tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post7124298806456635793..comments2024-02-23T01:09:56.509-08:00Comments on Garden Porn: Garden Designers Bloglink: Regional Diversity in DesignDeviant Deziner, aka Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10469269749640113223noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-76437046390170246222010-01-18T11:53:39.159-08:002010-01-18T11:53:39.159-08:00Yeah, how could you not notice the wood fired pizz...Yeah, how could you not notice the wood fired pizza oven.<br />It's only saving grace is that it is a set in a very rural setting so that when it is used, it doesn't impact the health of anyone except those who are sitting infront of it.<br />It's one thing to burn wood for pleasurable ambience in a densely populated area thus impacting hundreds of people and the environment and having a cooking source that is rarely ever used and impacts the health of those who are using it and no one else. Though it does pollute the air and there is no good excuse for that , especially when you can cook a pizza inside in a gas oven on a clay sheet.Deviant Deziner, aka Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469269749640113223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-88414776705198335832010-01-18T10:43:41.134-08:002010-01-18T10:43:41.134-08:00Uh, oh, Michelle. That third picture has a picture...Uh, oh, Michelle. That third picture has a picture of a place to burn wood and enough fuel to do it, too.<br /><br />I hope it's sweet smelling apple wood...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-59588382113421613242010-01-15T20:42:19.540-08:002010-01-15T20:42:19.540-08:00wow, what wonderful and inspiring ideas! I would ...wow, what wonderful and inspiring ideas! I would love to dine at that long table outdoors.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-51399682814301709662010-01-12T19:52:19.080-08:002010-01-12T19:52:19.080-08:00Ok, I think maybe it's finally time to whiteou...Ok, I think maybe it's finally time to whiteout the tired old muscle boys on the Sistine Chapel and put some of these scrumptuous visions of paradise up there instead. Brava! -Elizabeth (aka Dr. Leda Horticultre)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-6613933817315831852010-01-07T20:15:25.224-08:002010-01-07T20:15:25.224-08:00Beautiful gardens & prose to ignite our imagin...Beautiful gardens & prose to ignite our imaginations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-17179819670629745762010-01-06T22:52:15.910-08:002010-01-06T22:52:15.910-08:00Scott,
Once again thank you for including me in wi...Scott,<br />Once again thank you for including me in with this wonderfully talented group of designers.<br /><br />Pam,<br />Glad that you enjoyed the diversity of design from some of Northern California's designers.<br /><br />Susan,<br />Ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Collecting a very valuable natural resource is big biz'ness here is drought stricken California.<br /><br />Tara, <br />I so enjoyed your blog post. You transported me to a beautiful area in our country and described it so elegantly.<br />Thanks for the tour.<br /><br />Jocelyn,<br />I try to take advantage of the Garden Tour Season as much as possible. There are many here in the spring and summer and they are always so inspiring. <br /><br />Loree, <br />Thanks for stopping in . Your a real garden trooper ! <br /><br />Genevieve,<br />Using bromeliads in the landscape is all pretty new to me. It has taken me several years just to learn what is adaptable to my region and I still have a challenging time getting it right.<br /><br />Germi,<br />Oh that word : Terroir, It is a tongue twister, I say it like I am gargling between the ter and wha part. <br /><br />The marvelous m. R.<br />looking forward to your california trip !<br /><br />Dan,<br />I loved your frozen waterfall video.<br />I was hoping that the two birds who decided to catch a drink would decide to go for a slide down the ice.<br /><br />Laura, <br />I found your blog entry really stimulating. Glad that you chose to diversify a bit and showed how we all do things a little bit differently but all end up with the same results : beautiful gardens.<br /><br />Shirley,<br />Thanks for dropping in. We are all the more richer for your Garden World Report.<br />And as a personal question .... are you always so darn cheerful ? <br />Well I guess I would be if I had a body like yours.<br />o la la. <br /><br />How it grows,<br />Yeah, diversity. That's what it is all about.<br />When I travel to your neck of the woods I oh and ah over your camellias and azaleas.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who stopped in and left a message. It's been a fantastic day <br /><br />MichelleDeviant Deziner, aka Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469269749640113223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-48407936566943462602010-01-06T19:28:45.185-08:002010-01-06T19:28:45.185-08:00I love the look of California gardens. It's ni...I love the look of California gardens. It's nice to see things other than the boxwoods, camellias and crapemyrtles we have here!How It Growshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687132248846516168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-51131883350183333882010-01-06T16:39:49.869-08:002010-01-06T16:39:49.869-08:00Michelle,
