a garden writer’s rosetta stone translating design into words presented by: billy goodnick fine...

A Garden Writer’s A Garden Writer’s Rosetta StoneRosetta StoneTranslating Design Into WordsTranslating Design Into Words

Presented by:Billy GoodnickFine Gardening Magazine

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“Landscape design is a process, not a product”…

Nicky Goodstix : : Fine Gardening

“The most important part of designing a garden occurs not in the ground, but

in the mind”…Dorothy Kalin : : Garden Design

Where We’re Goin’

• Two reporting models• Design principles in a nutshell• Vocabulary workout• Analyze this!

• Me first• Your turn

• Writing adventure• Show and tell

• I dare ya…

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Another story angle...

Beautiful

Functional

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CRIMES AGAINST HORTICULTURE!!!

WHEN BAD TASTE MEETS POWER TOOLS

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Visual Harmony Contrast Color Form / shape Lightness /

darkness Surface texture Pattern Repetition Proportion

Visual Harmony Contrast Color Form / shape Lightness /

darkness Surface texture Pattern Repetition Proportion

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Visual Harmony Contrast Color Form / shape Lightness /

darkness Surface texture Pattern Repetition Proportion

Visual Harmony Contrast Color Form / shape Lightness /

darkness Surface texture Pattern Repetition Proportion

Visual Harmony Contrast Color Form / shape Lightness /

darkness Surface texture Pattern Repetition Proportion

In your own words…

Writing Challenge

When you tour a garden this week…•Wear your new designer goggles•Write a few paragraphs•Describe at least three principles

•Spatial use•Visual principles•Color principles

Post at your blog or send to me:billygoodnick@yahoo.com

Photo credits

Steve AitkenJennifer Benner

Lynda Oyama BryanStephanie FaganMichelle GervaisBilly Goodnick

Saxon HoltAllen Mandell

What did I miss?

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