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Field Journal
a collection of resources, reflections, and design stories
Butterflies Aren’t Picky—We Are
So how do we embrace these "messy" ecosystems—not just as acceptable, but as beautiful? How can we shift from rejecting functional, life-giving landscapes to celebrating them? By unpacking both our biological instincts and cultural conditioning, we can begin to design a new aesthetic: one that frames hope, resilience, and a thriving future.
Deer, Mice, and Bugs, Oh My!
It is often said in the field of Landscape Architecture that when it comes to plants, clients request three things: low maintenance, year-round blooms, and deer resistance. The obvious solution to this wish list is a stunning palette of native plastic plants, perfectly complemented by a synthetic turf lawn. If, by some chance, you read that sentence and thought, "Amazing! Where can I purchase this landscape?", I urge you to stop reading and call your local football field installer immediately.
The Quiet Winter Garden
The leaves have fallen, the days grow short, and the garden takes on an air of quiet stillness. Frost creeps across the landscape, softening edges and lending the world a crystalline beauty. For many, winter is the season when the garden sleeps—but beneath the surface, life is bustling. The winter garden is a paradox: the apparent dormancy hums with hidden activity, and simplicity reveals profound complexity.