A Visit to the Bellevue Botanical Garden

August 27, 2012

I get such inspiration from visiting gardens during the summer months. As as the summer winds down I want to eke out as many garden visits as I can, so yesterday I made a trip to the Bellevue Botanical Garden see the Art in the Garden show.  In addition to the art, there are many artful plant… Read more >

Horkin 6-09 (12) A Solution to Hide Septic Tank Lids

June 9, 2012

I was recently asked by a client what to do with an area that has exposed septic tank lids, so I thought I would share how I helped a client solve this problem several years ago. It is important to be able to access these lids but that does not mean that you have to… Read more >

Finding Peace and Solace in the Garden Creating a Garden for the Northwest Flower & Garden Show

February 16, 2012

Where do I start?  I feel as though I could write an entire book (and this blog post might just be one) about the process of creating our garden The Resonating Sounds of Nature, Finding Peace and Solace in the Garden for the 2012 Northwest Flower & Garden Show. So much has transpired in this process. Creating this… Read more >

The Northwest Flower & Garden Show We’re at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show

February 9, 2012

The Resonating Sounds of Nature, Finding Peace and Solace in the Garden Inspired by nueroacoustic research, this holistic Northwest garden creates a three-dimensional sound environment of primordial sounds found in nature. These “womb sounds” resonate with us at a subconscious level, taking us back to the beginning of our journey. Relax and connect with nature… Read more >

Creating a Garden for the Northwest Flower & Garden Show- 2 weeks and counting

January 25, 2012

The Resonating Sounds of Nature, Finding Peace and Solace in the Garden In case you haven’t heard, two weeks from today the annual Northwest Flower & Garden Show will begin.  That’s 14 days, 336 hours or 20,010 minutes from the time I am writing this.  But who’s counting.  And are we ready, you ask?  Of course…not. So much… Read more >