The Guerrilla Gardening Home Page How to Make a Seed Bomb All materials in this instructable are cheap or free, easy to find, and are natural and organic. Clay from your area if available or if clay unavailable in your area you can use crayola air dry clay and is found in walmart for about $5.00 (used to protect the seeds from insects, birds, etc. that might eat them)Water (For forming clay, do not water seed bomb when finished)Seeds native to your area (Check with your local Nature Conservancy or your state's department of natural resources for which seeds/plants are native to your area)( buy seed mixtures of native flowers and plants. Not only will they grow well, they will not crowd out other plants, disrupt bird and insect populations, or do other environmental damage)Compost or worm castingsYogurt container top or any large flat surface For the dried red clay mix 5 parts clay with 1 part compost and 1 part flower seeds, put some careful drops of water into the mixture(make sure not to make it into a goopy sloppy mess!)
How John Muir Is Revolutionizing the Farm-to-Table Food Movement - Joe Fassler Yes, that John Muir. His observations on nature's interconnected systems deeply influenced award-winning chef Dan Barber's new book, The Third Plate. By Heart is a series in which authors share and discuss their all-time favorite passages in literature. Dan Barber, chef of New York’s pioneering farm-to-table restaurant Blue Hill, has long been a champion of the local, organic food movement. “Farm-to-table has failed to transform the way most of our food is grown in this country,” he writes in his new book The Third Plate: Field Notes for the Future of Food. In order to transform our agricultural landscape—and make farm-to-table truly sustainable—Barber insists we’ll need to develop a “Third Plate:” a form of eating that harnesses the incredible power of ecological relationships, while reflecting the proportions of what farmers can reasonably grow. Dan Barber: My revelation in the kitchen occurred 10 years ago, standing over a bag of all-purpose flour. And that’s the thing.
Our Process - Steps: Start to Finish The SanFilippo Design Process for a landscape installation project: Consultation San Filippo’s initial consultation is free of charge. We take the time to closely listen to your ideas, goals and dreams for your landscape. We will ask you a series of questions to uncover the possibilities for the project, to best determine how San Filippo can help you achieve your ultimate goal of a beautiful landscape. We will talk about budgets, fees, timing and any other issues important to the success of your project. Design This step in the process is an important one. The complexity of your design will determine if a design retainer fee would be required. The design process is as follows: Site survey and analysisWe will visit the site to make detailed measurements of existing architectural and landscape features that are important to the project. A budget study that explores different pricing options based on material selections helps you determine a reasonable project budget.
PRACTICE | Stages of a Landscape Architecture design project - Landscape architecture design projects differ in scale and complexity, however they are separated into various stages to allow for ease of management. Due to the variation in project types the staging of landscape architecture projects requires a flexible approach to project management. The project stages often follow a similar pattern however, they may be shortened or not undertaken due to various factors including scale, complexity, client requirements, budget and so on. I hope to assist those interested in landscape architecture by providing general information about the stages of design projects. The stage names and terminology may differ from country to country and region to region but there is a common process of managing a project through stages. Before, the landscape architect gets to the exciting part of designing the project there are few stages that often occur prior to putting pen to paper. Ready, Set, Practice: Elements of Landscape Architecture Professional Practice
Bigger project, smaller deposit : Landscape Management Question: How much money should companies require as an initial deposit? I’ve heard various theories on this and wonder what your experience is with deposits.—Benjamin Parsons, Living Landscapes, Andover, Mass. Answer: That’s a terrific question, Benjamin. Design fees, for most of us, are pretty straightforward. That takes care of the design side of the equation, so now let’s talk about the build. Benjamin, as you pointed out, there are several theories and philosophies on this topic, and quite frankly, the real answer is: whatever works best for you. Let’s look at a few examples. If you’re a smaller company, you may not have established credit, so you really do need the money to start the work. Now let’s take a big jump and look at six-figure projects. I recommend taking a 10 percent deposit at the signing of the contract. Here’s how I manage the rest of the payment process. To submit a question for Profiting From Design, please contact Shilan at jshilan@gmail.com.
