Benefits of Gardening
When Comfort Meets Challenge: The Hidden Gift of Redesign
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE As designers, whether we’re working with plants, paint, or pixels, we all hit that sweet spot where everything just works. You know what I mean: the combinations you can count on, the go-to favorites you trust to perform. That’s exactly where I was with one of my longtime clients. They loved warm colors.…
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From Ordinary to Outstanding: What Sets Great Container Gardens Apart
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Last month, I had the privilege of judging the City Living Gardens at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, selecting the winner for All Around Best Container Garden Display. As a container gardening professional, I had the pleasure of judging alongside two incredible women – Grace Hensley, a professional garden photographer, and Barb…
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Beauty, the Brain, and Container Gardening
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE I learned a new word last week, neuroaesthetics, thanks to Melissa Gerstle at the Digging In Association’s Winter Conference. I’ve always known that a well-tended garden or even just a few plants, can brighten my day. I understand the science behind Biophilia, which explains the proven mental and physical benefits of gardening. But…
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Designing a Container Garden for Sensory Delight
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Container gardens offer a fantastic opportunity to craft a lasting experience that engages, sight, smell, touch, even taste, right outside your door whether it’s at your front entry, balcony or patio. Plus, sensory stimulation enhances our well-being. At this point in my career, incorporating the five senses into my container garden designs and…
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Beginning the Year with Benefits!
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Welcome to 2021! The end of each year lends itself to both reflection and anticipation. An exercise my family enjoys is gathering together on New Year’s day and taking time to reflect on what the best moments of the previous year were, and establish new goals for the upcoming year. By going through…
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