7849
www.kathleenshaefferdesign.com
L. Livingston Landscape
(831) 425-8416
Santa Cruz CA
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When thinking about the ecological mess we're in, it's easy to become overwhelmed, leading to a "How can one person make a difference?" attitude. You can make a difference and that's what the meadow revolution is all about. It's a one garden at a time revolution that combines essential green principles such as no pesticides with low maintenance and the simple yet stunning grasses and tiny flowering bulbs. In the future, every parking lot in America will drain into a constructed wetland. Remember, in 1955 the Nash Metropolitan seen in this garden got 40 miles to the gallon! Conventional lawns account for 22 tons of air pollution daily in the Los Angeles basin alone. Is your garden part of the problem or part of the solution?
Designed by:
John Greenlee
Greenlee Nursery
Pomona CA
909-629-9045
www.greenleenursery.com
Constructed by:
Rock and Rose + Birkmyer
San Francisco CA
415 824 3458
www.rockandrose.com
www.birkmyerlandscaping.com
Bertotti Landscaping, Inc.
Petaluma, CA
707-559-7077
www.bertotti.com
Earth, wind, water and fire are the essential elements that surround us. Earth: Like the rolling hills of our earth, this corner is peaceful and warm, covered with wild grasses and Podocarpus 'Fern Pine'. Wind: A show of invisible strength, wind moves across the garden as foliage of an Albizia 'Silk Tree' and bamboo dance in the breeze Water: The powerful giver of life, water flows over granite, nurturing even the smallest creature. Blue and gray plants such as Blue Fescue Grass, Silver Dollar Gum Trees and grey Artemisia are seen here. Fire: Volcanoes both take and give life, creating fertile soil for new terrestrial life. Fire room plants include Cotinus 'Smoke Tree', Red Hopseed Bush and Sedum 'Dragon's Blood'.
Designed and created by:
Benjamin Goulart
Goulart Designs
22244 Main Street
Hayward CA
(510) 410-0445
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Cash French
French's Waterscapes
Livermore CA
415 994-4555
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Escape the afternoon sun, melt into a comfortable chair and savor a glass of wine next to a mesmerizing antique limestone fountain. Cool evening breeze? Let the outdoor fire warm you and luxuriate in Provençe. In the French countryside, it is not usual for garden treasures to sit idle, dismantled and forgotten for decades. One Frenchman's castoff is your prized relic. We show you how centuries-old garden artifacts can be resurrected and restored to endure for centuries more. A touch of Provençe will turn your garden into a magnificent masterpiece and transform your life. This garden reflects the palate of Southern France seen in imposing iron urns, carved paving stones, outdoor fireplaces and wall fountains softened by the grey greens of an olive grove and pale lavender.
Created and constructed by
Eye of the Day Garden Center
4620 Carpinteria Avenue
Carpinteria, CA
(805) 566-0778
www.eyeofthedaygdc.com
Leland Walmsley and Kathy Nolan
NWA - Landscape Architecture & Construction
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 684-1718
www.NWAlandscape.com
We draw on a contemplation garden as a metaphor, where cultivating thoughtfulness creates interactions that can take on dynamic proportions, even in the smallest of spaces. Like a single drop in a pool, or spark from a flame, we send out gentle signals to our neighbors, community, and bioregion, of what we see as possible, and our stewardship while essential is fleeting. Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire, five essential ingredients for life, are represented symbolically and in form to further sustain circumspection and our role as curator.
Designed and constructed by:
Daniel Owens
EnviroMagic
Richmond CA
510 232-1704
http://www.enviromagic.com
JS General Construction, Inc.
http://www.jsgeneral.com/
Bamboo Sourcery
http://www.bamboosourcery.com/
Surrounded by dogwoods in a forest glen, this romantic luxury hideaway in the woods brings to mind a modern-day adaptation of a Dean Martin movie set. The cozy den built for two can also take on the role of the party place for entertaining an intimate group of friends. The martini bar, outdoor kitchen, spa, built-in furniture and outdoor fireplace are all state-of-the art, while the architecture is reminiscent of the 50s era. Transparent walls add a semi-private feel to the space without cutting off the view of the woodland scenery.
Sponsored by:
Garden Design Magazine
Diane Turner
World Publications
Winter Park Florida
(407) 628-4802
Designed by:
Michele Swanson
Cultivate Art Design
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 426-5605
www.cltv8artdesign.com
Constructed by :
Thomas Raeth
Lafayette Tree & Landscape, Inc
Lafayette CA
(925) 284-7816
www.laftree.com
A garden inspired by Monet's famous Water Garden in Giverny France. Monet's famous Impressionistic paintings of his garden at Giverny are canvases where art and landscape merge together using rich color, texture, light, shadow, movement and reflection. Our own impressionist painter, who has studied the techniques of Monet, will placed her landscape paintings throughout the garden and will be painting onsite throughout the week. The reflections of the water, the bright colors of the Koi, the movements and various textures of the landscape, bamboo, to the iris, and agapanthus will be echoed in her paintings.
Created and constructed by:
Chris Schriner
Brookside Garden
Mountain View, CA
(408) 844-9544
www.brooksidegarden.com
Nathan Beeck
ClearWater Designs
Auburn, CA 95062
(530) 269-1000
http://clearwaterdesigns.net
