RE: Habitability

Hello Ben

Have a look at the following books:

·         ‘The Meaning of Gardens’ edited by Francis and Hester

·         ‘The Experience of Landscape’ by Jay Appleton

·         ‘The Planting Design Handbook’ by Nick Robinson and Jia-Hua Wu 

 

Peter Thurman

Sussex, England and Umbria, Italy

 

From: medit-plants-request@ucdavis.edu [mailto:medit-plants-request@ucdavis.edu] On Behalf Of Ben Armentrout-Wiswall
Sent: 21 July 2011 14:04
To: medit plants forum
Subject: Habitability

 


Hi All, 

Increasingly one of the most important features in a garden for me is how habitable it is (for humans, that is).

Numerous gardens are designed to be visually beautiful, but often lack any invitation to actually be IN them: they are designed strictly for viewing.

 

I like a garden that invites me in to stay and be part of it.

Here in inland southern California, that means some degree of shade to protect from the sun's heat, also privacy and shelter from wind.  It also means some less practical, tangible qualities, like tranquillity and mood, and (of course) beauty.

 

I was just wondering about some other people's favorite gardens or garden spots, and what makes them favorites.  Are they formal or naturalistic? In sun or shade? With long views or close and intimate? Open or secluded?  Could the site be reproduced, or is it a unique feature?

 

Just wondering.

Best, Ben Armentrout-Wiswall

Simi Valley, inland southern California 
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