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The character played by Annette Bening (a realtor) in “American Beauty” references a Landscape Architect when trying to sell a home.

there was a Barbra Streisand movie in the 70s where her love interest was a la student I think. Can’t remember the name of the movie

yes, “a contest of interests” he nailed it….thanks for posting Henry. While the memorial is very powerful, I agree with him 100% the site should have been left as an open space….

Dennis, I think this might be the smartest thing that was said in this discussion. Thanks.

Dood, this is a …”network for landscape architects”……
are you here to pick a fight?…not interested…

I like this, “The Horticulturalist primary concern is the plant, where my primary concerned is the place, which means I might push the limits of what’s good for the plant if it enhances the human experience.”
Why so angry, nrshmid?If LA/LDs are so annoying why are you here? I haven’t posted for a while. I hope things are well with you. I must h…[Read more]

I’ve been following the Playscapes blog for a year or so.  There are some really interesting playground ideas in that blog.  Many are from Europe and other parts of the world, and would likely not be possible in litigious America, but the blog is still a good resource to get the creative juices flowing.

My husband does all of these things including traveling to nurseries in different states to secure the nicest plants he can find for the specific purposes he needs. I think some of what you are seeing is the difference b/w design/build and a strictly design firm. I would imagine horticulturists would be very hands on as would the design/builder.…[Read more]

This website is great! I will check into the book as well.  Thanks!

Yes, Pat, but none of us got here without being children first, and I think the abilitly to keep in touch with your child side helps for good design..I just find those imagination playgrounds are MORE programmatic than the ones Quackenbush has posted, and also think they  quickly dissolve into something that looks like it belongs in the recycling…[Read more]

Check out Rusty Keeler out of Ithaca NY (Earthplay) He specializes in natural playscapes and has an interesting ethos regarding implementation and construction…very community outreach based. Nature-based playscapes are typically much cheaper and often times able to avoid the fall height regs and surface material requirements.
Here in…[Read more]

Remember…
Playgrounds are for kids not adults. Kids really have different interests, likes and needs from adults in outdoor spaces. Not saying the other stuff isn’t interesting, it is, but just sayin’

Man, I love those Jon! Thanks for posting..Really tired of the “imagination playground” stuff going on in Manhattan – Iike those a lot..

starts at 3 on a Friday, got to see what the schedule looks like and see if the boss into letting me check it out
 

http://www.nrpa.org/playgroundsafety/
 
 

Instead of complaining about how architects have done you wrong, if you are in the bay area, why don’t you pay the $30 dollars and go to the event.  It might be a great way to network with several architecture firms and get some of the work you desire.  Listen to what Flora Grubb has to offer.  I’m sure this is a big marketing push for her.  You…[Read more]

Isn’t that the truth? Adjust to reality and we will all be fine.

It was an incredibly sad ceremony, I agree Heather – Paul Simon singing “Sounds of Silence” was really something..
But it is making me think about photo-opportunity and design..How often does one think about the photo-opportunities in a design – or is it always inherent in one’s thinking, in some sense..
The San Diego Zoo has all these “Kodak…[Read more]

I don’t lose sleep over architects, engineers, landcape contractors, or little old ladies designing landscapes. I do what I do – some people buy it some people don’t. When I can’t sell it, I’ll adjust.

Flora Grubb Gardens is a retail garden store plants, pots, furnishing, gifts, coffee, etc. in a up in coming neighborhood(Dog Patch). Not a LA firm. That name, good press and when “gardens are your life” this can get you places in bay area. link to the website:
http://floragrubb.com/idx/index.php