You have the benefit of the picturesque ...Michelle,<br />You have the benefit of the picturesque rolling hills in N.Cal that creates a beautiful backdrop in addition to the agreeable weather.<br /><br />I enjoyed your presentation of other designer's works, but I have to say, your designs shine brightly among the rest of these "stars!"<br /><br />Shirley Bovshow<br />Garden World ReportShirley Bovshow "EdenMaker"http://www.gardenworldreport.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-62014566847606698352010-01-06T16:08:41.793-08:002010-01-06T16:08:41.793-08:00Michelle,
When APLD has their International Confe...Michelle,<br /><br />When APLD has their International Conference in Northern California in 2012, you can bet that we will take full advantage of our many blessings to give visiting designers a terminal case of zone envy! Bravo for capturing a level of design excellence that most of us only dream of. (Now I'm even MORE glad that I went a different way with my post!)Laura Livengoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101658363604076352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-26022377783009405022010-01-06T15:33:35.563-08:002010-01-06T15:33:35.563-08:00Hi Michelle,
Very nice post and awesome photos!
...Hi Michelle,<br /><br />Very nice post and awesome photos!<br /><br />I have admired your work since WAY back in the GardenWeb days - remember those crazy times?!?<br /><br />If I were still in CA, I would be hounding you for tours of your projects.<br /><br />Thanks for joining in - your good words are much appreciated!<br /><br />DanDan Eskelsonhttp://clearwaterlandscapes.com/wordpress/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-25535311188722886532010-01-06T14:45:39.347-08:002010-01-06T14:45:39.347-08:00Michelle--Your choices gardens and their photos kn...Michelle--Your choices gardens and their photos knock my socks off. I can imagine each of these gardens, being in them, the textures, smells and individuality of it all. My Zonal Envy Syndrome is rearing its ugly head again and making me want to move back to CA...when I know it's not really true. Thank you.Susan aka Miss Rhttp://www.susancohan.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-79502208727953904372010-01-06T13:16:08.686-08:002010-01-06T13:16:08.686-08:00I love how you tipped your hat to other designers ...I love how you tipped your hat to other designers in your region, Michelle! It was another way for us to enjoy the specificity of the amazing place you live and work.<br />"Terroir" what a wonderful word. I love it - but I never use it when speaking because I haven't figured out how to say it without sounding fumble- tongued. It's the perfectly resonant word to describe the unique quality of a place - and it is even more resonant in your post. Beautiful!<br />Thank you for your celebration, I am inspired! I can't wait for us to meet!Germihttp://thegerminatrix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-7609032171553851732010-01-06T13:10:45.256-08:002010-01-06T13:10:45.256-08:00I'm with the other designers - your photo coll...I'm with the other designers - your photo collection is the best. I've been envying your amazing gardens (and those of your friends) ever since the long-gone days of the gardenweb designer's forum. They are wonderful inspiration.<br /><br />I don't think I've seen the bromeliad tour photos before - they are fantastic. I don't think I can do broms outside here in the redwoods, but even just taking inspiration from the colors and forms...<br /><br />One thing is for sure, between you, Rebecca, Germi, and Pam, I'm looking at succulents in a whole new way. Such color! Such ease of care! So many shapes and textures...Genevievehttp://www.northcoastgardening.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-51639284261616410192010-01-06T12:32:49.952-08:002010-01-06T12:32:49.952-08:00Great post Michelle, I felt like I was there walki...Great post Michelle, I felt like I was there walking through the beautiful gardens!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-57829709333776306002010-01-06T12:28:34.081-08:002010-01-06T12:28:34.081-08:00The snow is flying sideways past my window---I wan...The snow is flying sideways past my window---I want to jump into your photos and wallow in those gorgeous gardens! Thank you!Jocelyn H. Chilvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01400573037458248759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-67068342680027632592010-01-06T11:55:34.451-08:002010-01-06T11:55:34.451-08:00I learn everytime I read one of your posts.
