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Page 1: Leaf - Autumn 2011

leaf

Preview Issue

AUTUMN 2011

Inspiring Gardens Seasonal Outdoor Style Fall Flowers

OXFORD GARDEN Extraordinary Craftsmanship Graceful Design and Lasting Beauty

CONGRATS leaf MAGAZINE on your debut issue 877 8663331

In Every Issue

8 LetterfromtheEditors

12 Contributors

shop12 UpdatedFrontPorch

15 VintageTrendsfromBrimfield

20 EasyPiecesforFallLayers

22 DirtCouture

root24 EllenBiddleShipman

found26 YarnBombs

28 MakingaSplash

30 ThreeMenWenttoMow

33 ForFallPlanting

34 WildApples

contents

A city garden in San Francisco

designed by topher Delaney and

photographed by Saxon Holt

on the cover

15

33

12

Autumn 2011

32

In Every Issue (continued)

good36 SeedsforAfrica

go38 WhattoSeeinBoston

plant40 Heleniumautumnale

flavor43 PickYourOwnCocktail

flower88 AutumnProvidesExciting

CutFlowerChoices

Departments

build45 ACompulsive

CreatorrsquosGarden

fun50 MakeLikeJohnny

andHittheAppleRoad

36

features56 Warmth

66 BoldBlueinSilverLake

72 NewAgrarians

80 InfluencedbyanIsland

50

66

56

leafAUTUMN 2011

Co-Founder amp Editor

SUSAN COHANscohanleafmagcomg

Managing Editor

LYNN FELICI-GALLANTlfelici-gallantleafmagcom

Advertising Director

SANDRA SLOANsmsloanleafmagcom

Graphic Design

ALEX-HOLT COHAN

CHRISTINE WENDEL FARRUGIA

KORI KENNEDY

Print copies of Leaf available through Magcloud

Leafmagcom

copy Copyright 2011 Leaf Magazine LLC

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 16

Co-Founder amp Editor

ROCHELLE GREAYERrgreayerleafmagcom

General Advertising inquiries

advertisingleafmagcom

USACroyalbotanianet 394 Broadway New York NY 10013 1-212812 9852 WNWroyalbotaniacomus

lettersFrom the Editors

a Facebook page Everyone at the table was a non-be-liever Today the way we find read store and interact with information has been totally transformed and Leaf is the vanguard of a new publishing movement During the time that followed that original con-versation I made a concerted effort to meet people whose online presence interested me They were other designers architects writers and editors who were outside of the horticultural and landscape design com-munity I attended events aimed at online design com-municators There was always a design group who was conspicuously absentmdashmy ownmdashthe landscape and garden designers My first thoughts about an online design magazine dedicated to design beyond our doors arose out of these events At one of those events I met with fellow designerblogger Rochelle Greayer and mentioned pursuing an online magazine for outdoor style and design A few weeks later she e-mailed me and Leaf was born We knew that if the information was presented in a way that was engaging and compelling those interested in design beyond our doors would embrace a magazine that addressed the totality of stylish living outside I hope you enjoy the journey through this preview copy of Leaf and stay with us as we continue to ex-plore the best and most interesting in outdoor design

Leaf started as a conversation between designers about the transformative nature of design and how technol-ogy would change our lives I was the only one of that group who had a Twitter feed a blog and

Welcome to the first issue of Leaf I am so glad you are joining us on this adventure Getting to this launch has been about jour-neys both personal and cultural My personal journey

started with a blog over three years ago-Welcome Stu-dio lsquogrsquo friends-and solidified a yearning to move from one creative field-landscape design-to another-writing and magazine creation I used to call Studio lsquogrsquo my small attempt at creating the magazine I always wished existed Now happily with Leaf it does Culturally the word existed means something entirely different than it once did Communally we are we are rapidly moving towards a world where paper books and magazines are joined by digital publications such as Leaf It is an exciting and positive change as we become more mindful of our resources and technology is more fully integrated into our everyday lives Leaf is launching in an evolving landscape of awareness about the effects we have on our environment We are all on a quest to more wisely manage our physical world It is also with no small amount of pride and seren-dipity that a Topher Delaney designed garden should grace our first cover She along with so many others I have met along the way thankfully encouraged me and this project to this point I look forward to what Leaf will become as we continue with the belief that we can create not just a great magazine but a community of people who appreciate great design living beauti-fully and respecting the land on which we live

Susan Cohan Rochelle Greayer

8 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lifersquos best moments furnishedtrade

Timeless furniture with exclusive fabrics

Summer Classicsreg and Sunbrellareg take innovation outdoorsSunbrellareg is a registered trademark of Glen Raven Inc

wwwSummerClassicscom

s best moments furnishedVisit our website to view the New Collections for 2012

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 10

contributorsJane Berger is a landscape designer

and writer She is on the board of the

Association of Professional Landscape

Designers Her publications include

articles in Landscape Architecture

Magazine The American Gardener and

American Style among others

Warren Bobrow is the culture

editor of the ldquoWild Tablerdquo in the Wild

River Review His research on biody-

namic organic wine and food appears in

the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in

America Ed 2 He is internationally

published on the topic of cocktails and is a rum judge for

the Ministry of Rum

Suzanne Cummings opened her Chicago shop

Suzanne Cummings Flowers in 2006 Suzanne studied floral

design with Jane Packer in London and brings a European

flair to all of her floral designs Suzanne Cummings Floral

Design School is an offshoot of her atelier and offers any-

one living or visiting Chicago the chance to learn to make

beautiful floral creations

Jeff Dunas is a commercial and fine art photographer

The author of 11 monographs his work has been exhib-

ited in over 60 one-person shows including 12 American

museums He is the co-founder and director of the Palm

Springs Photo Festival

Kelly Fitzsimmons has been pho-

tographing children and families for

nearly 20 years She loves working with

children of all ages and her playful

approach and use of only natural light

and settings result in timeless portraits

Saxon Holt is a professional

garden photographer and owner

of PhotoBotanic a garden photography

library His most recent book is The

American Meadow Garden

Courtney Jentzen is a designer and illustrator based in

Brooklyn New York Her design company Swiss Cottage

Designs specializes in illustration custom projects and in-

vitations She enjoys live music good tea small bookstores

and eating carbs

Kari Loslashnning is a contemporary bas-

ket maker Her inspiration comes from

a passion for color nature and architec-

ture Her work has been shown at The

White House and the Smithsonian

Mary Ann Newcomer is known as

the Dirt Diva on the River Radio 949

in Boise Idaho Her articles on gardening

have been published in MaryJanersquos Farm

Fine Gardening and The American Gardener

Her first book The Rocky Mountain

Gardenerrsquos Guide will be published in January 2012

Rich Pomerantz is a garden and

portrait photographer His three books

are Great Gardens of the Berkshires Hudson

River Valley Farms and Wild Horses of the

Dunes Rich conducts photography work-

shops through the New York Botanical

Gardens and privately

Nan Sterman a California

native is an author botanist and

garden designer Nan writes appears

on radio and television and speaks on

the topic of water-wise design Her

books include California Gardenerrsquos Guide

Volume II and Water-wise Plants for the Southwest

Jonathan Williams of Big2do

Productions is a videographer media

producer musician and photographer

As a producer his work has varied from

museum exhibits and public and broad-

cast television to corporate education

and new media

Adam Woodruff is an award-winning garden designer

His naturalistic designs are influenced by the New Wave

Planting movement making his style unique

THE FINEST GLASSHOUSES MONEY CAN BUY APnOHD BY THI

HARTLEY BOTA N I C ~$) lWrr~i ~KEW

NOTHING ELSE IS A HAR T LEY

bull Handmade in Greenfield England Established Over 70 Years

bull Exclusively Endorsed by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew bull From $25000

To enjoy our Book of Glasshouses call or click 781 933 1993 wwwhartleybotaniccom leafhartleybotaniccom

shopUpdated Front Porch

slate

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Consider a planter with strong contemporary styling

Concrete 5 series planter from Terrene

Graphic prints in black and white for pillows Fabric from Trina Turk for Schumacher

Add a contemporary porch swing made from recycled plasticLoll Go Swing form Design within Reach

Mix in ethnic finds used as side tables and plant standsTibetian Drum side table from Pottery Barn

Mix and match styles to create a surprising and eclectic welcome

raspberry

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

Try traditional pieces in bold colors for a modern feelWicker side table from Maine Cottage

A chaise can be a great substitute for a cafeacute table and chairsChaise lounge from Femob

Go rustic with ethnic inspired fabrics and textured surfaces`Fabric from Mally Skok Design

Explore handmade details such as crocheted rugs Rug from Paola Lenti

Play with color andtry something new and unexpected

OUTDOOR FURNITURE middot IN~OOR FURNITURE WINDOW TREATMENTS middot AWNINGS UMBRElLAS U your artphooe QR codamp Ndor 10 lampam more

CELEBRATI N G

50 YEARS

shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

Cover-Pools the inventor of the automatic pool cover presents the ultimate safety winter and solar cover combined into one At the touch of a button you can conveniently cover your pool whenever youmiddotre not swimming View the online photo gallery for custom cover ideas

bull Protect your famiLy and pooL year-round bull Save up to 70 on heat chemicals

water and operating costs bull Reduce energy and water consumption bull Save time maintaining your pool

COVER POOLS~

1-800-447-2838 coverpootscom

shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

EXC LU SIV E DE SIG NS middot EX CEPTIO NA L Q U A LIT Y UNS U RPA SSED CRA FT SMANSH IP

USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

CONSERVATORIES ORA N GERIES GARDEN B U ILDINGS CO N SERVATORIES OF YORK

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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foundYarn Bombs

YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

foundMaking a Splash

Pho

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field

All

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

Pho

to b

y M

egha

n Li

ttle

field

All

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

SUBARU FISKARS ~

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BURPEE HOME GARDENS

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lsquoCoral Sunsetrsquo (herbaceous)

lsquoGarden Treasurersquo (intersectional aka Itoh peony)

lsquoCoral Supremersquo (herbaceous)

Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

Available from

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

Available from

Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

ISSUE EIGHT | ROOT | TRUNK | BOUGH

FALL | WINTER 2012

ISSN 1941-9120 $1800

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

AlexsApplesfor

Kids

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

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NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 2: Leaf - Autumn 2011

OXFORD GARDEN Extraordinary Craftsmanship Graceful Design and Lasting Beauty

CONGRATS leaf MAGAZINE on your debut issue 877 8663331

In Every Issue

8 LetterfromtheEditors

12 Contributors

shop12 UpdatedFrontPorch

15 VintageTrendsfromBrimfield

20 EasyPiecesforFallLayers

22 DirtCouture

root24 EllenBiddleShipman

found26 YarnBombs

28 MakingaSplash

30 ThreeMenWenttoMow

33 ForFallPlanting

34 WildApples

contents

A city garden in San Francisco

designed by topher Delaney and

photographed by Saxon Holt

on the cover

15

33

12

Autumn 2011

32

In Every Issue (continued)

good36 SeedsforAfrica

go38 WhattoSeeinBoston

plant40 Heleniumautumnale

flavor43 PickYourOwnCocktail

flower88 AutumnProvidesExciting

CutFlowerChoices

Departments

build45 ACompulsive

CreatorrsquosGarden

fun50 MakeLikeJohnny

andHittheAppleRoad

36

features56 Warmth

66 BoldBlueinSilverLake

72 NewAgrarians

80 InfluencedbyanIsland

50

66

56

leafAUTUMN 2011

Co-Founder amp Editor

SUSAN COHANscohanleafmagcomg

Managing Editor

LYNN FELICI-GALLANTlfelici-gallantleafmagcom

Advertising Director

SANDRA SLOANsmsloanleafmagcom

Graphic Design

ALEX-HOLT COHAN

CHRISTINE WENDEL FARRUGIA

KORI KENNEDY

Print copies of Leaf available through Magcloud

Leafmagcom

copy Copyright 2011 Leaf Magazine LLC

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 16

Co-Founder amp Editor

ROCHELLE GREAYERrgreayerleafmagcom

General Advertising inquiries

advertisingleafmagcom

USACroyalbotanianet 394 Broadway New York NY 10013 1-212812 9852 WNWroyalbotaniacomus

lettersFrom the Editors

a Facebook page Everyone at the table was a non-be-liever Today the way we find read store and interact with information has been totally transformed and Leaf is the vanguard of a new publishing movement During the time that followed that original con-versation I made a concerted effort to meet people whose online presence interested me They were other designers architects writers and editors who were outside of the horticultural and landscape design com-munity I attended events aimed at online design com-municators There was always a design group who was conspicuously absentmdashmy ownmdashthe landscape and garden designers My first thoughts about an online design magazine dedicated to design beyond our doors arose out of these events At one of those events I met with fellow designerblogger Rochelle Greayer and mentioned pursuing an online magazine for outdoor style and design A few weeks later she e-mailed me and Leaf was born We knew that if the information was presented in a way that was engaging and compelling those interested in design beyond our doors would embrace a magazine that addressed the totality of stylish living outside I hope you enjoy the journey through this preview copy of Leaf and stay with us as we continue to ex-plore the best and most interesting in outdoor design

Leaf started as a conversation between designers about the transformative nature of design and how technol-ogy would change our lives I was the only one of that group who had a Twitter feed a blog and

Welcome to the first issue of Leaf I am so glad you are joining us on this adventure Getting to this launch has been about jour-neys both personal and cultural My personal journey

started with a blog over three years ago-Welcome Stu-dio lsquogrsquo friends-and solidified a yearning to move from one creative field-landscape design-to another-writing and magazine creation I used to call Studio lsquogrsquo my small attempt at creating the magazine I always wished existed Now happily with Leaf it does Culturally the word existed means something entirely different than it once did Communally we are we are rapidly moving towards a world where paper books and magazines are joined by digital publications such as Leaf It is an exciting and positive change as we become more mindful of our resources and technology is more fully integrated into our everyday lives Leaf is launching in an evolving landscape of awareness about the effects we have on our environment We are all on a quest to more wisely manage our physical world It is also with no small amount of pride and seren-dipity that a Topher Delaney designed garden should grace our first cover She along with so many others I have met along the way thankfully encouraged me and this project to this point I look forward to what Leaf will become as we continue with the belief that we can create not just a great magazine but a community of people who appreciate great design living beauti-fully and respecting the land on which we live

Susan Cohan Rochelle Greayer

8 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lifersquos best moments furnishedtrade

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Summer Classicsreg and Sunbrellareg take innovation outdoorsSunbrellareg is a registered trademark of Glen Raven Inc

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 10

contributorsJane Berger is a landscape designer

and writer She is on the board of the

Association of Professional Landscape

Designers Her publications include

articles in Landscape Architecture

Magazine The American Gardener and

American Style among others

Warren Bobrow is the culture

editor of the ldquoWild Tablerdquo in the Wild

River Review His research on biody-

namic organic wine and food appears in

the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in

America Ed 2 He is internationally

published on the topic of cocktails and is a rum judge for

the Ministry of Rum

Suzanne Cummings opened her Chicago shop

Suzanne Cummings Flowers in 2006 Suzanne studied floral

design with Jane Packer in London and brings a European

flair to all of her floral designs Suzanne Cummings Floral

Design School is an offshoot of her atelier and offers any-

one living or visiting Chicago the chance to learn to make

beautiful floral creations

Jeff Dunas is a commercial and fine art photographer

The author of 11 monographs his work has been exhib-

ited in over 60 one-person shows including 12 American

museums He is the co-founder and director of the Palm

Springs Photo Festival

Kelly Fitzsimmons has been pho-

tographing children and families for

nearly 20 years She loves working with

children of all ages and her playful

approach and use of only natural light

and settings result in timeless portraits

Saxon Holt is a professional

garden photographer and owner

of PhotoBotanic a garden photography

library His most recent book is The

American Meadow Garden

Courtney Jentzen is a designer and illustrator based in

Brooklyn New York Her design company Swiss Cottage

Designs specializes in illustration custom projects and in-

vitations She enjoys live music good tea small bookstores

and eating carbs

Kari Loslashnning is a contemporary bas-

ket maker Her inspiration comes from

a passion for color nature and architec-

ture Her work has been shown at The

White House and the Smithsonian

Mary Ann Newcomer is known as

the Dirt Diva on the River Radio 949

in Boise Idaho Her articles on gardening

have been published in MaryJanersquos Farm

Fine Gardening and The American Gardener

Her first book The Rocky Mountain

Gardenerrsquos Guide will be published in January 2012

Rich Pomerantz is a garden and

portrait photographer His three books

are Great Gardens of the Berkshires Hudson

River Valley Farms and Wild Horses of the

Dunes Rich conducts photography work-

shops through the New York Botanical

Gardens and privately

Nan Sterman a California

native is an author botanist and

garden designer Nan writes appears

on radio and television and speaks on

the topic of water-wise design Her

books include California Gardenerrsquos Guide

Volume II and Water-wise Plants for the Southwest

Jonathan Williams of Big2do

Productions is a videographer media

producer musician and photographer

As a producer his work has varied from

museum exhibits and public and broad-

cast television to corporate education

and new media

Adam Woodruff is an award-winning garden designer

His naturalistic designs are influenced by the New Wave

Planting movement making his style unique

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66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Consider a planter with strong contemporary styling

