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There are many reasons that people grow herbs. They can be decorative, medicinal and culinary.
I've been planting kitchen gardens for clients lately and everyone is crazy about them. Herbs can be cut just prior to cooking, and is the perfect addition to any dish. images from growing fruit and vegetables by Richard Bird.
It doesn't mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things, and still be calm in your heart. (unknown)
image from cote ouest
I've been working non stop lately, sorry for not posting more gardenrooms. I have a few pics of a garden I've been working in though. This young family wanted a zip line for their children. How fun is this? I decided the perch should be designed as naturally as possible. So the wonderful Pete built this. Thanks Pete, the kids love it! For more on Zip lines.
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms or wwoof.org is fabulous organization that helps farmers and volunteers who want to learn organic growing techniques. Check out their website, it's great!
I was here as a teenager, and it was such a beautiful place. White washed buildings, an old Fort sitting right on the water... even then I knew it was special. This terrace represents Bodrum perfectly.image from Patios and Verandas.
The top photo is of a fabulous roof garden in Paris. The owner has planted vegetables right along with bulbs and Hydrangeas. Love this concept. I always incorporate an herb and kitchen garden into the gardens I design. The bottom photo is of a charming terrace in Milan, planted to the nines with fruit trees and roses.images from Patios and Verandas.
These photos are from a sweet little book called Patios and Verandas, Elle Decor Portfolios published by filipacchi. This is a country dwelling once a convent, converted into a private home beside the Petit Luberon mountain range. Need I say more...
Interior designer John Stefanidis, planted a charming Mediterranean garden in the middle of London.
A long narrow plot brought alive, with interesting elements that can be enjoyed throughout the year. images from Domino mag, Nov. 2006
Finally the weather is sunny in Northern California. I was thrilled to be outside all day gardening. Hope you had a great day too! images cote ouest.
I don't know about anyone one else this week, but I am ready for the weekend. It feels as though the past 6 weeks were really 3 months crammed into 6 weeks. Anyway, I'm looking forward to relaxing with family & friends... I've had these images for a while, I'm sure they're cote something : )
