Garden Design

Welcome to a new year. The Christmas decorations have been packed up, baking almost eaten up, and seed catalogues opened up. I have never been one to mark January 1st as a new start, setting goals, changing habits, as each day presents us with that, but there is something to be said having a fresh clean slate 365 days allowing many new ideas, and possibilities to unfold.

Starting with a well thought out garden design can put you ahead of the game. Knowing which areas of your yard/property takes in more sunlight, shady spots, good, drained soil to clay, sandy soil. It will make for planting, maintaining and longevity easier.

Where does garden design originate from? Going down the google trail, the pioneer Federick Law Olmsted in 1822, aka “Father of Landscape Architecture” was best known for designing the grounds of New York City’s Central Park, the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C, the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina and the 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

SGC member Anna Saunders has an outstanding background as landscape designer, owner and operator of DIVA Landscape Design. Anna was educated in Warsaw, Poland, holds a master’s degree in landscape architecture at Horticultural Dept of SGGW. Being taught that to design a garden she must first and most of all be of service to the client, not letting her style influence the design. Her main goal is having the garden work for the client, being concerned with how to plan, design and manage a good landscape for enjoyment.

Anna Saunders is our speaker for the next Sooke Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd at 7:00 pm at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The meeting is open to members and anyone who wishes to join. If you would like to become a member join here.