Concrete 5 series planter from Terrene

Graphic prints in black and white for pillows Fabric from Trina Turk for Schumacher

Add a contemporary porch swing made from recycled plasticLoll Go Swing form Design within Reach

Mix in ethnic finds used as side tables and plant standsTibetian Drum side table from Pottery Barn

Mix and match styles to create a surprising and eclectic welcome

raspberry

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

Try traditional pieces in bold colors for a modern feelWicker side table from Maine Cottage

A chaise can be a great substitute for a cafeacute table and chairsChaise lounge from Femob

Go rustic with ethnic inspired fabrics and textured surfaces`Fabric from Mally Skok Design

Explore handmade details such as crocheted rugs Rug from Paola Lenti

Play with color andtry something new and unexpected

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shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

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dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

lassFlowerIm

agePresidentampFellowsH

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ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

ms

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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to K

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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Kelly

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mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

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OHIN

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Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Pet

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

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ativ

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omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

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omm

ons

Lice

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 3: Leaf - Autumn 2011

In Every Issue

8 LetterfromtheEditors

12 Contributors

shop12 UpdatedFrontPorch

15 VintageTrendsfromBrimfield

20 EasyPiecesforFallLayers

22 DirtCouture

root24 EllenBiddleShipman

found26 YarnBombs

28 MakingaSplash

30 ThreeMenWenttoMow

33 ForFallPlanting

34 WildApples

contents

A city garden in San Francisco

designed by topher Delaney and

photographed by Saxon Holt

on the cover

15

33

12

Autumn 2011

32

In Every Issue (continued)

good36 SeedsforAfrica

go38 WhattoSeeinBoston

plant40 Heleniumautumnale

flavor43 PickYourOwnCocktail

flower88 AutumnProvidesExciting

CutFlowerChoices

Departments

build45 ACompulsive

CreatorrsquosGarden

fun50 MakeLikeJohnny

andHittheAppleRoad

36

features56 Warmth

66 BoldBlueinSilverLake

72 NewAgrarians

80 InfluencedbyanIsland

50

66

56

leafAUTUMN 2011

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a Facebook page Everyone at the table was a non-be-liever Today the way we find read store and interact with information has been totally transformed and Leaf is the vanguard of a new publishing movement During the time that followed that original con-versation I made a concerted effort to meet people whose online presence interested me They were other designers architects writers and editors who were outside of the horticultural and landscape design com-munity I attended events aimed at online design com-municators There was always a design group who was conspicuously absentmdashmy ownmdashthe landscape and garden designers My first thoughts about an online design magazine dedicated to design beyond our doors arose out of these events At one of those events I met with fellow designerblogger Rochelle Greayer and mentioned pursuing an online magazine for outdoor style and design A few weeks later she e-mailed me and Leaf was born We knew that if the information was presented in a way that was engaging and compelling those interested in design beyond our doors would embrace a magazine that addressed the totality of stylish living outside I hope you enjoy the journey through this preview copy of Leaf and stay with us as we continue to ex-plore the best and most interesting in outdoor design

Leaf started as a conversation between designers about the transformative nature of design and how technol-ogy would change our lives I was the only one of that group who had a Twitter feed a blog and

Welcome to the first issue of Leaf I am so glad you are joining us on this adventure Getting to this launch has been about jour-neys both personal and cultural My personal journey

started with a blog over three years ago-Welcome Stu-dio lsquogrsquo friends-and solidified a yearning to move from one creative field-landscape design-to another-writing and magazine creation I used to call Studio lsquogrsquo my small attempt at creating the magazine I always wished existed Now happily with Leaf it does Culturally the word existed means something entirely different than it once did Communally we are we are rapidly moving towards a world where paper books and magazines are joined by digital publications such as Leaf It is an exciting and positive change as we become more mindful of our resources and technology is more fully integrated into our everyday lives Leaf is launching in an evolving landscape of awareness about the effects we have on our environment We are all on a quest to more wisely manage our physical world It is also with no small amount of pride and seren-dipity that a Topher Delaney designed garden should grace our first cover She along with so many others I have met along the way thankfully encouraged me and this project to this point I look forward to what Leaf will become as we continue with the belief that we can create not just a great magazine but a community of people who appreciate great design living beauti-fully and respecting the land on which we live

Susan Cohan Rochelle Greayer

8 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

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Timeless furniture with exclusive fabrics

Summer Classicsreg and Sunbrellareg take innovation outdoorsSunbrellareg is a registered trademark of Glen Raven Inc

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s best moments furnishedVisit our website to view the New Collections for 2012

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 10

contributorsJane Berger is a landscape designer

and writer She is on the board of the

Association of Professional Landscape

Designers Her publications include

articles in Landscape Architecture

Magazine The American Gardener and

American Style among others

Warren Bobrow is the culture

editor of the ldquoWild Tablerdquo in the Wild

River Review His research on biody-

namic organic wine and food appears in

the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in

America Ed 2 He is internationally

published on the topic of cocktails and is a rum judge for

the Ministry of Rum

Suzanne Cummings opened her Chicago shop

Suzanne Cummings Flowers in 2006 Suzanne studied floral

design with Jane Packer in London and brings a European

flair to all of her floral designs Suzanne Cummings Floral

Design School is an offshoot of her atelier and offers any-

one living or visiting Chicago the chance to learn to make

beautiful floral creations

Jeff Dunas is a commercial and fine art photographer

The author of 11 monographs his work has been exhib-

ited in over 60 one-person shows including 12 American

museums He is the co-founder and director of the Palm

Springs Photo Festival

Kelly Fitzsimmons has been pho-

tographing children and families for

nearly 20 years She loves working with

children of all ages and her playful

approach and use of only natural light

and settings result in timeless portraits

Saxon Holt is a professional

garden photographer and owner

of PhotoBotanic a garden photography

library His most recent book is The

American Meadow Garden

Courtney Jentzen is a designer and illustrator based in

Brooklyn New York Her design company Swiss Cottage

Designs specializes in illustration custom projects and in-

vitations She enjoys live music good tea small bookstores

and eating carbs

Kari Loslashnning is a contemporary bas-

ket maker Her inspiration comes from

a passion for color nature and architec-

ture Her work has been shown at The

White House and the Smithsonian

Mary Ann Newcomer is known as

the Dirt Diva on the River Radio 949

in Boise Idaho Her articles on gardening

have been published in MaryJanersquos Farm

Fine Gardening and The American Gardener

Her first book The Rocky Mountain

Gardenerrsquos Guide will be published in January 2012

Rich Pomerantz is a garden and

portrait photographer His three books

are Great Gardens of the Berkshires Hudson

River Valley Farms and Wild Horses of the

Dunes Rich conducts photography work-

shops through the New York Botanical

Gardens and privately

Nan Sterman a California

native is an author botanist and

garden designer Nan writes appears

on radio and television and speaks on

the topic of water-wise design Her

books include California Gardenerrsquos Guide

Volume II and Water-wise Plants for the Southwest

Jonathan Williams of Big2do

Productions is a videographer media

producer musician and photographer

As a producer his work has varied from

museum exhibits and public and broad-

cast television to corporate education

and new media

Adam Woodruff is an award-winning garden designer

His naturalistic designs are influenced by the New Wave

Planting movement making his style unique

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To enjoy our Book of Glasshouses call or click 781 933 1993 wwwhartleybotaniccom leafhartleybotaniccom

shopUpdated Front Porch

slate

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Consider a planter with strong contemporary styling

Concrete 5 series planter from Terrene

Graphic prints in black and white for pillows Fabric from Trina Turk for Schumacher

Add a contemporary porch swing made from recycled plasticLoll Go Swing form Design within Reach

Mix in ethnic finds used as side tables and plant standsTibetian Drum side table from Pottery Barn

Mix and match styles to create a surprising and eclectic welcome

raspberry

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

Try traditional pieces in bold colors for a modern feelWicker side table from Maine Cottage

A chaise can be a great substitute for a cafeacute table and chairsChaise lounge from Femob

Go rustic with ethnic inspired fabrics and textured surfaces`Fabric from Mally Skok Design

Explore handmade details such as crocheted rugs Rug from Paola Lenti

Play with color andtry something new and unexpected

OUTDOOR FURNITURE middot IN~OOR FURNITURE WINDOW TREATMENTS middot AWNINGS UMBRElLAS U your artphooe QR codamp Ndor 10 lampam more

CELEBRATI N G

50 YEARS

shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

Cover-Pools the inventor of the automatic pool cover presents the ultimate safety winter and solar cover combined into one At the touch of a button you can conveniently cover your pool whenever youmiddotre not swimming View the online photo gallery for custom cover ideas

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

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USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

CONSERVATORIES ORA N GERIES GARDEN B U ILDINGS CO N SERVATORIES OF YORK

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

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Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

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dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

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dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

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funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

AlexsApplesfor

Kids

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

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PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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o by

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 4: Leaf - Autumn 2011

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In Every Issue (continued)

good36 SeedsforAfrica

go38 WhattoSeeinBoston

plant40 Heleniumautumnale

flavor43 PickYourOwnCocktail

flower88 AutumnProvidesExciting

CutFlowerChoices

Departments

build45 ACompulsive

CreatorrsquosGarden

fun50 MakeLikeJohnny

andHittheAppleRoad

36

features56 Warmth

66 BoldBlueinSilverLake

72 NewAgrarians

80 InfluencedbyanIsland

50

66

56

leafAUTUMN 2011

Co-Founder amp Editor

SUSAN COHANscohanleafmagcomg

Managing Editor

LYNN FELICI-GALLANTlfelici-gallantleafmagcom

Advertising Director

SANDRA SLOANsmsloanleafmagcom

Graphic Design

ALEX-HOLT COHAN

CHRISTINE WENDEL FARRUGIA

KORI KENNEDY

Print copies of Leaf available through Magcloud

Leafmagcom

copy Copyright 2011 Leaf Magazine LLC

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 16

Co-Founder amp Editor

ROCHELLE GREAYERrgreayerleafmagcom

General Advertising inquiries

advertisingleafmagcom

USACroyalbotanianet 394 Broadway New York NY 10013 1-212812 9852 WNWroyalbotaniacomus

lettersFrom the Editors

a Facebook page Everyone at the table was a non-be-liever Today the way we find read store and interact with information has been totally transformed and Leaf is the vanguard of a new publishing movement During the time that followed that original con-versation I made a concerted effort to meet people whose online presence interested me They were other designers architects writers and editors who were outside of the horticultural and landscape design com-munity I attended events aimed at online design com-municators There was always a design group who was conspicuously absentmdashmy ownmdashthe landscape and garden designers My first thoughts about an online design magazine dedicated to design beyond our doors arose out of these events At one of those events I met with fellow designerblogger Rochelle Greayer and mentioned pursuing an online magazine for outdoor style and design A few weeks later she e-mailed me and Leaf was born We knew that if the information was presented in a way that was engaging and compelling those interested in design beyond our doors would embrace a magazine that addressed the totality of stylish living outside I hope you enjoy the journey through this preview copy of Leaf and stay with us as we continue to ex-plore the best and most interesting in outdoor design

Leaf started as a conversation between designers about the transformative nature of design and how technol-ogy would change our lives I was the only one of that group who had a Twitter feed a blog and

Welcome to the first issue of Leaf I am so glad you are joining us on this adventure Getting to this launch has been about jour-neys both personal and cultural My personal journey

started with a blog over three years ago-Welcome Stu-dio lsquogrsquo friends-and solidified a yearning to move from one creative field-landscape design-to another-writing and magazine creation I used to call Studio lsquogrsquo my small attempt at creating the magazine I always wished existed Now happily with Leaf it does Culturally the word existed means something entirely different than it once did Communally we are we are rapidly moving towards a world where paper books and magazines are joined by digital publications such as Leaf It is an exciting and positive change as we become more mindful of our resources and technology is more fully integrated into our everyday lives Leaf is launching in an evolving landscape of awareness about the effects we have on our environment We are all on a quest to more wisely manage our physical world It is also with no small amount of pride and seren-dipity that a Topher Delaney designed garden should grace our first cover She along with so many others I have met along the way thankfully encouraged me and this project to this point I look forward to what Leaf will become as we continue with the belief that we can create not just a great magazine but a community of people who appreciate great design living beauti-fully and respecting the land on which we live

Susan Cohan Rochelle Greayer

8 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lifersquos best moments furnishedtrade

Timeless furniture with exclusive fabrics

Summer Classicsreg and Sunbrellareg take innovation outdoorsSunbrellareg is a registered trademark of Glen Raven Inc

wwwSummerClassicscom

s best moments furnishedVisit our website to view the New Collections for 2012

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 10

contributorsJane Berger is a landscape designer

and writer She is on the board of the

Association of Professional Landscape

Designers Her publications include

articles in Landscape Architecture

Magazine The American Gardener and

American Style among others

Warren Bobrow is the culture

editor of the ldquoWild Tablerdquo in the Wild

River Review His research on biody-

namic organic wine and food appears in

the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in

America Ed 2 He is internationally

published on the topic of cocktails and is a rum judge for

the Ministry of Rum

Suzanne Cummings opened her Chicago shop

Suzanne Cummings Flowers in 2006 Suzanne studied floral

design with Jane Packer in London and brings a European

flair to all of her floral designs Suzanne Cummings Floral

Design School is an offshoot of her atelier and offers any-

one living or visiting Chicago the chance to learn to make

beautiful floral creations

Jeff Dunas is a commercial and fine art photographer

The author of 11 monographs his work has been exhib-

ited in over 60 one-person shows including 12 American

museums He is the co-founder and director of the Palm

Springs Photo Festival

Kelly Fitzsimmons has been pho-

tographing children and families for

nearly 20 years She loves working with

children of all ages and her playful

approach and use of only natural light

and settings result in timeless portraits

Saxon Holt is a professional

garden photographer and owner

of PhotoBotanic a garden photography

library His most recent book is The

American Meadow Garden

Courtney Jentzen is a designer and illustrator based in

Brooklyn New York Her design company Swiss Cottage

Designs specializes in illustration custom projects and in-

vitations She enjoys live music good tea small bookstores

and eating carbs

Kari Loslashnning is a contemporary bas-

ket maker Her inspiration comes from

a passion for color nature and architec-

ture Her work has been shown at The

White House and the Smithsonian

Mary Ann Newcomer is known as

the Dirt Diva on the River Radio 949

in Boise Idaho Her articles on gardening

have been published in MaryJanersquos Farm

Fine Gardening and The American Gardener

Her first book The Rocky Mountain

Gardenerrsquos Guide will be published in January 2012

Rich Pomerantz is a garden and

portrait photographer His three books

are Great Gardens of the Berkshires Hudson

River Valley Farms and Wild Horses of the

Dunes Rich conducts photography work-

shops through the New York Botanical

Gardens and privately

Nan Sterman a California

native is an author botanist and

garden designer Nan writes appears

on radio and television and speaks on

the topic of water-wise design Her

books include California Gardenerrsquos Guide

Volume II and Water-wise Plants for the Southwest

Jonathan Williams of Big2do

Productions is a videographer media

producer musician and photographer

As a producer his work has varied from

museum exhibits and public and broad-

cast television to corporate education

and new media

Adam Woodruff is an award-winning garden designer

His naturalistic designs are influenced by the New Wave

Planting movement making his style unique

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slate

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Consider a planter with strong contemporary styling

