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News: The Yard Fairy will deliver a spoken presentation at San
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When:
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Topic:
Drought-Tolerant Landscaping and Environmentally-Friendly
Landscape Ideas
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This
past month, I had the pleasure of attending the Pacific
Horticulture Symposium which I blogged about for
3 days in September. What an amazing and inspiring experience
this was!
This
year's program was entitled "Gardening Under Mediterranean
Skies VII: Lessons in Sustainable Gardening" and
took place in some very breathtaking and picturesque locations
in Santa Barbara, CA.
I
blogged this in three parts as it was happening, but you can also
review photos and read my notes right on the website (see below
for more info and links).
October's
landscaping feature article is all about Water Features
for Your Garden: Fountains, Ponds and Waterfalls. Check
it out below.
As
always, if you need assistance with your landscaping design, would
like to have a Smart Irrigation system installed, or have any
other questions about low water landscaping, please contact us
at info@theyardfairy.com.
Below
is a brief synapsis of the event I attended called "Gardening
Under Mediterranean Skies VII: Lessons in Sustainable Gardening."
I wish you could have been there learning and enjoying with me,
but perhaps the photos I've taken will give you an idea of just
how wonderful this really was!
Day
One: We visited Santa Ynez Valley Historical
Museum as well as two private gardens, and three vineyards
- Buttonwood Farm, Alma Rosa Winery &
Vineyards, and Lafond Winery. Much wine
was had and many gorgeous gardens were perused. "Live vicariously
through my experience" by clicking on my
blog entry here.
Day
Two brought two informative and fascinating lectures
on sustainability by Pamela Berstler and Bernard
Trainor, as well as a visit to Ganna Walska Lotusland
and the award winning Casa Nueva building and
garden which was commissioned by the Air Pollution Control District.
Read about these in detail by clicking
on this web page. Don't miss the photos - there are some really
magnificent ones there!
Day
Three: Contemporary Sustainable Private Landscapes. This
included visits to 4 private gardens, including Isabelle
Greene who specializes in rainwater collection, Puck
Erikson's naturalist theme combining oaks and succulents,
a third garden of succullents and companion plants, and finally,
the estate home of Santa Barbara architect Sydney Baumgartner
who is a master organic gardener. Explore
what we learned on this page.
Water
Features for Your Garden: Ponds, Fountains and Waterfalls
A water feature
such as a pond or fountain adds an element of relaxation and tranquility
to your garden. Not only does this serve as a major focal point,
but it is a welcome attractant for birds and butterflies. Water
also adds soothing sounds as it flows gently from a miniature
waterfall or pours over the sides of a pretty fountain.
From
huge ponds to smaller fountains, there are a wide variety of water
features to choose from to fit your space, style and preferences.
The three major types we'll be discussing here are ponds, fountains,
and waterfalls. Feel free to use these ideas as a springboard
for other creative, water-focused additions to your front or back
yard.
Searching
for creative landscaping inspiration? Check out The
Yard Fairy photo gallery. We're proud of the wonderful, low
water works of art that we've created for San Diego residents.
Below
is a brief synapsis of the event I attended called "Gardening
Under Mediterranean Skies VII: Lessons in Sustainable Gardening."
I wish you could have been there learning and enjoying with me,
but perhaps the photos I've taken will give you an idea of just
how wonderful this really was!
Day
Two brought two informative and fascinating lectures
on sustainability by Pamela Berstler and Bernard
Trainor, as well as a visit to Ganna Walska Lotusland
and the award winning Casa Nueva building and
garden which was commissioned by the Air Pollution Control District.
Read about these in detail by 
Water
Features for Your Garden: Ponds, Fountains and Waterfalls 