All...I learn everytime I read one of your posts. <br /><br />All of the gardens would make a fabulous garden tour. Of course I would want to talk with all the owners, and their designer, if they have one. And see how the landscape looks from interior views.<br /><br />You are the queen of color.<br /><br />Garden & Be Well, XO TaraTara Dillardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16233493520013405385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-62256519297523012312010-01-06T11:12:30.381-08:002010-01-06T11:12:30.381-08:00Thanks for the wonderful post and pictures. Being ...Thanks for the wonderful post and pictures. Being from the east, it really gave me the flavor of your area...and makes me want to visit!<br /><br />What an interesting concept of collecting rain water during the "rainy" season for use later on. Although I am familiar with this concept, it's interesting how it is used to help alleviate a real, regional problem.<br /><br />Once again, great photos.Susanhttp://www.landscape-design-advice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-60367653910964560662010-01-06T10:56:26.907-08:002010-01-06T10:56:26.907-08:00Hello Rebecca,
You must join me this year for our ...Hello Rebecca,<br />You must join me this year for our annual Bromeliad Tour which will take place in Marin this year.<br />Or come to one of our monthly meetings in S.F. for the Bromeliad Society.<br />I learned so much from the members at the S.F. Bromeliad Society about using Bromeliads in the landscape.<br />Brom's are great plants for the Bay Area !<br /><br />Susan,<br />Glad you liked the diversity of the photos, especially the Thomas Church image.<br />For years I admired his Sonoma garden and didn't realize it was located about 10 minutes from my own house!<br />Looking forward to reading your blog in depth .<br />MichelleDeviant Deziner, aka Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469269749640113223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-82550677470670686272010-01-06T10:55:05.795-08:002010-01-06T10:55:05.795-08:00Oh, how I'd love to dine alfresco underneath a...Oh, how I'd love to dine alfresco underneath a bosque of olive trees! I want to book a flight!<br /><br />The gardens you showcase are always stunning, and I like the variety of styles you presented here. Different styles, and yet they all have that California look. Or maybe it's simply the glow of all that sunshine.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-54672920112090710832010-01-06T10:51:20.210-08:002010-01-06T10:51:20.210-08:00Michelle, I feel as though I just looked through a...Michelle, I feel as though I just looked through a magazine, your pictures are fantastic. I love the Heather garden! Your post took me 3000 miles away and made today's temp of 27 (16 with wind chill) a little easier to bear. All the best, ScottScottHokunsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332531886327052745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-21591448671794412302010-01-06T10:36:34.581-08:002010-01-06T10:36:34.581-08:00Michelle, you must have the best garden photo coll...Michelle, you must have the best garden photo collection in the blogospere. Your photos really demonstrate the range of what a California garden can be.<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder of all the great California landscape architects. Tommy Church's designs in particular continue to inspire my own design work.Susan Morrisonhttp://www.garden-chick.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-53775714475583503712010-01-06T10:29:07.636-08:002010-01-06T10:29:07.636-08:00Your photos are absolutely amazing - my eyes are a...Your photos are absolutely amazing - my eyes are about as excited as they can be just LOOKING at these incredible gardens. You've done a beautiful job showing the incredible diversity in design styles as well as specific plantings. I've personally never designed with bromeliads much, and to see your gardens have just inspired me to explore them further....thanks for the beautiful post!rebecca sweethttp://www.gossipinthegarden.comnoreply@blogger.com