Concrete 5 series planter from Terrene

Graphic prints in black and white for pillows Fabric from Trina Turk for Schumacher

Add a contemporary porch swing made from recycled plasticLoll Go Swing form Design within Reach

Mix in ethnic finds used as side tables and plant standsTibetian Drum side table from Pottery Barn

Mix and match styles to create a surprising and eclectic welcome

raspberry

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

Try traditional pieces in bold colors for a modern feelWicker side table from Maine Cottage

A chaise can be a great substitute for a cafeacute table and chairsChaise lounge from Femob

Go rustic with ethnic inspired fabrics and textured surfaces`Fabric from Mally Skok Design

Explore handmade details such as crocheted rugs Rug from Paola Lenti

Play with color andtry something new and unexpected

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shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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need to be removed

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

0- T -n- shade experience made in miami

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

lassFlowerIm

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ollegebyH

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

ms

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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Fitz

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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NY

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OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Pet

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

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arol

J H

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bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

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xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

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n Le

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

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omm

ons

Lice

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 5: Leaf - Autumn 2011

leafAUTUMN 2011

Co-Founder amp Editor

SUSAN COHANscohanleafmagcomg

Managing Editor

LYNN FELICI-GALLANTlfelici-gallantleafmagcom

Advertising Director

SANDRA SLOANsmsloanleafmagcom

Graphic Design

ALEX-HOLT COHAN

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Print copies of Leaf available through Magcloud

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copy Copyright 2011 Leaf Magazine LLC

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ROCHELLE GREAYERrgreayerleafmagcom

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lettersFrom the Editors

a Facebook page Everyone at the table was a non-be-liever Today the way we find read store and interact with information has been totally transformed and Leaf is the vanguard of a new publishing movement During the time that followed that original con-versation I made a concerted effort to meet people whose online presence interested me They were other designers architects writers and editors who were outside of the horticultural and landscape design com-munity I attended events aimed at online design com-municators There was always a design group who was conspicuously absentmdashmy ownmdashthe landscape and garden designers My first thoughts about an online design magazine dedicated to design beyond our doors arose out of these events At one of those events I met with fellow designerblogger Rochelle Greayer and mentioned pursuing an online magazine for outdoor style and design A few weeks later she e-mailed me and Leaf was born We knew that if the information was presented in a way that was engaging and compelling those interested in design beyond our doors would embrace a magazine that addressed the totality of stylish living outside I hope you enjoy the journey through this preview copy of Leaf and stay with us as we continue to ex-plore the best and most interesting in outdoor design

Leaf started as a conversation between designers about the transformative nature of design and how technol-ogy would change our lives I was the only one of that group who had a Twitter feed a blog and

Welcome to the first issue of Leaf I am so glad you are joining us on this adventure Getting to this launch has been about jour-neys both personal and cultural My personal journey

started with a blog over three years ago-Welcome Stu-dio lsquogrsquo friends-and solidified a yearning to move from one creative field-landscape design-to another-writing and magazine creation I used to call Studio lsquogrsquo my small attempt at creating the magazine I always wished existed Now happily with Leaf it does Culturally the word existed means something entirely different than it once did Communally we are we are rapidly moving towards a world where paper books and magazines are joined by digital publications such as Leaf It is an exciting and positive change as we become more mindful of our resources and technology is more fully integrated into our everyday lives Leaf is launching in an evolving landscape of awareness about the effects we have on our environment We are all on a quest to more wisely manage our physical world It is also with no small amount of pride and seren-dipity that a Topher Delaney designed garden should grace our first cover She along with so many others I have met along the way thankfully encouraged me and this project to this point I look forward to what Leaf will become as we continue with the belief that we can create not just a great magazine but a community of people who appreciate great design living beauti-fully and respecting the land on which we live

Susan Cohan Rochelle Greayer

8 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 10

contributorsJane Berger is a landscape designer

and writer She is on the board of the

Association of Professional Landscape

Designers Her publications include

articles in Landscape Architecture

Magazine The American Gardener and

American Style among others

Warren Bobrow is the culture

editor of the ldquoWild Tablerdquo in the Wild

River Review His research on biody-

namic organic wine and food appears in

the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in

America Ed 2 He is internationally

published on the topic of cocktails and is a rum judge for

the Ministry of Rum

Suzanne Cummings opened her Chicago shop

Suzanne Cummings Flowers in 2006 Suzanne studied floral

design with Jane Packer in London and brings a European

flair to all of her floral designs Suzanne Cummings Floral

Design School is an offshoot of her atelier and offers any-

one living or visiting Chicago the chance to learn to make

beautiful floral creations

Jeff Dunas is a commercial and fine art photographer

The author of 11 monographs his work has been exhib-

ited in over 60 one-person shows including 12 American

museums He is the co-founder and director of the Palm

Springs Photo Festival

Kelly Fitzsimmons has been pho-

tographing children and families for

nearly 20 years She loves working with

children of all ages and her playful

approach and use of only natural light

and settings result in timeless portraits

Saxon Holt is a professional

garden photographer and owner

of PhotoBotanic a garden photography

library His most recent book is The

American Meadow Garden

Courtney Jentzen is a designer and illustrator based in

Brooklyn New York Her design company Swiss Cottage

Designs specializes in illustration custom projects and in-

vitations She enjoys live music good tea small bookstores

and eating carbs

Kari Loslashnning is a contemporary bas-

ket maker Her inspiration comes from

a passion for color nature and architec-

ture Her work has been shown at The

White House and the Smithsonian

Mary Ann Newcomer is known as

the Dirt Diva on the River Radio 949

in Boise Idaho Her articles on gardening

have been published in MaryJanersquos Farm

Fine Gardening and The American Gardener

Her first book The Rocky Mountain

Gardenerrsquos Guide will be published in January 2012

Rich Pomerantz is a garden and

portrait photographer His three books

are Great Gardens of the Berkshires Hudson

River Valley Farms and Wild Horses of the

Dunes Rich conducts photography work-

shops through the New York Botanical

Gardens and privately

Nan Sterman a California

native is an author botanist and

garden designer Nan writes appears

on radio and television and speaks on

the topic of water-wise design Her

books include California Gardenerrsquos Guide

Volume II and Water-wise Plants for the Southwest

Jonathan Williams of Big2do

Productions is a videographer media

producer musician and photographer

As a producer his work has varied from

museum exhibits and public and broad-

cast television to corporate education

and new media

Adam Woodruff is an award-winning garden designer

His naturalistic designs are influenced by the New Wave

Planting movement making his style unique

THE FINEST GLASSHOUSES MONEY CAN BUY APnOHD BY THI

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To enjoy our Book of Glasshouses call or click 781 933 1993 wwwhartleybotaniccom leafhartleybotaniccom

shopUpdated Front Porch

slate

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Consider a planter with strong contemporary styling

Concrete 5 series planter from Terrene

Graphic prints in black and white for pillows Fabric from Trina Turk for Schumacher

Add a contemporary porch swing made from recycled plasticLoll Go Swing form Design within Reach

Mix in ethnic finds used as side tables and plant standsTibetian Drum side table from Pottery Barn

Mix and match styles to create a surprising and eclectic welcome

raspberry

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

Try traditional pieces in bold colors for a modern feelWicker side table from Maine Cottage

A chaise can be a great substitute for a cafeacute table and chairsChaise lounge from Femob

Go rustic with ethnic inspired fabrics and textured surfaces`Fabric from Mally Skok Design

Explore handmade details such as crocheted rugs Rug from Paola Lenti

Play with color andtry something new and unexpected

OUTDOOR FURNITURE middot IN~OOR FURNITURE WINDOW TREATMENTS middot AWNINGS UMBRElLAS U your artphooe QR codamp Ndor 10 lampam more

CELEBRATI N G

50 YEARS

shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

Pho

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field

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

Available from

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

Available from

Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

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a J

R

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Kids

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

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Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 6: Leaf - Autumn 2011

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lettersFrom the Editors

a Facebook page Everyone at the table was a non-be-liever Today the way we find read store and interact with information has been totally transformed and Leaf is the vanguard of a new publishing movement During the time that followed that original con-versation I made a concerted effort to meet people whose online presence interested me They were other designers architects writers and editors who were outside of the horticultural and landscape design com-munity I attended events aimed at online design com-municators There was always a design group who was conspicuously absentmdashmy ownmdashthe landscape and garden designers My first thoughts about an online design magazine dedicated to design beyond our doors arose out of these events At one of those events I met with fellow designerblogger Rochelle Greayer and mentioned pursuing an online magazine for outdoor style and design A few weeks later she e-mailed me and Leaf was born We knew that if the information was presented in a way that was engaging and compelling those interested in design beyond our doors would embrace a magazine that addressed the totality of stylish living outside I hope you enjoy the journey through this preview copy of Leaf and stay with us as we continue to ex-plore the best and most interesting in outdoor design

Leaf started as a conversation between designers about the transformative nature of design and how technol-ogy would change our lives I was the only one of that group who had a Twitter feed a blog and

Welcome to the first issue of Leaf I am so glad you are joining us on this adventure Getting to this launch has been about jour-neys both personal and cultural My personal journey

started with a blog over three years ago-Welcome Stu-dio lsquogrsquo friends-and solidified a yearning to move from one creative field-landscape design-to another-writing and magazine creation I used to call Studio lsquogrsquo my small attempt at creating the magazine I always wished existed Now happily with Leaf it does Culturally the word existed means something entirely different than it once did Communally we are we are rapidly moving towards a world where paper books and magazines are joined by digital publications such as Leaf It is an exciting and positive change as we become more mindful of our resources and technology is more fully integrated into our everyday lives Leaf is launching in an evolving landscape of awareness about the effects we have on our environment We are all on a quest to more wisely manage our physical world It is also with no small amount of pride and seren-dipity that a Topher Delaney designed garden should grace our first cover She along with so many others I have met along the way thankfully encouraged me and this project to this point I look forward to what Leaf will become as we continue with the belief that we can create not just a great magazine but a community of people who appreciate great design living beauti-fully and respecting the land on which we live

Susan Cohan Rochelle Greayer

8 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lifersquos best moments furnishedtrade

Timeless furniture with exclusive fabrics

Summer Classicsreg and Sunbrellareg take innovation outdoorsSunbrellareg is a registered trademark of Glen Raven Inc

wwwSummerClassicscom

s best moments furnishedVisit our website to view the New Collections for 2012

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 10

contributorsJane Berger is a landscape designer

and writer She is on the board of the

Association of Professional Landscape

Designers Her publications include

articles in Landscape Architecture

Magazine The American Gardener and

American Style among others

Warren Bobrow is the culture

editor of the ldquoWild Tablerdquo in the Wild

River Review His research on biody-

namic organic wine and food appears in

the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in

America Ed 2 He is internationally

published on the topic of cocktails and is a rum judge for

the Ministry of Rum

Suzanne Cummings opened her Chicago shop

Suzanne Cummings Flowers in 2006 Suzanne studied floral

design with Jane Packer in London and brings a European

flair to all of her floral designs Suzanne Cummings Floral

Design School is an offshoot of her atelier and offers any-

one living or visiting Chicago the chance to learn to make

beautiful floral creations

Jeff Dunas is a commercial and fine art photographer

The author of 11 monographs his work has been exhib-

ited in over 60 one-person shows including 12 American

museums He is the co-founder and director of the Palm

Springs Photo Festival

Kelly Fitzsimmons has been pho-

tographing children and families for

nearly 20 years She loves working with

children of all ages and her playful

approach and use of only natural light

and settings result in timeless portraits

Saxon Holt is a professional

garden photographer and owner

of PhotoBotanic a garden photography

library His most recent book is The

American Meadow Garden

Courtney Jentzen is a designer and illustrator based in

Brooklyn New York Her design company Swiss Cottage

Designs specializes in illustration custom projects and in-

vitations She enjoys live music good tea small bookstores

and eating carbs

Kari Loslashnning is a contemporary bas-

ket maker Her inspiration comes from

a passion for color nature and architec-

ture Her work has been shown at The

White House and the Smithsonian

Mary Ann Newcomer is known as

the Dirt Diva on the River Radio 949

in Boise Idaho Her articles on gardening

have been published in MaryJanersquos Farm

Fine Gardening and The American Gardener

Her first book The Rocky Mountain

Gardenerrsquos Guide will be published in January 2012

Rich Pomerantz is a garden and

portrait photographer His three books

are Great Gardens of the Berkshires Hudson

River Valley Farms and Wild Horses of the

Dunes Rich conducts photography work-

shops through the New York Botanical

Gardens and privately

Nan Sterman a California

native is an author botanist and

garden designer Nan writes appears

on radio and television and speaks on

the topic of water-wise design Her

books include California Gardenerrsquos Guide

Volume II and Water-wise Plants for the Southwest

Jonathan Williams of Big2do

Productions is a videographer media

producer musician and photographer

As a producer his work has varied from

museum exhibits and public and broad-

cast television to corporate education

and new media

Adam Woodruff is an award-winning garden designer

His naturalistic designs are influenced by the New Wave

Planting movement making his style unique

THE FINEST GLASSHOUSES MONEY CAN BUY APnOHD BY THI

HARTLEY BOTA N I C ~$) lWrr~i ~KEW

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To enjoy our Book of Glasshouses call or click 781 933 1993 wwwhartleybotaniccom leafhartleybotaniccom

shopUpdated Front Porch

slate

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Consider a planter with strong contemporary styling

Concrete 5 series planter from Terrene

Graphic prints in black and white for pillows Fabric from Trina Turk for Schumacher

Add a contemporary porch swing made from recycled plasticLoll Go Swing form Design within Reach

Mix in ethnic finds used as side tables and plant standsTibetian Drum side table from Pottery Barn

Mix and match styles to create a surprising and eclectic welcome

raspberry

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

Try traditional pieces in bold colors for a modern feelWicker side table from Maine Cottage

A chaise can be a great substitute for a cafeacute table and chairsChaise lounge from Femob

Go rustic with ethnic inspired fabrics and textured surfaces`Fabric from Mally Skok Design

Explore handmade details such as crocheted rugs Rug from Paola Lenti

Play with color andtry something new and unexpected

OUTDOOR FURNITURE middot IN~OOR FURNITURE WINDOW TREATMENTS middot AWNINGS UMBRElLAS U your artphooe QR codamp Ndor 10 lampam more

CELEBRATI N G

50 YEARS

shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

Cover-Pools the inventor of the automatic pool cover presents the ultimate safety winter and solar cover combined into one At the touch of a button you can conveniently cover your pool whenever youmiddotre not swimming View the online photo gallery for custom cover ideas

bull Protect your famiLy and pooL year-round bull Save up to 70 on heat chemicals

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COVER POOLS~

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

EXC LU SIV E DE SIG NS middot EX CEPTIO NA L Q U A LIT Y UNS U RPA SSED CRA FT SMANSH IP

USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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foundYarn Bombs

YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

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Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

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to b

yxxx

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xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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o by

Boo

n Le

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Lice

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 7: Leaf - Autumn 2011

lettersFrom the Editors

a Facebook page Everyone at the table was a non-be-liever Today the way we find read store and interact with information has been totally transformed and Leaf is the vanguard of a new publishing movement During the time that followed that original con-versation I made a concerted effort to meet people whose online presence interested me They were other designers architects writers and editors who were outside of the horticultural and landscape design com-munity I attended events aimed at online design com-municators There was always a design group who was conspicuously absentmdashmy ownmdashthe landscape and garden designers My first thoughts about an online design magazine dedicated to design beyond our doors arose out of these events At one of those events I met with fellow designerblogger Rochelle Greayer and mentioned pursuing an online magazine for outdoor style and design A few weeks later she e-mailed me and Leaf was born We knew that if the information was presented in a way that was engaging and compelling those interested in design beyond our doors would embrace a magazine that addressed the totality of stylish living outside I hope you enjoy the journey through this preview copy of Leaf and stay with us as we continue to ex-plore the best and most interesting in outdoor design

Leaf started as a conversation between designers about the transformative nature of design and how technol-ogy would change our lives I was the only one of that group who had a Twitter feed a blog and

