The Serenity of a plan Realized and reclaimed

Rehabilitation of moss beds and the beginning of a pruning plan leads to a summer oasis in central Virginia

"Wild" and "Natural" can be cultivated in a way to not seem "messy" and "out of control"

After removal of several dozen "volunteer" shrubs we begin to recreate the dry river behind a Japanese "Summer House"

Removal of years of overgrowth highlighted the serenity of the design 

Hardscapes, statuary and other man-made elements can contribute to an overall plan. In this case a granite lantern draws attention to the rocky outcrop

After the removal of dozens of young Japanese Maples the moss beds now create a carpet blanketing the hillside

Bringing "Ancient Edibles" such as various Crambe and Amaranth varieties back to production

Cultivating select varieties of known plants which also serve historical purposes, such as this Alcea rosea, used for a pale pink hue used in Natural Fiber Dyeing

Reminding all of famous varieties fallen out of style... such as this heirloom tomato, kept for the last 100 years by a small seed producer in Ohio, of which so many pincushions of yesterday where modeled