ICG Perimeter Fence

1. Safety2. Deer exclusion3. Placemaker/identity maker4. Channeling/guiding the visitor experience

4 Main Goals of Fence

ICG Perimeter Fence

1. Signature Components• Eye catching• Unique• Reflecting/mirroring interior

garden features • Peeking in/looking out

(reveal/conceal)• Showcase local artists• Educational• Supports ICG unique identity

2. Replicable lengths• Local materials e.g. black

locust• Replicable• Appropriate for volunteer

build• Affordable• Low maintenance• Utilitarian• Cohesive, unified/unifying

Recognize donorsLeaves instead of fishFun, coolMosaic reflects mosaic work on turtle

Memorable, Functional artvariety of materials/texturesReflects content within fence (earthworm?) Maybe snake wind up over arched entryExperience in and of itself; different heightsLooks like scultpure, acts like fencePheobe’s favorite

Transition to new areaEntrance to surprise

Funky and functionalWould work well with black locust and as community buildNice variation of standard version

A group favoritePossibilities of alternating unique and hand-crafted panels with more utilitarian, replicable panels

SunflowersDecorative pieces of various themes could be community designed/created and mirror features inside the garden

Durand van DorenLocal artist, individual works of artChildren appreciate fine artCould represent garden plants, pollinators and critters

Classic children’s entrance

Classic with added featuresBench, living roof, bulleting board

Plant material becomes fence

SimpleSolid, stable, relaxingSimpleSupports garden featuresCould alternate slats spacing, create windows

Fence trellisAttractive on its own but could also support climbing plant material nicely

Airy, PleasantVisibility not obstructedFunctional, pleasing, supportive of plant material

WattlePile of plant material could be available for visitors to weave in

Peep-throughSomething unexpected with standard materialsIn some cases windows can act as a pass through (while excluding deer/rabbits)

Pass through TunnelChild-centric entrance

Fence posts and plant material support each otherFence doesn’t overwhelm the garden but provides a /structure, framework for it

Curvy, organic, invitingWhile dark color and supporting black locust could allow us to consider this design outside of the southwest

Livestock fenceConsider for future permaculture farm addition?Horizontal fencing elicits farm life, allows climbing

Musical fencing!Could incorporate into Music Garden fence section