Welcome to the first issue of Leaf I am so glad you are joining us on this adventure Getting to this launch has been about jour-neys both personal and cultural My personal journey

started with a blog over three years ago-Welcome Stu-dio lsquogrsquo friends-and solidified a yearning to move from one creative field-landscape design-to another-writing and magazine creation I used to call Studio lsquogrsquo my small attempt at creating the magazine I always wished existed Now happily with Leaf it does Culturally the word existed means something entirely different than it once did Communally we are we are rapidly moving towards a world where paper books and magazines are joined by digital publications such as Leaf It is an exciting and positive change as we become more mindful of our resources and technology is more fully integrated into our everyday lives Leaf is launching in an evolving landscape of awareness about the effects we have on our environment We are all on a quest to more wisely manage our physical world It is also with no small amount of pride and seren-dipity that a Topher Delaney designed garden should grace our first cover She along with so many others I have met along the way thankfully encouraged me and this project to this point I look forward to what Leaf will become as we continue with the belief that we can create not just a great magazine but a community of people who appreciate great design living beauti-fully and respecting the land on which we live

Susan Cohan Rochelle Greayer

8 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lifersquos best moments furnishedtrade

Timeless furniture with exclusive fabrics

Summer Classicsreg and Sunbrellareg take innovation outdoorsSunbrellareg is a registered trademark of Glen Raven Inc

wwwSummerClassicscom

s best moments furnishedVisit our website to view the New Collections for 2012

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 10

contributorsJane Berger is a landscape designer

and writer She is on the board of the

Association of Professional Landscape

Designers Her publications include

articles in Landscape Architecture

Magazine The American Gardener and

American Style among others

Warren Bobrow is the culture

editor of the ldquoWild Tablerdquo in the Wild

River Review His research on biody-

namic organic wine and food appears in

the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in

America Ed 2 He is internationally

published on the topic of cocktails and is a rum judge for

the Ministry of Rum

Suzanne Cummings opened her Chicago shop

Suzanne Cummings Flowers in 2006 Suzanne studied floral

design with Jane Packer in London and brings a European

flair to all of her floral designs Suzanne Cummings Floral

Design School is an offshoot of her atelier and offers any-

one living or visiting Chicago the chance to learn to make

beautiful floral creations

Jeff Dunas is a commercial and fine art photographer

The author of 11 monographs his work has been exhib-

ited in over 60 one-person shows including 12 American

museums He is the co-founder and director of the Palm

Springs Photo Festival

Kelly Fitzsimmons has been pho-

tographing children and families for

nearly 20 years She loves working with

children of all ages and her playful

approach and use of only natural light

and settings result in timeless portraits

Saxon Holt is a professional

garden photographer and owner

of PhotoBotanic a garden photography

library His most recent book is The

American Meadow Garden

Courtney Jentzen is a designer and illustrator based in

Brooklyn New York Her design company Swiss Cottage

Designs specializes in illustration custom projects and in-

vitations She enjoys live music good tea small bookstores

and eating carbs

Kari Loslashnning is a contemporary bas-

ket maker Her inspiration comes from

a passion for color nature and architec-

ture Her work has been shown at The

White House and the Smithsonian

Mary Ann Newcomer is known as

the Dirt Diva on the River Radio 949

in Boise Idaho Her articles on gardening

have been published in MaryJanersquos Farm

Fine Gardening and The American Gardener

Her first book The Rocky Mountain

Gardenerrsquos Guide will be published in January 2012

Rich Pomerantz is a garden and

portrait photographer His three books

are Great Gardens of the Berkshires Hudson

River Valley Farms and Wild Horses of the

Dunes Rich conducts photography work-

shops through the New York Botanical

Gardens and privately

Nan Sterman a California

native is an author botanist and

garden designer Nan writes appears

on radio and television and speaks on

the topic of water-wise design Her

books include California Gardenerrsquos Guide

Volume II and Water-wise Plants for the Southwest

Jonathan Williams of Big2do

Productions is a videographer media

producer musician and photographer

As a producer his work has varied from

museum exhibits and public and broad-

cast television to corporate education

and new media

Adam Woodruff is an award-winning garden designer

His naturalistic designs are influenced by the New Wave

Planting movement making his style unique

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To enjoy our Book of Glasshouses call or click 781 933 1993 wwwhartleybotaniccom leafhartleybotaniccom

shopUpdated Front Porch

slate

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Consider a planter with strong contemporary styling

Concrete 5 series planter from Terrene

Graphic prints in black and white for pillows Fabric from Trina Turk for Schumacher

Add a contemporary porch swing made from recycled plasticLoll Go Swing form Design within Reach

Mix in ethnic finds used as side tables and plant standsTibetian Drum side table from Pottery Barn

Mix and match styles to create a surprising and eclectic welcome

raspberry

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

Try traditional pieces in bold colors for a modern feelWicker side table from Maine Cottage

A chaise can be a great substitute for a cafeacute table and chairsChaise lounge from Femob

Go rustic with ethnic inspired fabrics and textured surfaces`Fabric from Mally Skok Design

Explore handmade details such as crocheted rugs Rug from Paola Lenti

Play with color andtry something new and unexpected

OUTDOOR FURNITURE middot IN~OOR FURNITURE WINDOW TREATMENTS middot AWNINGS UMBRElLAS U your artphooe QR codamp Ndor 10 lampam more

CELEBRATI N G

50 YEARS

shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

EXC LU SIV E DE SIG NS middot EX CEPTIO NA L Q U A LIT Y UNS U RPA SSED CRA FT SMANSH IP

USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

CONSERVATORIES ORA N GERIES GARDEN B U ILDINGS CO N SERVATORIES OF YORK

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

foundMaking a Splash

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

Available from

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

Available from

Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

ISSUE EIGHT | ROOT | TRUNK | BOUGH

FALL | WINTER 2012

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Kids

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Youngchildren

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

reaye

r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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yan

Pet

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

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ativ

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omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 8: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Lifersquos best moments furnishedtrade

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 10

contributorsJane Berger is a landscape designer

and writer She is on the board of the

Association of Professional Landscape

Designers Her publications include

articles in Landscape Architecture

Magazine The American Gardener and

American Style among others

Warren Bobrow is the culture

editor of the ldquoWild Tablerdquo in the Wild

River Review His research on biody-

namic organic wine and food appears in

the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in

America Ed 2 He is internationally

published on the topic of cocktails and is a rum judge for

the Ministry of Rum

Suzanne Cummings opened her Chicago shop

Suzanne Cummings Flowers in 2006 Suzanne studied floral

design with Jane Packer in London and brings a European

flair to all of her floral designs Suzanne Cummings Floral

Design School is an offshoot of her atelier and offers any-

one living or visiting Chicago the chance to learn to make

beautiful floral creations

Jeff Dunas is a commercial and fine art photographer

The author of 11 monographs his work has been exhib-

ited in over 60 one-person shows including 12 American

museums He is the co-founder and director of the Palm

Springs Photo Festival

Kelly Fitzsimmons has been pho-

tographing children and families for

nearly 20 years She loves working with

children of all ages and her playful

approach and use of only natural light

and settings result in timeless portraits

Saxon Holt is a professional

garden photographer and owner

of PhotoBotanic a garden photography

library His most recent book is The

American Meadow Garden

Courtney Jentzen is a designer and illustrator based in

Brooklyn New York Her design company Swiss Cottage

Designs specializes in illustration custom projects and in-

vitations She enjoys live music good tea small bookstores

and eating carbs

Kari Loslashnning is a contemporary bas-

ket maker Her inspiration comes from

a passion for color nature and architec-

ture Her work has been shown at The

White House and the Smithsonian

Mary Ann Newcomer is known as

the Dirt Diva on the River Radio 949

in Boise Idaho Her articles on gardening

have been published in MaryJanersquos Farm

Fine Gardening and The American Gardener

Her first book The Rocky Mountain

Gardenerrsquos Guide will be published in January 2012

Rich Pomerantz is a garden and

portrait photographer His three books

are Great Gardens of the Berkshires Hudson

River Valley Farms and Wild Horses of the

Dunes Rich conducts photography work-

shops through the New York Botanical

Gardens and privately

Nan Sterman a California

native is an author botanist and

garden designer Nan writes appears

on radio and television and speaks on

the topic of water-wise design Her

books include California Gardenerrsquos Guide

Volume II and Water-wise Plants for the Southwest

Jonathan Williams of Big2do

Productions is a videographer media

producer musician and photographer

As a producer his work has varied from

museum exhibits and public and broad-

cast television to corporate education

and new media

Adam Woodruff is an award-winning garden designer

His naturalistic designs are influenced by the New Wave

Planting movement making his style unique

THE FINEST GLASSHOUSES MONEY CAN BUY APnOHD BY THI

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To enjoy our Book of Glasshouses call or click 781 933 1993 wwwhartleybotaniccom leafhartleybotaniccom

shopUpdated Front Porch

slate

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Consider a planter with strong contemporary styling

Concrete 5 series planter from Terrene

Graphic prints in black and white for pillows Fabric from Trina Turk for Schumacher

Add a contemporary porch swing made from recycled plasticLoll Go Swing form Design within Reach

Mix in ethnic finds used as side tables and plant standsTibetian Drum side table from Pottery Barn

Mix and match styles to create a surprising and eclectic welcome

raspberry

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

Try traditional pieces in bold colors for a modern feelWicker side table from Maine Cottage

A chaise can be a great substitute for a cafeacute table and chairsChaise lounge from Femob

Go rustic with ethnic inspired fabrics and textured surfaces`Fabric from Mally Skok Design

Explore handmade details such as crocheted rugs Rug from Paola Lenti

Play with color andtry something new and unexpected

OUTDOOR FURNITURE middot IN~OOR FURNITURE WINDOW TREATMENTS middot AWNINGS UMBRElLAS U your artphooe QR codamp Ndor 10 lampam more

CELEBRATI N G

50 YEARS

shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

Cover-Pools the inventor of the automatic pool cover presents the ultimate safety winter and solar cover combined into one At the touch of a button you can conveniently cover your pool whenever youmiddotre not swimming View the online photo gallery for custom cover ideas

bull Protect your famiLy and pooL year-round bull Save up to 70 on heat chemicals

water and operating costs bull Reduce energy and water consumption bull Save time maintaining your pool

COVER POOLS~

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

EXC LU SIV E DE SIG NS middot EX CEPTIO NA L Q U A LIT Y UNS U RPA SSED CRA FT SMANSH IP

USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

foundMaking a Splash

Pho

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

Pho

to b

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field

All

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

Available from

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

Available from

Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

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funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

AlexsApplesfor

Kids

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

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PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 9: Leaf - Autumn 2011

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 10

contributorsJane Berger is a landscape designer

and writer She is on the board of the

Association of Professional Landscape

Designers Her publications include

articles in Landscape Architecture

Magazine The American Gardener and

American Style among others

Warren Bobrow is the culture

editor of the ldquoWild Tablerdquo in the Wild

River Review His research on biody-

namic organic wine and food appears in

the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in

America Ed 2 He is internationally

published on the topic of cocktails and is a rum judge for

the Ministry of Rum

Suzanne Cummings opened her Chicago shop

Suzanne Cummings Flowers in 2006 Suzanne studied floral

design with Jane Packer in London and brings a European

flair to all of her floral designs Suzanne Cummings Floral

Design School is an offshoot of her atelier and offers any-

one living or visiting Chicago the chance to learn to make

beautiful floral creations

Jeff Dunas is a commercial and fine art photographer

The author of 11 monographs his work has been exhib-

ited in over 60 one-person shows including 12 American

museums He is the co-founder and director of the Palm

Springs Photo Festival

Kelly Fitzsimmons has been pho-

tographing children and families for

nearly 20 years She loves working with

children of all ages and her playful

approach and use of only natural light

and settings result in timeless portraits

Saxon Holt is a professional

garden photographer and owner

of PhotoBotanic a garden photography

library His most recent book is The

American Meadow Garden

Courtney Jentzen is a designer and illustrator based in

Brooklyn New York Her design company Swiss Cottage

Designs specializes in illustration custom projects and in-

vitations She enjoys live music good tea small bookstores

and eating carbs

Kari Loslashnning is a contemporary bas-

ket maker Her inspiration comes from

a passion for color nature and architec-

ture Her work has been shown at The

White House and the Smithsonian

Mary Ann Newcomer is known as

the Dirt Diva on the River Radio 949

in Boise Idaho Her articles on gardening

have been published in MaryJanersquos Farm

Fine Gardening and The American Gardener

Her first book The Rocky Mountain

Gardenerrsquos Guide will be published in January 2012

Rich Pomerantz is a garden and

portrait photographer His three books

are Great Gardens of the Berkshires Hudson

River Valley Farms and Wild Horses of the

Dunes Rich conducts photography work-

shops through the New York Botanical

Gardens and privately

Nan Sterman a California

native is an author botanist and

garden designer Nan writes appears

on radio and television and speaks on

the topic of water-wise design Her

books include California Gardenerrsquos Guide

Volume II and Water-wise Plants for the Southwest

Jonathan Williams of Big2do

Productions is a videographer media

producer musician and photographer

As a producer his work has varied from

museum exhibits and public and broad-

cast television to corporate education

and new media

Adam Woodruff is an award-winning garden designer

His naturalistic designs are influenced by the New Wave

Planting movement making his style unique

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shopUpdated Front Porch

slate

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Consider a planter with strong contemporary styling

Concrete 5 series planter from Terrene

Graphic prints in black and white for pillows Fabric from Trina Turk for Schumacher

Add a contemporary porch swing made from recycled plasticLoll Go Swing form Design within Reach

Mix in ethnic finds used as side tables and plant standsTibetian Drum side table from Pottery Barn

Mix and match styles to create a surprising and eclectic welcome

raspberry

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

Try traditional pieces in bold colors for a modern feelWicker side table from Maine Cottage

A chaise can be a great substitute for a cafeacute table and chairsChaise lounge from Femob

Go rustic with ethnic inspired fabrics and textured surfaces`Fabric from Mally Skok Design

Explore handmade details such as crocheted rugs Rug from Paola Lenti

Play with color andtry something new and unexpected

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shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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foundYarn Bombs

YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

foundMaking a Splash

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

lassFlowerIm

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ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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Fitz

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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Kelly

Fitz

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mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

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Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 10: Leaf - Autumn 2011

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shopUpdated Front Porch

slate

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Consider a planter with strong contemporary styling

Concrete 5 series planter from Terrene

Graphic prints in black and white for pillows Fabric from Trina Turk for Schumacher

Add a contemporary porch swing made from recycled plasticLoll Go Swing form Design within Reach

Mix in ethnic finds used as side tables and plant standsTibetian Drum side table from Pottery Barn

Mix and match styles to create a surprising and eclectic welcome

raspberry

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

Try traditional pieces in bold colors for a modern feelWicker side table from Maine Cottage

A chaise can be a great substitute for a cafeacute table and chairsChaise lounge from Femob

Go rustic with ethnic inspired fabrics and textured surfaces`Fabric from Mally Skok Design

Explore handmade details such as crocheted rugs Rug from Paola Lenti

Play with color andtry something new and unexpected

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CELEBRATI N G

50 YEARS

shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

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and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

lassFlowerIm

agePresidentampFellowsH

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ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

ms

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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to K

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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Kelly

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

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J H

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

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arol

J H

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bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

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Lice

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

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ons

Lice

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 11: Leaf - Autumn 2011

shopUpdated Front Porch

slate

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Consider a planter with strong contemporary styling

Concrete 5 series planter from Terrene

Graphic prints in black and white for pillows Fabric from Trina Turk for Schumacher

Add a contemporary porch swing made from recycled plasticLoll Go Swing form Design within Reach

Mix in ethnic finds used as side tables and plant standsTibetian Drum side table from Pottery Barn

Mix and match styles to create a surprising and eclectic welcome

raspberry

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

Try traditional pieces in bold colors for a modern feelWicker side table from Maine Cottage

A chaise can be a great substitute for a cafeacute table and chairsChaise lounge from Femob

Go rustic with ethnic inspired fabrics and textured surfaces`Fabric from Mally Skok Design

Explore handmade details such as crocheted rugs Rug from Paola Lenti

Play with color andtry something new and unexpected

OUTDOOR FURNITURE middot IN~OOR FURNITURE WINDOW TREATMENTS middot AWNINGS UMBRElLAS U your artphooe QR codamp Ndor 10 lampam more

CELEBRATI N G

50 YEARS

shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

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USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