Landscaping Process for a Residential Yard - Landscaping Network Swipe to view slides The design phase of the residential landscaping process will result in a detailed plan for your yard. Huettl Landscape Architecture in Walnut Creek, CA. A perspective plan shows a drawing or computer-generated image that shows the colors, texture, lighting, shading, and depth that will be present in a landscape.The Green Scene in Northridge, CA The Green Scene in Northridge, CA A residential landscaping project doesn't have to be overwhelming. The designing phase consists of research, idea gathering, and planning. The construction phase consists of the actual building process. Designing Your Landscape Get ideas for purpose, desired features and style (internet, books, magazines) Complete a design questionnaire Set a budget Meet with possible designers/contractors Choose a pro Planning meeting and site evaluation Plan review meeting Final plan approval The Residential Landscaping Process - PDF Landscaping Construction
Large Deciduous Trees - 7.419 - ExtensionExtension Print this fact sheet by J.E. Klett and E. Hammond* (10/17) Quick Facts… Trees provide shade, beauty and protection from harsh winter winds.Trees help moderate temperature extremes and offset poor air quality.Plant trees on the basis of space available, soil conditions, proximity to irrigation lines and water requirements.Plant trees prone to storm breakage away from buildings, walks, and driveways. Everyone enjoys the beauty a shade tree provides. How to Select a Tree To select a tree, consider the following factors. Available space. Soil conditions. Irrigation lines. Growth rates vs. brittleness. Water requirements. Large Trees for Shade Table 1 includes trees that will exceed 30 feet in height when fully grown. Description of Tree Shapes The following tree shapes describe the general outline of the trees in the accompanying tree list. *Emerald Ash Borer was discovered in September, 2013 in Colorado. *J.E. Go to top of this page.
PD: 3D Sun-Path View Manipulation You can interactively adjust the 3D view of the model using a mouse, pen or stylus, or by touch on a tablet or phone. You can also use the items in the 3D View Settings popup. Rotation: Drag with the left/right button or a single finger, or use the arrow keys. Panning: Drag with the middle button or two/three fingers, or use the A and D keys. Zooming: Use the scroll wheel or pinch with two fingers, or use the W and S keys. NOTE: You can use the Shift and Ctrl/Meta keys to adjust the increment of each scroll event or key press. Keyboard Modifiers The Shift and Ctrl/Meta keys are used pretty extensively to modify interactive data entry. Shift Key: Increases input to larger values, usually by ten times or significantly larger increments such as 1 month for dates and 1 hour for times. Ctrl or Meta Key: Decreases input to smaller values, usually by one tenth or the smallest reasonable increment such as 1 day for dates or 1 minute for times.
Giant Human Chia Pets The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall were created over a period from the mid-18th century up to the beginning of the 20th century. The gardens were neglected after the First World War and buried for almost a century. Overgrown with plants, broken trees, and hidden under blackberry brambles, it was only recently restored in the 1990s. The botanical gardens have since turned into one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK. The Mud Maid was built as a hollow framework of timber and windbreak netting, then completely covered with sticky mud. The Giant’s Head can be found on the Woodland Walk. Eve has a galvanized steel frame but is filled out with clay from the local pit. The Dreaming Girl is made of mud and grass.Lost Gardens of Heligan website via [Design You Trust], [Environmental Graffiti]
How to Grow Moss In certain climates, moss pops up on its own, usually on pavers and in bare spots of the lawn. However, if you love the look of moss but it doesn't grow naturally in your yard, you can cultivate it to grow in your garden as a bed, on edging, and on rock walls. Moss gives any garden an aged, almost medieval, look. And by giving the plant the growing conditions it needs—and a little patience while it gets established—you can have a landscape that rivals any English cottage garden. Moss prefers moisture, shade, and generally acidic soil. Partial to full shade is essential to grow it, as a hot afternoon sun will destroy a decorative patch in no time. When to Grow Moss You can grow moss both by transplanting it and propagating it as a slurry. What You'll Need Equipment/Tools PitchforkRakeGardening GlovesHose and sprinklerBlenderPaintbrush or spatulaSpray bottle Materials Soil pH stripsMoss transplantLandscaping pinsMoss slurry Instructions Growing Moss by Transplanting (For Soil) Project Metrics
Willow Tree Sculptures • Insteading Living willow structures or fences start with live cut rods or withies. Once inserted in the ground, they take root. Willow sculpture may use green wood but the rods are not planted, so the sculpture can be preserved if you want. The Most Amazing Willow Tree Sculptures Wicker Sculpture – Queen at Faulkland Palace, 2012. by Trevor Leat of Scotland.www.trevorleat.co.uk Wicker Sculpture – Family Circle by Trevor Leat.www.trevorleat.co.uk Wicker Sculpture – Pearl by Trevor Leat.www.trevorleat.co.uk Wicker Sculpture by Trevor Leat.www.trevorleat.co.uk The Siren’s Call by Trevor Leat.www.trevorleat.co.uk Wicker Sculpture – Calgary Stag by Trevor Leat.www.trevorleat.co.uk Wicker Sculpture – Scone Stag by Trevor Leat.www.trevorleat.co.uk Willow Alpaca. Life size Wicker Elephant, Glenkens, UK. by Trevor Leat.www.trevorleat.co.uk Willow Sculpture, UK Image by Stephen Wilkinsonwww.trekearth.com Wicker Sculpture – Stagman, 2011. by Trevor Leat and Alex Rigg.www.trevorleat.co.uk Willow Cuttings For Sale