The Garden Creator Studio Blog

Notes from the sketchbook on gardens, garden design, and being the change you wish to see.

Garden photos on the wall, by Nik via Unsplash

How many photos to take before starting your garden design

    Your gut instinct for how many photos you need to take before you start on your garden design project is probably wrong. Here's why:
    Person thinking about garden design; Photo by Ben White via Unsplash

    Why thinking about your garden design isn't working

      If you've been thinking about what you want to do with your garden for months but still haven't settled on a plan, you might be thinking about it all wrong. Here's what to do instead.
      Image of LEGO Batman 'first try' quote

      Why iteration works- Life lessons from LEGO Batman

        Why iteration works, and how to not beat yourself up for failed attempts. Life lessons from LEGO Batman.
        Dog on a hot day, by Akanda Kilicarslan via Unsplash

        Why outside is uncomfortable (and how to fix it)

          Microclimates around your home can make (or break) your outdoor living experience. Here's how to fix your microclimate mis-match.
          View out toward Tahoe Lake

          How your view can impact your garden design.

            What do you see when you look out the window? You may be surprised how what you see can impact your garden design.
            Image of Elon Musk during an interview at the Tesla Gigafactory in Texas

            If You Want The Future To Be Good, Make It So.

              If you're worried about the future being good, Elon Musk says- 'Make it so.' Yet how do we do that?