CONSERVATORIES ORA N GERIES GARDEN B U ILDINGS CO N SERVATORIES OF YORK

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

foundMaking a Splash

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

Available from

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

Available from

Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

ISSUE EIGHT | ROOT | TRUNK | BOUGH

FALL | WINTER 2012

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Kids

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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reaye

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Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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yan

Pet

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

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Lice

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 12: Leaf - Autumn 2011

raspberry

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

Try traditional pieces in bold colors for a modern feelWicker side table from Maine Cottage

A chaise can be a great substitute for a cafeacute table and chairsChaise lounge from Femob

Go rustic with ethnic inspired fabrics and textured surfaces`Fabric from Mally Skok Design

Explore handmade details such as crocheted rugs Rug from Paola Lenti

Play with color andtry something new and unexpected

OUTDOOR FURNITURE middot IN~OOR FURNITURE WINDOW TREATMENTS middot AWNINGS UMBRElLAS U your artphooe QR codamp Ndor 10 lampam more

CELEBRATI N G

50 YEARS

shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

Cover-Pools the inventor of the automatic pool cover presents the ultimate safety winter and solar cover combined into one At the touch of a button you can conveniently cover your pool whenever youmiddotre not swimming View the online photo gallery for custom cover ideas

bull Protect your famiLy and pooL year-round bull Save up to 70 on heat chemicals

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COVER POOLS~

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

EXC LU SIV E DE SIG NS middot EX CEPTIO NA L Q U A LIT Y UNS U RPA SSED CRA FT SMANSH IP

USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

CONSERVATORIES ORA N GERIES GARDEN B U ILDINGS CO N SERVATORIES OF YORK

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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foundYarn Bombs

YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

foundMaking a Splash

Pho

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field

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

Pho

to b

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field

All

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

Available from

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

Available from

Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

ISSUE EIGHT | ROOT | TRUNK | BOUGH

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

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funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

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practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 13: Leaf - Autumn 2011

OUTDOOR FURNITURE middot IN~OOR FURNITURE WINDOW TREATMENTS middot AWNINGS UMBRElLAS U your artphooe QR codamp Ndor 10 lampam more

CELEBRATI N G

50 YEARS

shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

Cover-Pools the inventor of the automatic pool cover presents the ultimate safety winter and solar cover combined into one At the touch of a button you can conveniently cover your pool whenever youmiddotre not swimming View the online photo gallery for custom cover ideas

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

EXC LU SIV E DE SIG NS middot EX CEPTIO NA L Q U A LIT Y UNS U RPA SSED CRA FT SMANSH IP

USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

CONSERVATORIES ORA N GERIES GARDEN B U ILDINGS CO N SERVATORIES OF YORK

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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foundYarn Bombs

YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

Available from

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

Available from

Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

lassFlowerIm

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arvardC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Kids

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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o by

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 14: Leaf - Autumn 2011

shop Vintage Trends from Brimfield

Rain rain and more rain couldnrsquot keep the thrice-annual Brimfiel-Antique Show from gathering over 5000 antique and collectible dealers on a long stretch of field along Route 20 in south central Massachusetts in September The goods were on stilts above water-flooded fields shopping was a wading experience and knee-high garden boots were never quite so handy Regardless of the weather the show went on and the hardy vendors took it in stride bringing their wares for sale show and trade The best part of the show was meeting them and our interior design colleagues many of whom trav-eled from all parts of the country to scour the market for treasures

Over the years trends come and go even at antique shows Long gone are the Martha Stewart milk glass days new trends reign This year we saw a lot of barn lamps folk art and new things

passed off as old There was still a strong showing of the Belgian-beige French-cottage look Missing however were chandeliers large architectural remnants and mid-century modern design pieces leading us to wonder if those trends are disappearing

We wandered the aisles aiming to get our heads around new ideas for design decoration and the adornment of our personal spaces We distilled our findings down to three trends Homespun Neo Prep and Industria We are excited to see these trends take shape over the coming seasons and we wonder how they will manifest themselves in our gardens and exterior rooms We hope you take a bit of inspiration from these finds as there is nothing like a spending a few days trek-king though mud at an antique show to find the next new thing mdash RG

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 15

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

Cover-Pools the inventor of the automatic pool cover presents the ultimate safety winter and solar cover combined into one At the touch of a button you can conveniently cover your pool whenever youmiddotre not swimming View the online photo gallery for custom cover ideas

bull Protect your famiLy and pooL year-round bull Save up to 70 on heat chemicals

water and operating costs bull Reduce energy and water consumption bull Save time maintaining your pool

COVER POOLS~

1-800-447-2838 coverpootscom

shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

EXC LU SIV E DE SIG NS middot EX CEPTIO NA L Q U A LIT Y UNS U RPA SSED CRA FT SMANSH IP

USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

CONSERVATORIES ORA N GERIES GARDEN B U ILDINGS CO N SERVATORIES OF YORK

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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foundYarn Bombs

YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

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Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

lassFlowerIm

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illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

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R

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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bull

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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to b

yxxx

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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o by

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 15: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Homespun is an artisanal look and lifestyle trend that incorporates nostal-gic retro-imagery and the romanticized ideals of a previous less technologically driven time Screenless environments that allow time for handmade and home-grown goodness is the driving idea behind Homespun Busy 21st-century lives donrsquot always allow us to make items ourselves so we are comfortable buying what we canrsquot create Vegetable gardens heirloom seed collecting canning and preserving and backyard chickens inspire an overall look that is perfect for vintage collecting and outdoor decoration Old-fashioned garden favorites like lilacs and roses are back Pails upturned become light fixtures A block and tackle becomes a way to hang a chandelier made of canning jars Old farm tools and carts become planters Itrsquos all part of the Homespun look

Homespun

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Pack basket from Jon and Carla Magoun 2077432040 2Olive brine bucket from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 3 Traditional bark canoe from John and Carla Magoun 2077432040 4 Work pail lamp from The Gourd Guy (Brimfield only) 5 Dog cart from Keenan Antiques 7172924820 6 Stove top dryer from Hartman House Antiques 5083787388 7 Block and tackle from MBC Tools 7746965321 8 Architectural details available from multiple dealers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 116

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

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USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

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Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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Fitz

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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Kelly

Fitz

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mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Pet

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

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bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

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xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

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omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 16: Leaf - Autumn 2011

NeoPrep

Neo Prep is a reinterpretation of classic summer outdoor style Think sailing shell collecting on the beach or a thermos of hot coffee by a lake on a crisp morning at sunrise This trend combines ideas from traditional American summer destina-tions and pleasures mdash Nantucket Santa Barbara and the Adirondacks Go sailing with friends Set an outdoor table with real china and crystal Pack a basket and bike to a picnic Wear a straw boater and a seersucker suit or shoes without socks Greyed-out wood nautical colors and rope details are key elements for Neo Prep Peonies hollyhocks and hydrangeas are classic seaside planting choices Nauti-cal pieces can be added to a garden and surprisingly arenrsquot used often except in seaside gardens

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Gentlemanrsquos picnic case from Howardrsquos Entertainment 2 Bowling pins from German Favorite Antiques 3 Semaphore flags from Howardrsquos Entertainment 4 Buoys and floats from Traditonal Marine Outfitters 5 Canoe and paddles from Howardrsquos Entertainment 6 Marine roping and wooden bucket from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 7 Detail of rope- wrapped oars from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters 8 Glass floats from from Tradtional Marine Outfitters

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 17

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

EXC LU SIV E DE SIG NS middot EX CEPTIO NA L Q U A LIT Y UNS U RPA SSED CRA FT SMANSH IP

USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

CONSERVATORIES ORA N GERIES GARDEN B U ILDINGS CO N SERVATORIES OF YORK

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

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and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

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need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

0- T -n- shade experience made in miami

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

lassFlowerIm

agePresidentampFellowsH

arvardC

ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

ms

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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to K

elly

Fitz

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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Kelly

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

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J H

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

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bull

bull

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

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omm

ons

Lice

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 17: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Industria

Industria harks back to the days of pre-robotic manufacturing Often beautifully detailed old factory cast-offs are reinter-preted as garden furniture and elements Cast iron rusty steel concrete and wood are common materials in this trend Objects with the patina of honest use find a second life mdash a machinistrsquos workbench becomes a planting bench an old cart on wheels becomes a coffee table or teacart Iron grates lined with moss find new use as wall planters an upside down industri-al funnel gets wired as a light fixture and old lockers are transformed into a narrow balcony tool shed Not just for the patio or deck factory pieces can also be added to garden beds as supports for climbers fence and gate elements or for sculptural interest The opportunities for creativity and recycling abound in Industria mdash SC

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Repurposed grates seen everywhere at the market 2 Gas tanks turned into planters 3 Sculptural bench via Rustbelt Rebirth 4 Movie marquis letters and numbers seen everywhere at the market 5 Industrial part lamps from The Gourd Guey (Brimfield only) 6 Stacking bins from Big Daddyrsquos Antiques 7 Candelabra made from industrial leftovers from Let It Go 8 Industrial bins full of antlers seen throughout the market

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 118

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

lassFlowerIm

agePresidentampFellowsH

arvardC

ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

ms

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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to K

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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Kelly

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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bull

bull

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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o by

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n Le

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 18: Leaf - Autumn 2011

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shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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lassFlowerIm

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ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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to K

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

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Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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yan

Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

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Lice

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

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To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 19: Leaf - Autumn 2011

shopEasy Pieces for Fall Layers

Since Leaf is all about digital content we decided to shop some very accessible fashion sites in our quest for all things relat-ing to outdoor style including fashion Classic styling and natural materials in warm autumnal hues can fit into anyonersquos ward-robe These arenrsquot outdoor work clothes although some have the kind of practical styling that is common to American casual sportswear Jeans the quintes-sential American addition to the fashion lexicon are the basis for the pants and in other pieces buttons button and ties tie The easy pieces wersquove chosen are practical yet fantastic for a morning meeting of friends for cider and doughnuts a day of flea market treasure hunting exploring a local corn maze with the kids or just being out and about in the cool autumn air Layer them over clothes you al-ready have and wersquore sure some of these will become your favor-ites in the months to come-SC

Click on any image to shop for that item

Cable knits and fishermanrsquos style sweaters

Topshop$96

Levi Strauss$178

Steve Madden$100

Boyfriend jeans in dark washes

Workwearstyling

20 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Shawl collarsClassic styling in rugged fabrics Updated Fair Isle colors

Woolrich$65

J Crew$78

Gant$275

uniqlo$7990

uniqlo$3990

CurrentElliott$168

Fossil$128

Scarpa$135

Clarks$10999

Loose fit

Skinnycorduroys

Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

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USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

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and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

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need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

0- T -n- shade experience made in miami

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

lassFlowerIm

agePresidentampFellowsH

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ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

ms

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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to K

elly

Fitz

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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bull

bull

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

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n Le

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Lice

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

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omm

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Lice

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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t pho

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redi

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mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

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To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 20: Leaf - Autumn 2011

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Total outfit in tone on tone

Workwearstyling Updated color

Suede wingtips in unexpected color Classic desert

boot

21LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

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Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

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ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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Fitz

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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Kelly

Fitz

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mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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to b

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

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Lice

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

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Lice

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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redi

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mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 21: Leaf - Autumn 2011

22

Here is what we have to havehellip

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 1

shopDirt Couture

Dirt Couturersquos signature product Hose Clothes

are the sassy little slipcover for your garden hose

At Leaf we love handmade things They speak to us in ways

that our speedy technology-driven 21st century lives yearn for

Thoughtfully curated Dirt Couture is an online shop that

specializes in handmade products for gardens and gardeners

Cindy McNatt the shoprsquos owner offers a selective variety of

serious and humorous products for inside and out They are

all made by hand mdashSC

Sturdy canvas and leather garden buckets sewn by Karen

Burke and inspired by British gardener Rosemary Verey

Lynn Felici-GallantLeaf managing editorSlugs are cozy rubber

boot liners made by

Rayana White

Susan CohanLeaf co-foundereditorWhimsical handmade tree swings

are fully waterproof and will hold

both children and adults

Rochelle GreayerLeaf co-foundereditorRusted steel cache pot crafted by

California metal artist Peter Clark

EXC LU SIV E DE SIG NS middot EX CEPTIO NA L Q U A LIT Y UNS U RPA SSED CRA FT SMANSH IP

USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

CONSERVATORIES ORA N GERIES GARDEN B U ILDINGS CO N SERVATORIES OF YORK

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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foundYarn Bombs

YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

foundMaking a Splash

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

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ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

lassFlowerIm

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illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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Kelly

Fitz

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mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 22: Leaf - Autumn 2011

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USA Office 1-800-360- 6283 wwwoakleafconservatoriescom

CONSERVATORIES ORA N GERIES GARDEN B U ILDINGS CO N SERVATORIES OF YORK

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

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dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

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Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 23: Leaf - Autumn 2011

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 124

Shersquos been called the ldquoDean of

American Women Landscape Archi-

tectsrdquo and ldquoone of the best if not the

very best flower garden makers in

Americardquo yet Ellen Biddle Shipman is

relatively unknown in landscape design

history How can it be that a designer of

over 600 gardens in twenty-six states

Quebec and Bermuda for clients that

included the DuPonts Fords and As-

tors can all but disappear from the his-

tory books The answer lies partly in

Shipmanrsquos own design approach

ldquoPlanting however beautiful is not a

gardenrdquo Shipman wrote in her Garden

Note Book housed in the Rare and

Manuscripts Collection at Cornell Uni-

versity ldquoA garden must be enclosed

or otherwise it would merely be a culti-

vated areardquo Privacy was central to Ship-

manrsquos designs and much of her practice

was devoted to creating intimate and se-

cluded spaces for wealthy women whose

rootEllen Biddle Shipman

husbandsrsquo work took them away from

the home for long periods of time Most

of those commissions were on country

estates that have disappeared

Shipman considered the garden to

be an essential part of any home She

began her career in 1910 when she was

in her forties and her husband had left

her as a single mother with three chil-

dren She was an enthusiastic amateur

gardener with a voracious appetite for

reading about gardens and had an ex-

tensive plant palette and innate ability

to assemble plants into dense beautiful

beds Her friend architect Charles

Platt recognized her talents and offered

Shipman formal training Before long

she was working with Platt and other

landscape architects such as Fredrick

Law Olmstead and Warren Manning

and she opened a women-only land-

scape design firm in New York She

gardened well into her seventies

Of the 600 commissions to hercredit fewer than ten public gardens exist today They include

bull Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (pictured) in Akron Ohio

bull Longue Vue House and Gardens in New OrleansLouisiana

bull Cummer Museum of Art andGardens in Jacksonville Florida

bull Mina Edisonrsquos Moonlight GardenEdison and Ford WinterEstates in Fort Myers Florida

bull Sarah P Duke Gardens inRaleigh North Carolina

bull Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg Virginia and

bull Longfellow House Garden inCambridge Massachusetts

There are a handful of private gardens in existence and thebones of a few others can beviewed publicly

One of Americarsquos Most Prolific Landscape Designers

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

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YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

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dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

Available from

Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

lassFlowerIm

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arvardC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Kids

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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o by

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 24: Leaf - Autumn 2011

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 25

Though Shipman was influenced by

Plattrsquos design approachmdashwhich included

carefully constructed axial layouts per-

golas paths and structures that ensured

a proportionate relationship between the

home and gardensmdashshe developed her

own personal style of expression Her

borders were brimming with hundreds

of old-fashioned plants such as peonies

roses irises and daylilies and she used

standards and small trees and shrubs to

define the beds Her choice of plants

was intended to appeal to female clients

the beds were intimate expressions of

activities such as planning nurturing

cultivating and arranging flowers A

Shipman plan was extremely detailed

and included instructions for the most

effective means to grow each plant

mdashLFG

(Inse

t) M

arti

Chav

arria

(T

op) S

usy

Mor

ris (A

ll re

mai

ning

) Sus

an C

ohan

foundYarn Bombs

YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

foundMaking a Splash

Pho

to b

y M

egha

n Li

ttle

field

All

othe

rs b

y Te

rren

ce P

arke

r

Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

Pho

to b

y M

egha

n Li

ttle

field

All

othe

rs b

y Te

rren

ce P

arke

r

foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

Available from

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

Available from

Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

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ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

ms

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

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Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 25: Leaf - Autumn 2011

foundYarn Bombs

YARN BOMBS ARE HAVING A MOMENT

Bombs have appeared on trees before but fiber artist and yarn bomber Suzanne

Tidwell has taken the art to a new level

In July and August Tidwell transformed Occidental Park in Seattle into a playful environment where craft graffiti and landscape merged No longer considered graffiti since she had the cityrsquos permission her joyful explosion of color turned a drab urban envi-ronment into an experience be-yond mere sightseeing The trees lampposts and bollards provide vertical structure while Tidwellrsquos horizontal striping and hot color combinations unite the installation as a cohesive whole

