Inspirational Photo Montage

My garden is filled with winter blooming plants. Those hardy fellows like Sarcococca, Erica, and Hellebore that dare to laugh at freezing rains and frigid temperatures. After those long, dark days of winter Spring finally begins to rise from the ground delighting us with bright green tips pushing their way into the longer days, warmer breezes, and rays of sunlight. Seeing them reappear is like welcoming home all those snowbird friends returning from warmer climates. We also begin to unfurl.  Rising from our perches by a warm fire we venture out to implement all the garden ideas garnered from the magazines we poured over while outdoor activities were put on ice. Here are some of the ideas dancing around in my head...

The patina of this copper agave water feature caught my eye while shopping at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale. Set against a deep yellow wall and red brick walk, I couldn't help but notice it's architectural statement.

I want to partition off a "room" in my landscape and these panels (only on a smaller scale) would be ideal. I love the "window" in the middle and I would add lighting for a stunning night effect.

Mimicking the desert plants surrounding them, Dale Chihuly's "Desert Towers" is now a permanent installation at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix. I attending his show here in 2008 which was fabulous! The night showing highlighted each fixture throughout the gardens with special lighting that accented the pieces beautifully. Incorporating glass into the garden is one of my goals this season.

Decorative Detail. Art in everyday objects creates another level of design. These dragon street lights lined the walls of Panzano in Chianti, Italy. Every street was different and I suspect they symbolized protection for the residents. These dragons might give a sense of whimsy to a garden where a Ginko leaf sconce might add a sense of serenity.

Built from rebar.

I want to add an unusual pergola maybe like one of these.

Landscapes are more dynamic with some kind of water feature. I especially like the organic flavor of this one in Napa, California at Silverado Vineyards. 

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