A temporary statement yarn bombing is a hybrid of craft and graffiti Originally yarn bombers sought to humanize and personalize urban environments by covering them with knitted and crocheted covers Yarn bombing has grown into a much larger international movement of fiber artists who cover cars statues and more It has even moved inside the mainstream art world New York based crochet artist Olek will be included in the Smithson-ianrsquos Renwick Galleryrsquos 40 under 40 show in 2012 To see yarn bombers in action all over the world visit yarn bombing on YouTube

A short history of yarn bombing in the landscape

26 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

foundMaking a Splash

Pho

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field

All

othe

rs b

y Te

rren

ce P

arke

r

Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

Pho

to b

y M

egha

n Li

ttle

field

All

othe

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y Te

rren

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arke

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

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dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

Available from

Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

0- T -n- shade experience made in miami

wwwtUl C 01

good

Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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to K

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Kids

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Youngchildren

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

reaye

r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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yan

Pet

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

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ativ

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Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 26: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Lamposts and London Plane trees wearing their knitted finery in Pioneer

Square in Seattle

27LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

foundMaking a Splash

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

Available from

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need to be removed

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

0- T -n- shade experience made in miami

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

lassFlowerIm

agePresidentampFellowsH

arvardC

ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

ms

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to any home Our newest product the award winning Inspiration Wall-Mount Gel Fireplace is like none other Its

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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to K

elly

Fitz

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

reaye

r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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o by

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

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To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 27: Leaf - Autumn 2011

foundMaking a Splash

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field

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Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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field

All

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foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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dahlias calla canna

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and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

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foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

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Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 28: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Custom Concrete Design of North Berwick Maine are embedded with a variety of fossils and make refer-ence to the process of sedimentation and time And this is not lost on the children who have named the sculp-ture lsquotheir riverrsquordquo

Because Cornerstone includes toddlers through eighth graders Parker was challenged to provide a sensory experience for many ages

experiences and learning levels He achieved that in a way

that is safe and offers physi-cal challenges that children can judge themselves For example the rill provides

levels and rates of water flow that allow the youngest chil-

dren to closely observe the play of older children in a setting that pro-tects them yet they share with older students Cornerstonersquos students were involved in the project from the start observing the construction from classroom windows with excitement Once they had access to the serpen-tine rill they quickly gathered leaves and sticks to dam the waterrsquos flow or splashed their hands in the water or falls ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo notes Parker mdash LFG

In Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin April 2008) Richard Louv posits that todayrsquos wired gen-eration of kids have high rates of obesity attention deficit disorder and depression because they are too far-removed from nature Louv would be proud of the efforts to reverse this trend at The Cornerstone School in Stratham New Hampshire Based on the Montessori philosophy that children learn best through independent means with an emphasis on freedom with limits and respect for every childrsquos abilities and their relationship with nature the school commissioned landscape architect Terrence Parker of terrafirma landscape architecture of Portsmouth New Hampshire to integrate its existing site with a new interactive landscape

At the center of the redesign is an innovative rill that acts as a sculp-tural outdoor classroom It has bold sweeping lines and a visual presence that may or may not include running water ldquoAs a sculpture the serpentine rill has metaphorical propertiesrdquo says Parker ldquoThe multi-layered custom-dyed concrete forms created by

INNOVATIVE RILL PROVIDES OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Inlaid fossils

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 29

ldquoThey owned it instantlyrdquo mdashTerrenceParkerLandscapeArchitect

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Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

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and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

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Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Kids

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

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Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 29: Leaf - Autumn 2011

foundThree Men Went to Mow

Combine the witty ir-reverent and nearly always behatted James Alexander-Sinclair with the forever jovial BBC Gardenersrsquo World TV host Joe Swift and the dashing and smoldering Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Cleve West and what do you get Three Men Went to Mow a hilarious video series available on YouTube These are some of our favorites

James Alexander- Sinclair Joe SwiftCleve West

THE STRIPPER

SELF SEEDERS GROW YOUR OWN

30 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Congratulations to all our friends at Leaf Magazine

on your first issue

Join veteran host and gardening expert Joe lampl for the

second season of Growing a GreenerWorld a national series

dedicated to inspiring people to live a more ecc-friendly life

through gardening food and sustainable choices

Hands-on projects inspire and teach in every episode

including garden-ta-table recipes from Chef Nathan

Lyon An integrated website enriches the experience with

bonus video blags podcasts informative articles cooking

segments recipes and more

Growing a Greener World is nationally distributed through

American Public Television and presented by UNC-TV

Watch on television (stations and times)

Watch online (full episodes)

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need to be removed

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

ISSUE EIGHT | ROOT | TRUNK | BOUGH

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

0- T -n- shade experience made in miami

wwwtUl C 01

good

Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

ottageD

esignsG

lassFlowerIm

agePresidentampFellowsH

arvardC

ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

ms

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

pho

to K

elly

Fitz

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mon

s

44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

reaye

r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

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OHIN

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Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Pet

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

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bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

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ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

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omm

ons

Lice

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 30: Leaf - Autumn 2011

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Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

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foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

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Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 31: Leaf - Autumn 2011

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lsquoCoral Sunsetrsquo (herbaceous)

lsquoGarden Treasurersquo (intersectional aka Itoh peony)

lsquoCoral Supremersquo (herbaceous)

Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

Available from

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

Available from

Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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good

Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

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ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

ms

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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to K

elly

Fitz

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Kids

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

reaye

r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Pet

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

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ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

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To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 32: Leaf - Autumn 2011

lsquoCoral Sunsetrsquo (herbaceous)

lsquoGarden Treasurersquo (intersectional aka Itoh peony)

lsquoCoral Supremersquo (herbaceous)

Elephant ears dahlias calla canna lilies Agapanthus and some gladioli need to be removed from the ground and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased from the ground

Available from

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

dahlias calla canna

need to be removed

and stored in a cool dry place to protect them from winterrsquos harshness With the Red Pig Bulb Lifter the job is a cinch Two tines hammered flat and curved along the length of the tool mimic the classic Dutch tool design and prevent damage to the bulb as it is eased

Red Pig Bulb Lifter

Available from

Peonyrsquos Envy

Kathleen Gagan

As the weather cools itrsquos time to plant one of springrsquos most beloved plants mdash peonies Fall is also the best time to transplant exist-ing peonies but donrsquot count on blooms until their second year if you do so One of the best guides to planting this garden classic is the ldquoPeony Carerdquo section of the online catalog of Peonyrsquos Envy We asked owner Kathleen Gagan to select a few of her favorite coral and yellow peonies Click on each link to take you directly its page in the farmrsquos beautiful catalog

foundFor Fall Planting

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 33

foundWild Apples

Root Trunk Bough (to be pub-lished on October 20 2011) will be the final copy of the beautiful and inspiring Wild Apples journal The publication which takes its name and inspiration from Henry David Tho-reaursquos essay ldquoWild Applesrdquo is a twice-yearly publication that aims to inspire thoughtful living by sharing writings wisdom and art that celebrates nature and the landscape

WILD APPLES

a journal of nature art and inquiry

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34LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

0- T -n- shade experience made in miami

wwwtUl C 01

good

Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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esignsG

lassFlowerIm

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arvardC

ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

ms

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

pho

to K

elly

Fitz

sim

mon

s

44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Kids

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Honey

Breakthegrahamcracker

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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reaye

r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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bull

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

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WILD APPLES

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Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

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funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 34: Leaf - Autumn 2011

0- T -n- shade experience made in miami

wwwtUl C 01

good

Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

ottageD

esignsG

lassFlowerIm

agePresidentampFellowsH

arvardC

ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

ms

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

pho

to K

elly

Fitz

sim

mon

s

44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

AlexsApplesfor

Kids

1Grahamcracker

Smoothpeanutbutt

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Honey

Breakthegrahamcracker

into2squaresS

pread

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Youngchildren

canmakethis

bythemselves

Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

reaye

r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Pet

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

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Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 35: Leaf - Autumn 2011

good

Seeds for Africa is a British-based organization that helps lessen the well-publicized plight of millions of people starving and at food-risk in Africa The organization provides access to locally sourced seeds plants and equipment and the expertise to help schools and fami-lies establish kitchen gardens and orchards They train new ldquoownersrdquo of each project they help build so that the populations served not only benefit from the food they grow but also learn ways to keep growing and producing far into the future Both urban and rural projects are

Seeds for Africa

funded through the organization with a focus on creating school gar-dens that ultimately help provide healthful meals for those where there are often none The organizationrsquos work is concentrated in four countries Kenya Malawi Sierra Leone and Uganda Through its projects in schools and its larger community-based projects Seeds for Africa is creating long-term solutions to problems that plague the countries they work in They are giving fami-lies a stake in their own futures that will benefit their communities for generations -SC

Each issue of Leaf will profile an organization that is making a positivedifference for our planet and its inhabitants

36 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

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funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

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MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 36: Leaf - Autumn 2011

goWhattoSeeinBoston

Farmersrsquo Markets -

The local foods move-

ment is strong in New

England and that is

reflected in the large

number of well-stocked

beautiful markets full of

local meat and seafood

produce baked goods

preserves and flowers

There is a market nearly

every day of the week To

locate one near you visit

the Massgrown website

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

ottageD

esignsG

lassFlowerIm

agePresidentampFellowsH

arvardC

ollegebyH

illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

ms

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

pho

to K

elly

Fitz

sim

mon

s

44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

AlexsApplesfor

Kids

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Smoothpeanutbutt

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Honey

Breakthegrahamcracker

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here)Drizzlehon

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Youngchildren

canmakethis

bythemselves

Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

reaye

r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

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OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Pet

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

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J H

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

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arol

J H

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bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

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xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

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ativ

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Lice

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 37: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Day TripA whole day of hopping from attraction to

attraction is just a fifteen minute drive west

of Boston

The Minuteman National Historic Park

encompasses the scenic and historic Old

North Bridge the Concord River and the site

of the ldquoshot heard lsquoround the worldrdquo that

started the Revolutionary War

Nearby the de Cordova Sculpture Park

and the Gropius House (the personal home of

Walter Gropius founder of the German design

school known as the Bauhaus) are icons of

contemporary art and modern architecture

The Lyman Estate and Stonehurst

(situated a stones throw from each other) are

both historic homes

worth visiting The

Lyman Estatersquos

Greenhouses date

from 1800 are open

to the public and

house a huge array

of tropicals and exciting plants not normally

seen in New England At Stonehurst you can

still see the hand of Frederick Law Olmsted on

the landscape of this beautiful home that was

designed by Henry Hobson Richardson

Stonegate Gardens is one of the prettiest

garden centers in New England Their new

two-story modern glass houses are set to

open later this year and the grounds are true

gardens where everything is for sale

The Rose Kennedy Greenway - Called

ldquoBostonrsquos ribbon of contemporary parksrdquo the

Greenway connects a city once divided by highways

in a meandering 15-mile promenade

HubwayUrban AdvenTours - Launched

in 2011 the Hubway is Bostonrsquos first bike-share

system And Urban AdvenTours is a unique

eco-friendly way to see the city on two wheels

Mare Restaurant -

Mare offers an all-natural

ingredient list based al-

most entirely on certified

organic and sustainable

seafood from the US and

around the world

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Visitors

to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are

greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard

garden The museum was designed as a work of art

in totality and stands as a testament to the vision of

Isabella Stewart Gardner

New England Holocaust Memorial - ldquoLook at

these towers passerby and try to imagine what they

really mean mdash what they symbolize mdash what they

evoke They evoke an era of incommensurate dark-

ness an era in history when civilization lost its

humanity and humanity its soulrdquo ~Elie Wiesel

Barbour Store - Amongst

the many boutiques and

restaurants of Newbury

Street is an outpost of the

British classic clothier The

store is always stocked with

waxed jackets and high-

quality outdoor gear

Fenway Victory Garden - Established in 1942

the gardens are the last and the oldest of the origi-

nal victory gardens created during World War II

They remain an eclectic garden oasis just steps from

Fenway Park

Oleana restaurant - It is no surprise that chef

Ana Sortunrsquos outrageously inventive food is so good

her husband grows the restaurantrsquos produce at

nearby Siena Farm

The Glass Flowers

at Harvard University

Natural History

Museum - Between 1887

and 1936 father and son

team Leopold and Rudolph

Blaschka created nearly

850 exact glass models

of flowers for Professor

George Lincoln Goodale to use in studying and

teaching botany The collection is the star attraction

at the Harvard University Natural History Museum IllustrationSwissC

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illelBurger

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

Notes Attractive

to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Kids

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

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Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 38: Leaf - Autumn 2011

plantHelenium autumnale

botanical nameHelenium autumnale

common nameDogtooth daisySneezeweed

plant familyAsteraceae

native habitatVarieties native throughout North America

Found in meadows and moist areas

seasonal interestBlooms mid-summer to early fall

height and width2-6rsquo tall by 15rsquo wide

soil and moistureTolerates clay soilmdashmoist but not wet

Fertilizing may lead to weak stems

aspectFull sun

maintenanceEarly pinching will encourage branching

May require staking Cut back after blooming

Deadheading increases bloom time

Propagate by division every 2 to 3 years

problems and diseasesPowdery mildew rust leaf smut and fungal spots may occur

hardinessUSDA Zones 3-8

design usesHeleniums make wonderful companions for grasses in a naturalistic setting

Use in a meadow garden and in informal mixed borders They are beautiful as cut flowers

There are more than 90 cultivars available

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

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to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

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MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 39: Leaf - Autumn 2011

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 41

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to bees but toxic

to deer and rabbits

Lis

a J

R

W

illia

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Kids

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

reaye

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Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Pet

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

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omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

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flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

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OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 41: Leaf - Autumn 2011

flavorPick your own Cocktail

Grilled White Peach Rumble

ingredients2 shots rhubarb liqueur1 shot white peach juice (grill white peaches until caramelized then run in food processor until smooth)1 small basil leaf rolled and sliced widthwise

preparationTo a cocktail shaker add the liqueur peach juice and basil leaf Shake and strain into a coupe glass with a slice of pickled rhubarb for garnish

recipesRhubarb Pickle Sticks

ingredients1lb rhubarb peeled and cut into sticks (the length equal to the height of the jar being used for storage) Pack them into a can-ning jar 1c apple cider vinegar 1c honey (or maple syrup)3 tbs grenadine1tsp coarse saltSpices to liking (orange lemon cloves cinnamon ginger chili flakes anise stars mustard seed)

preparationHeat vinegar honey grena-dine salt and chosen spices in a saucepan until dissolved together (about 1 minute of boiling) Pour liquid in to jars to completely cover the rhubarb sticks Close the jar and let it steep for a day then refrigerate for up to a week

Rhubarb liqueur can be made at home by infusing vodka or grain alcohol with freshly cut rhubarb As the flavors seep so does the rhubarb color - making for a pretty pink homemade cordial A variety of recipes can be found online or you can purchase com-mercially made rhubarb spirits Two to try are Rhuby USDA Certified Organic Rhubarb Liqueur and Chase Rhubarb Liqueur

Rumble recipe developed by Warren Bobrow

Push play to see our recipe in action

photo credit Tara Austen Weaver43 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Kids

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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Kelly

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The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

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Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

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Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

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Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

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Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 42: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Making the first Leaf magazine exclusive video was quite an undertaking that we hope to repeat again (especially now that we have a learned a few things) Were it not for the help of Jonathan Williams andBig2do productions it simply wouldnrsquot be Mixologist Warren Bobrow provided us with his delicious recipe and Kelly Fitzsimmons photographed the filming party For all of them we are grateful We hope you enjoy a Grilled White Peach Rumble made from fresh pickings as much as we did

We got an education in prop styling Food is not always what it seems in video-making and photography Our ldquopickle sticksrdquo were whipped up in minutes with boiling water and some quickly chopped rhubarb and the ldquoliqueurrdquo is a secret recipe of red food coloring and water

An injured back (long walks through air-ports carrying heavy video equipment can be dangerous) didnrsquot stop Jonathan Williams of Big2do Productions from helping us cre-ate the video

We searched high and low for rhubarb pickles but found none If you want this garnish you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and get canning But donrsquot worry itrsquos not hard to do

behind the scenesMaking a Video with Leaf

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44LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

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Kelly

Fitz

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mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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Pet

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

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Lice

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Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

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omm

ons

Lice

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 43: Leaf - Autumn 2011

buildA Compulsive Creatorrsquos Garden

It is hard to imagine that a beautiful garden exists on landscape designer Dustin Gimbelrsquos street in Long Beach California The neigh-borhood of once-proud 1920s bun-galows is now mostly 1960s stucco and stone duplexes intermixed with squat ldquogardenrdquo apartments from the 1950s (which is probably the last time the ldquogardensrdquo were watered) Music blares from an unseen neighborrsquos window

To reach Gimbelrsquos home visitors step over goo-filled gutters float-ing with bits of red blue and white gum and ice cream bar wrappers Across the cracked concrete sidewalk

is a chain link fence surrounding his property An opening in the fence leads to an entirely different world

Gimbelrsquos bungalow is fronted by a tiny garden that packs a big punch The 60rsquo deep x 150rsquo wide space is enveloped in a ldquogreen wallrdquo of ever-green fig (Ficus nitida) The walls keep neighbors from peering in and buffer the garden from street-side chaos To Gimbel the hedge satisfies his desire to ldquolive in a big green boxrdquo

Such a dense perimeter could have made the small garden feel claustrophobic but not given Gim-belrsquos skillful design He divided the garden with a diagonal ldquoboardwalkrdquo

Written and Photographedby Nan Sterman

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 45

Senecio antephorbium stands tall with stacked hypertufa ball sculptures as a backdrop to a dramatic urbanite wall and Dyckia lsquoBlack Goldrsquo

Boardwalk made from Ipe wood scraps

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

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Kids

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Youngchildren

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

reaye

r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

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yan

Pet

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Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

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ativ

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Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 44: Leaf - Autumn 2011

A small water feature flanks the porch and provides a home for a variety of plants including Muehlenbeckia and purple taro

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

AlexsApplesfor

Kids

1Grahamcracker

Smoothpeanutbutt

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Finelychoppedap

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Honey

Breakthegrahamcracker

into2squaresS

pread

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ithfinely

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ightneedanadult

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AT

Youngchildren

canmakethis

bythemselves

Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

reaye

r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

y R

yan

Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 45: Leaf - Autumn 2011

made of Ipe wood scraps On either side of the boardwalk are small gar-den spaces each with its own charac-ter and planting scheme so intricate and fascinating that visitors take a long time to make their way from the entry to the front porch

Gimbel marked the farthest end of the boardwalk with a weeping acacia (Acacia pendula) whose coppery-brown bark and silver blue-gray leaves set the tone for the gardenrsquos color scheme He balanced the tall tree by placing a large urn-shaped pot at its base Sprays of sherbet-orange-blooming firecracker plant (Russelia lsquoNight Lights Tangerinersquo) spill out and over the ceramic whose coppery-brown glaze echoes the acacia bark

Near the front porch Gimbel dug a pond and lined it with broken concrete Water spills from a piece of copper tubing The sound of water hitting water is just the right volume to camouflage the neighborhood music Opposite the pond a curved path of round pavers leads to a hand-made concrete bench Itrsquos an inviting spot to sit and meditate despite the busy sidewalk just a few feet away

Gimbel has a tiny low-water ldquolawnrdquo of Frankenia thymifolia This three-inch-tall evergreen has tentacle-like branches clothed in teeny deep green leaves A low arching wall of broken concrete embraces the

lawn just as the Frankenia embraces a young South African pincushion (Leucospermum lsquoVeldfirersquo) that blooms fiery orange in early spring

Gimbel has a collection of min-iature Albuca lsquoAugrabies Hillrsquo bulbs planted amid the Frankenia In bloom their bright white flowers look like upright sundrops and smell like va-nilla During the rest of the year their fine grass-like foliage is nearly invis-ible At those times however all eyes focus on a trio of faces that appear to be sleeping in the Frankeniarsquos sea of green Gimbel found the original face at a thrift store made a latex mold then cast the faces in concrete

The edge of the Frankenia lawn features three Dyckia mdash spiny cab-bage-sized bromeliads with purple-black blades Upright succulent Senecio anteuphorbium tall purple-black Aeonium lsquoZwartkoprsquo undulating teal and coral Echeveria and other shapely low-water plants along the top rim of concrete encircle the space Aside from the pond plants this is a low-

water garden It has no irrigation system mdash just Gimbel and his weekly appointment with the garden hose

While Gimbel is a plant collector he is also a collector of the odd and unusual such as two rounded objects that look like woody versions of ninja throwing stars These explains Gim-bel proudly are seedpods from a rare Eucalyptus lehmannii

Some items are products of nature others are products made by Gimbel ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creat-ing thingsrdquo So for example when Gimbel poured his own concrete pathway pavers he used pieces of faux skin that look like snake and ostrich for surface treatments and then stained the pavers with browns and greens

While handcrafted touches are everywhere one particular design motif appears again and again Round rough gray spheresmdashballs really mdash fill a corner of Gimbelrsquos pond A screen of what Gimbel calls

ldquoIrsquom a creative compulsiverdquo he says ldquoI love the process of creating thingsrdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 47

Before After

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

AlexsApplesfor

Kids

1Grahamcracker

Smoothpeanutbutt

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Finelychoppedap

plepieces

Honey

Breakthegrahamcracker

into2squaresS

pread

peanutbutteron

eachhalfTopw

ithfinely

choppedapples(m

ightneedanadult

tohelp

here)Drizzlehon

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AT

Youngchildren

canmakethis

bythemselves

Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

reaye

r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

y R

yan

Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

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ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

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t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

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To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 46: Leaf - Autumn 2011

ldquoball towersrdquo divides sections of the garden More balls are placed strate-gically amid rounded gray gravel in a dry streambed and greenery almost everywhere one looks

What is Gimbelrsquos fascination with balls one might ask According to Gimbel he once visited Whiskey Creek on the Olympic Peninsula with famed plantsman Dan Hinkley There he was fascinated to find per-fectly round rocks Most of the rocks were too heavy to take home so Gim-bel tried his hand at making them While the natural rocks are smooth as a babyrsquos behind Gimbelrsquos hypertufa versions are more rustic chunky and meatball-like in the positive sense they are complex and fascinating

Decorative elements like the hypertufa balls are especially impor-tant in such a young garden where the structure is still developing Using the balls as a screen Gimbel says ldquodoesnrsquot take up space but gives you interestrdquo Five years from now the gardenrsquos structure should come into its own By then the quartet of narrow columnar Ilex vomitoria lsquoWill Flemingrsquo that flank the boardwalk will have grown into a garden room As one walks along the boardwalk Gimbel explains ldquoit will feel like you are moving through spacerdquo

Ask Gimbel the secret to creating a garden like his and he smiles ldquoStart with your wildest dreamsrdquo he says ldquothen break that down to something you can executerdquo It may not be easy and it may not be fast but the rewards are worth it

Dustin Gimbel is one of Southern Californiarsquos up-and-coming landscape designers with an impressive pedigree He spent part of his childhood roam-ing the grasslands of Californiarsquos gold country northeast of Sacramento As a teenager Gimbel talked himself into a position working for the late Mary Lou Heard an icon among Southern California nursery folks After earning his horticulture degree in 2002 from California State Polytechnic University

Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) Gim-bel set out on a series of round-the-world horticultural internships During that time he worked with Dan Hinkley at Heronswood outside of Seattle and Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in England

Gimbel earned the Royal Horti-cultural Societyrsquos Wisley Diploma in Practical Horticulture after which he

was offered a position as head gardener on a large English estate Before starting this new position however he made a trip home where he rediscovered the blue skies and bright sun of Southern California England became a fond memory as Gimbel settled into his na-tive Long Beach and started a design business Second Nature Garden De-sign Today he serves clients throughout the region

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 148

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

AlexsApplesfor

Kids

1Grahamcracker

Smoothpeanutbutt

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Finelychoppedap

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Honey

Breakthegrahamcracker

into2squaresS

pread

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eachhalfTopw

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choppedapples(m

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Youngchildren

canmakethis

bythemselves

Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

reaye

r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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ruff

What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

y R

yan

Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

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ativ

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ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

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To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 47: Leaf - Autumn 2011

i=or more design inspiration visit TimberPresscom

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

AlexsApplesfor

Kids

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Breakthegrahamcracker

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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Kelly

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sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

y R

yan

Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

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arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

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ativ

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ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 48: Leaf - Autumn 2011

funMake Like Johnny and Hit the Apple Road

ldquoSurely the apple is the noblest of fruitsrdquo

~Henry David Thoreau Wild Apples

Esopus Spitzenburg is an antique apple that many regard as the very best

dessert apple Thomas Jefferson grew it at Monticello and it is purported to

have been his favorite apple

Johnny Appleseed the folk hero nurs-

eryman of the American frontier spent

his life travelling from his childhood

home in Massachusetts through most of

what is now the Midwest region of the

United States Along the way he fa-

mously planted apples from seed and

provided frontier settlers with nursery

stock to colonize the land

Johnnyrsquos seed-planting was an original

act of sustainability It encouraged biodi-

versity and natural selection that ultimately

gave rise to a vast selection of regionally

variable apples that at one time

numbered over 15000 varieties

Today however industrial farming

produces 90 of the apples and only

11 varieties are commonly found in

most grocery stores But it is the other

10ndashand the search for the best re-

gional lesser-known and more interest-

ing varietiesmdashthat can provide a grand

day full of adventure exploring taste-

testing and maybe even a history lesson

Apple growing regions in the United

States extend from Michigan and the

Great Lakes through New England from

Virginia and North Carolina and the

neighboring mountain valleys into the

Ohio Valley and throughout the Pacific

Northwest and into California What are

now referred to as heirloom vintage or

antique varieties of apples were once very

common in early America In most areas

unless you travel to local apple picking or-

chards and participate in the traditions of

cultivating and harvesting apples you may

never see or taste the fruits whose unique

character shaped early American life

There are about 5000 remaining

apple varieties that round out the non-in-

dustrial market Many of these are endan-

gered but can be purchased through local

nurseries and growers If you discover a

new favorite try planting it In doing so

you will contribute to retaining valuable

biodiversity and regional history mdashRG

For more information about heritage antique

and heirloom apples visit Noble Fruits A

Guide to Conserving Heirloom Apples

AlexsApplesfor

Kids

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Finelychoppedap

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Honey

Breakthegrahamcracker

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Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

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reaye

r and

Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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ruff

What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

y R

yan

Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

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Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

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the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 49: Leaf - Autumn 2011

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Kids

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Honey

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bythemselves

Propagation material

and trees available from

Fedco Seeds - Waterville Maine

Shelburne Orchard - Shelburne Vermont

Gould Hill Farm - Hopkinton New Hampshire

Clarkdale Fruit Farm - Deerfield Massachusetts

Eastmanrsquos Antique Apples - Wheeler Michigan

Edible Forest Nursery - Madison Wisconsin

Heritage Apple - Clemmons North Carolina

Big Horse Creek Farm - Lansing North Carolina

Urban Homestead - Bristol Virginia

Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden Virginia

Foggy Ridge Cider - Dugspur Virginia

Jones Creek Farm - Sedro Woolley Washington

Trees of Antiquity - Paso Robles California(Previously Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery)

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 51

Isaac G

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Kelly

Fitz

sim

mons

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

y R

yan

Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

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omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 50: Leaf - Autumn 2011

The Johnny Appleseed Trail

apple McMahons can be dated to

1860 in Richland County Wisconsin

The Alexander apple can be traced

back through England to Russian

heritage

Appalachian Region

Dula Beauty was first grown in Lenoir

North Carolina from the seeds of the

Limbertwig It grows very well in the

region has been recommended by

the North Carolina Department of

Agriculture since the turn of the 20th

century and is popular for frying

and baking

Hall is a small apple whose flavor has

hints of vanilla Many antique apples

exhibit flavors that vary from butter-

scotch to anise and other spices

Junaluska was the leader of the east-

ern band of Cherokee Indians that

lived in North Carolina The apple tree

that was named for him hailed from

his land in western North Carolina It

was thought to be extinct until 2001

when it was rediscovered by Tom

Brown of Heritage Apples

Reasor Green was also thought to

be extinct until 2001 Originally from

Lee County Virginia the tree pro-

duces fruit that is uniquely capable of

dryingmdashinstead of rottingmdashwhen

wounded

MA

CT

NY

PA

OHIN

Bornin1774inLeominsterMA

Diedin1845inFortWayneIN

MidndashAtlantic

Campfield was well-known in early

America because of its usefulness in

cider-making During Colonial times

it was often combined with the juices

from the Harrison Cider Apple and

the Graniwinkle

Harrison Cider Apples when un-

mixed make a dark extremely rich

cider that is in great demand

Willow Twig is another rare apple It

is named for the unique drooping and

willow-like appearance of the tree

New England

Aunt Penelope Winslow is a fall

apple that was ostensibly brought to

Mainersquos North Haven Island from

Marshfield Massachusetts over 200

years ago by a woman referred to as

Aunt Penelope

Colersquos Quince was discovered by

Captain Henry Cole in Cornish Maine

around 1840 It was called ldquoquincerdquo

because of its shape and coloring

and its flavor is described as tart

tangy aromatic and zesty

Golden Russet (also called

Wheelerrsquos) is prized for its rich spicy

flavor and was at one time called the

ldquochampagne of old-time cider applesrdquo

Discover These Regional Heirloom Apples

California and the PacificNorthwest

The Gravenstein is thought to have

arrived in western North America

with Russian fur traders and it is

well-suited to coastal locations

Chehalis is a variety that was dis-

covered in Washington in 1937 and

the Sierra Beauty was originally dis-

covered on the slopes of the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California in

the 1890s It is thought to be a rem-

nant of miners during the California

Gold Rush It has since disappeared

and been rediscovered twice but is

now found throughout California

Great Lakes and Mid-West

Brier (Sweet) Crab was originally

propagated after the Civil War in Bara-

boo Wisconsin It is pale yellow with

red streaks very sweet and good for

desserts or for making applesauce

Eureka and Salome are both pippin

applesmdashthat is they are ldquovolunteersrdquo

that grew spontaneously from the seed

of a dropped apple Eureka first

grew beneath a Tolman Sweet apple

tree Salome was discovered in an

abandoned nursery in Illinois and the

founder named it for his mother

Another regional favorite is the very large

McMahon that is believed to be the off-

spring of the (also very large) Alexander

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Photo

A

dam

Wood

ruff

What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

y R

yan

Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 51: Leaf - Autumn 2011

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Photo

A

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ruff

What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

y R

yan

Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 52: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Photo

A

dam

Wood

ruff

What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

y R

yan

Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 53: Leaf - Autumn 2011

What defines Design Outside We believe in great design

beyond our doors and stylish living both inside and out In the

garden we love bold colorchoices used in broad strokes to create

an individual sense of placeWe are inspiredby

the places we have visited

and those we have known from childhood

We are interested in people who have

an abiding commitment to the land we live on and the food we eat

We celebrate being and growing outside in all seasons

and revel in the long light and cool weather of autumn But most of all we

know that design outside enriches our lives and makes

our world a better place to live Welcome to Leaf

Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

y R

yan

Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 54: Leaf - Autumn 2011

WarmthA Year-Round State of Mind

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

y R

yan

Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 55: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Written by Mary Ann Newcomer

A Year-Round State of Mind

Pho

to b

y R

yan

Pet

ers

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 56: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Autumn is a vibrant season of color It is also the season of cooling temperatures Ruby fruits of hawthorns and crabapples vie for attention with the changing foliage of deciduous trees Luminous maples and sumacs rock the garden world Clusters of shiny dark viburnum berries look fetching against the hot pink and orange foliage of their shrubs while ornamental grasses morph into golden torches back-lit by Technicolor sunsets and windless blue skies If you are planning a garden build on this rich autumn palette of color

Ward off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with

blankets and throws

Facing page Garden at night with fire and rope ball seating designed by Topher Delaney

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 57: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Crabapples and grasses at Craftsman Farms in New Jersey

Pho

to b

y C

arol

J H

icks

bull

bull

bull

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 58: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Portable fire takes the warmth where itrsquos needed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 160

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 59: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Fire pits acknowledge our primal urge to gather near light and warmth Artist and landscape designer Topher Delaney created this simple stainless steel fire bowl to warm a Bay Area garden throughout the seasons The wall reflects the heat of the fire back to the gathering area and protects this east-facing garden space Natural gas burns clean and a layer of black sand conceals the fuel jets Delaney recom-mends using a local metal fabricator for creating a similar bowl and sourcing the sand locally if possible

Fire

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 60: Leaf - Autumn 2011

2 Wrapped in WarmthWard off the chilliest of evenings by adding a layer of warmth with blan-kets and throws Colorful woolen lap throws are available in such a wide variety of prints and patterns that one can be found to suit any garden style Wool is environmentally friendly and a natural renewable fiber that can be recycled or composted as a healthy additive to the soil Companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills even make a line of Cradle to Cradle-certified wool blankets Polar fleece the most com-mon fabric made of recycled materials comes in every weight and color It is still the ldquogo-tordquo fabric for outdoor activities and sports Itrsquos also a popular choice for throw blankets

Winter doesnrsquot have to mean cold Extend the joy of garden living into November and in many places year- round Create a place to sit share a meal and read Warmth is a state or sensation extend a warm invitation to friends to share this beautiful colorful season

Gather

Fall can bring an early snow Plants and people stay warm inside this glass house

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 61: Leaf - Autumn 2011

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 6

Pho

to b

yxxx

xxxx

xx

Designer Michelle Derviss collaborated with Truckee Blacksmith on this stone fire pit seating area and artful screen in Squaw Valley

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

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omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

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e mdash

Cre

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Lice

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Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 62: Leaf - Autumn 2011

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 63: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Spiced cider or mulled wine will warm the body Chili or chowder makes a great outdoor supper mug ready Just add spoons and cornbread muffins It is easy to find standard outdoor kitchen equipment and ready-made counters and cabinets Sporting goods stores and outdoor outfitters are affordable sources for high-end custom outdoor cooking areas They carry a vast selection of multi-purpose transportable kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture The same outfitter and guide shops offer durable weather-resilient sets of out-door dishes and cookware With these portables a fall picnic becomes a move-able feast

Row covers cold frames and pop-up covers will keep salad bowls filled with fresh greens most of the year In zone denial Shrub jackets can move a gar-den up a hardiness zone Recycled win-dows make affordable greenhouses and charming cold frames Think beyond the summer garden and the predictable harvest If you live in a cold winter climate be sure to check out Eliot Cole-manrsquos The Four-Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook

Feast

Grow

Collapsible wall grill folds up

like a Murphy bed

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 65

phot

o by

Boo

n Le

e mdash

Cre

ativ

e C

omm

ons

Lice

nse

Fothergilla leaves in the autumn

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 64: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Landscape designer Laura Morton plays with color in a Los Angeles backyard

The Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles is well-known for its quirky individualistic inhabitants and living quarters and is a hotbed for design ideas When the homeowners of this garden approached landscape designer Laura Morton all they wanted was a place to ldquolounge aroundrdquo Morton who travels extensively in the Mediterranean drew on her experiences there and on her interest in sacred spaces to create a garden that is both exuberant and restful

As Morton explains ldquoSacred was not on the list there was not a detailed wish list They told me once that they wanted lsquoa place to lounge aroundrsquo and when I asked them a different way they told me a second time lsquowell we like to lounge aroundrsquo I got itmdashseating and a fire pit I wanted of course to give them more It was a large space with no privacy and they liked color I have to say it was wonderful to work with both of them as they were open to seeing my vision of the space having tried to do the work on their own and feeling dauntedrdquo

The design is asymmetrical and snakes through the outdoor space from the rear gate to the fire pit and seating area The kitchenrsquos French doors open onto a star-shaped fountain and doors from the homeownerrsquos bedroom are adjacent to an outdoor bathtub Juxtaposing a blue backdrop inspired by MajorellemdashYves St Lau-rentrsquos famous Marrakesh gardenmdashand a subtle spiral design the space was transformed into a series of contem-plative and lounge-worthy destinations By using artisanal detailing and a planting design that was an integral part of the color story Morton was able to fuse many ideas into a cohesive space that echoes other places yet is clearly distinct

Photographed by Jeff Dunas and written by Susan Cohan

66 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 65: Leaf - Autumn 2011

67LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 66: Leaf - Autumn 2011

The outdoor boudoir bathing area opens to the garden Privacy can be created simply by closing the curtains

68 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 67: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Often discarded and plentiful in salvage yards a claw foot bathtub becomes a romantic feature when its ldquoroomrdquo is defined by sheer curtains and placed in front of an intensely colored wall painted Majorelle-blue (Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire) One side is left open and in full view of the private garden the other opens to the rest of the patio A simple wrought iron twin bed becomes a place to rest and read a book while also serving as the go-to spot for the homeownerrsquos dog Tile work adds rich texture and a sense of place to simple column bases and a pebble mosaic in the gardenrsquos path ensures feet slow and eyes look downward

The color story for the garden was pulled from the tiles Sticking with a narrow palette helped to keep the many elements and destinations focused and cohesive Before choosing a color paint large pieces of plywood with different hues and live with them for a while And when using strong color in a garden Morton advises rdquoDare to do itrdquo We agree

The design is full of ideas that can be translated and interpreted in any garden at any price pointmdashbold color salvage-yard-finds and fabrics finish and define spaces None of these choices need be expensive all just take time some elbow grease and an idea

An overview of the garden

Bouganvilla

69LEAF MAGAZINE design outside

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 68: Leaf - Autumn 2011

70 LEAF MAGAZINE autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 69: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Get the lookFrench artist and expatriate Paul Majorelle created a personal oasis and garden called Majorelle in Marrakesh in 1924 In 1980 it was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergeacute who restored the endangered property and maintained the garden and house as a museum and botanical garden When Saint Laurent passed away in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the garden The garden is famous for its use of bold color specifically the shade of blue that is now known as Majorelle Blue Bold blues are used throughout the Mediterranean alongside yellow green and orange to cre-ate a sun-drenched color palette that is easily translated into a garden setting Strong color doesnrsquot have to compete with the rest of a gardenrsquos design elements they can exist side by side and complement each other if planned at the onset of the design process Laura Morton considered the entire palette when designing the Silver Lake garden incorporating plants with strong bloom color and striking foliage to act as visual companions to other intensely colored features

Some blues in the Majorelle range to try

Benjamin MooreEvening Blue 2066-20

Sherwin WilliamsBlueblood sw6966

The fountain in the garden at Majorelle

Dunn-EdwardsDeep Sapphire DEA137

Behr Crayon Blue PPKR22

Facing page clockwise from top left Fountain in a tradi-tional eight-point star design Outdoor shower Stucco fire pit and built-in seating with mud cloth pillowsAt right A pebble mosaicis a great DIY project

Inse

t pho

to c

redi

t si

mon

sim

ages

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 70: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Their farm is like

a bubble of sanity

and health amidst

the Oz-like uniformity

of the landscape

All it takes is

imagination and

a vision for a

healthier world

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 71: Leaf - Autumn 2011

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 73

This new phenomenon appears to be

the result of a confluence of ideas and

events the coming of age of children

with parents who grew up in the

1960s a mistrust in big government

and corporations the realization that

traditional career paths are disappear-

ing a comfort level with technology a

societal movement towards healthful

eating attention being paid to building

local and sustainable communities

and the need to find solutions to cur-

rent environmental crises like climate

change and energy dependence on

non-renewable resources

Six innovative members of this new

generation of farmers include Mark

and Kristin Kimball Severine von

Tscharner Fleming Debra and Jeff

Eschmeyer and Ian Cheney

new agrarians

Written and

photographed by

Rich Pomerantz

Scenic view of the Eschmeyer farm

Some people in their twenties and thirties are increasingly choosing farming as a career choice

the

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 72: Leaf - Autumn 2011

leaders in the young farmer

movement

Mark and Kristin Kimball

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 73: Leaf - Autumn 2011

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 75

Roosters meander about

on Essex Farm

Mark and Kristin Kimball

A little over a decade ago Kristin Kimball

was a freelance writer living the single life in

Greenwich Village when she met Mark the

subject of a story she was writing about

young organic farmers They were immedi-

ately smitten with one another and Kristin

quickly made the switch from city to coun-

try living Today the couple operates a

diversified 500-acre farm in near Lake

Champlain in upstate New York where they

raise two children dairy cows beef cattle

chickens and draft animals They have five

full-time workers They started a CSA

(community-supported agriculture) early in

their farming career that has grown to feed

200 families year-round And they do it all

with draft horses using mechanized equip-

ment for only 10 of the farm labor

Leaders in the young farmer move-

ment the Kimballs are well-known due

to their generous sharing of knowledge

They speak to young farmersrsquo groups all

over the country about practical hands-

on farming techniques And Kristin has

written a best-selling book The Dirty Life

(Scribner October 2010) about her jour-

ney from city woman to farmer

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

An online search about young farmers

quickly leads to the National Young Farm-

ersrsquo Coalition (NYFC) a rich source of

links and information about the new

young farming movement which some

call the ldquoNew Agrariansrdquo According to its

website the NYFC is ldquoa group of young

and sustainable farmers organizing for

collective successrdquo using Internet tools to

educate inform advocate and share

One of the NYFCrsquos founders is Sever-

ine von Tscharner Fleming a firecracker of

a woman who is deeply interested in both

changing consumer preferences for organic

and local food and in adjusting our collec-

tive view of our relationship to the land

and food production A farmer activist

and filmmaker Severine has created The

Greenhorns a film that documents the work

and experience of young farmers through-

out the United States Any exploration into

this new universe of young farmers should

begin with the work that she and her col-

leagues at NYFC are doing

Caption goes here

Caption goes here

Severine von Tscharner Fleming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 74: Leaf - Autumn 2011

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 176

practical hands-on

farming

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 75: Leaf - Autumn 2011

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 77

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 76: Leaf - Autumn 2011

following in their familiesrsquo

footsteps

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

on their farm in western Ohio

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 77: Leaf - Autumn 2011

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 79

Ian Cheney

Debra and Jeff Eschmeyer

Driving the long dirt road to Debra

and Jeff Eschmeyers farm is like step-

ping into a bubble of sanity amidst the

Oz-like uniformity of the surrounding

landscape A journey to their land in

western Ohio takes you through hun-

dreds of miles of corn and soybean

fields Those two federal taxpayer-

subsidized-crops (which some believe

are responsible for the current epidemic

of obesity in the United States and the

nutritional and political imbalance of

our national food policy) are firmly

entrenched in this part of the country

Debra and Jeff represent the classic

middle-American farm-raised high

school sweethearts who are following in

their familiesrsquo footsteps to become the

fifth generation of Jeff rsquos family to farm at

Harvest Sun Farm Unlike their neigh-

bors the Eschmeyers are using organic

sustainable time-tested and traditional

agricultural techniques like crop rotation

crop selection use of cover crops and no

synthetic chemical fertilizers or pesticides

Not only is the couple smart about farm-

ing but they also have substantial creden-

tials to support their views

Debra is one of the founders of

FoodCorps a kind of AmeriCorps for

healthful eating that is working to reverse

childhood obesity by increasing childrenrsquos

knowledge of and access to healthful

food Debra has also worked at the Na-

tional Farm to School Network and the

National Family Farm Coalition and is a

Food and Community fellow at the Insti-

tute for Agriculture and Trade Policy She

was one of only ten original recipients of

the James Beard Foundation Leadership

Award for working for ldquoa healthier safer

and more sustainable food worldrdquo

Debra and Jeff rsquos mastery of food

policy is firmly grounded in their expe-

rience of growing up on farms and

now running their own It may be sur-

prising but fresh healthful organic

and great-tasting food is foreign to

most of Debra and Jeff s neighbors

The couple sells at a local farmersrsquo

markets where in the middle of farm

country there are very few farmers

selling food And they are starting a

CSA that will be the first in that part

of the state

Despite the ldquonewnessrdquo of their or-

ganic approach to farming in the heart-

land Debra and Jeff are not outsiders

preaching to the locals about how their

method will save them from agricultural

and nutritional horror On the contrary

Debra and Jeff are from the heartland

Debras family still farms around the cor-

ner and Jeff was the local town supervisor

for a short time They respect and love

their neighbors judgmental they are not

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney is an easy-going light-

hearted kind of guy who is dedicated

to advocating for healthful food and

local sustainable sourcing of food As

a student Ian started the Yale Sustain-

able Food Project As a filmmaker he

has been awarded a prestigious

Peabody award for the hip and emi-

nently entertaining feature documen-

tary film King Corn

Given his personality it is no sur-

prise to learn that Ian has created a

farm in the back of his 1987 Dodge

pickup truck using basic green roof

technology From his home in Brook-

lyn he drives the truck to schools and

community centers teaching people

about growing food Thanks to Ian

there is now a fleet of truck farms

growing throughout the United States

Ians pickup effort is one of those

perfectly timed ideas It demonstrates

that we can grow food almost anywhere

and that we dont need huge swaths of

land chemicals or multi-national cor-

porate entities to feed communities All

it takes is a little imagination and a vi-

sion for a healthier world

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

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L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 78: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her Craft

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 79: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Influenced

by an Island

Master Basket Artist Kari Loslashnning Weaves The Norwegian Landscape Into Her CraftWritten by Jane Berger

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 80: Leaf - Autumn 2011

States she attended Syracuse Univer-sity with a desire to become a silver-smith She graduated with a degree in ceramics and studied textiles and met-als She began her career by weaving three-dimensional animals including birds and other creatures She submit-ted a piece to a competition at the Smithsonian Institutionrsquos Renwick Gallery in Washington DC where the curator took note of her work and bought the piece mdash a goat mdash for the museumrsquos collection

It wasnrsquot long before Kari com-bined her skills of weaving and ceramics and began creating highly complex baskets She began by play-ing around with some rattan and wove a basket into a pattern reminis-

on the southeast coast of Norway There are no cars boutiques movie theaters or weekend markets there In-stead the island is comprised of rocky inlets pink granite boats and summer homes of

a clean and simple style Itrsquos a perfect landscape to fire the imagination

For as long as she can remember contemporary basket maker Kari Loslashnning has been summering on the island Karirsquos Norwegian grandpar-ents owned a complex of houses on Hesnesoslashy and she and her parents siblings and Norwegian cousins spent long summers climbing on rocks along the shore boating fishing for cod and mackerel and playing in the water Today Karirsquos cousins occupy two of the houses and Kari and her siblings own a former barn that has been updated and winterized to provide all of the conveniences of a modern home Kari alternates her time between Hesnesoslashy and her home in Connecticut that she shares with an English sheepdog named Emma and a stray cat who wandered into her yard a couple of years ago and decided to stay

The time that Kari has spent on the island has informed her sense of design and contemporary style Over the years she has absorbed what she calls the ldquoaesthetics of Norwegian or Scandinavian designrdquo that derives from her Norwegian heritage ldquoItrsquos in my bloodrdquo she notes

Kari studied Norwegian crafts at the University of Oslo apprenticed with a tapestry artist in Dannemora Sweden and attended a weaving school in Stockholm In the United

Hesnesoslashy is a tiny

island

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 182

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 81: Leaf - Autumn 2011

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 83

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 82: Leaf - Autumn 2011

cent of a tea strainer ldquoThat was how I started making basketsrdquo she says

Kari has since won dozens of awards for her basketry and her work is on display in numerous museums galleries and institutions including the Yale University Art Gallery

the Minneapolis Institute of Arts the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte North Carolina and the White House Collection of American Craft in Washington DC

Kari attributes much of her suc-cess to living in Norway ldquoNorwegians donrsquot live in a throw-away societyrdquo she says They have a high regard for professional artists tend to use sus-tainable materials and appreciate the art of everyday objects whether fur-niture textiles glass silver or cutlery she adds Karirsquos baskets are simple yet powerful and intensely striking a combination that has been influenced by spending summers on the island On Hesnesoslashy she says ldquoyoursquore con-stantly reminded that nature really has the upper hand so yoursquore working in partnership the whole timerdquo

When she is on the island Kari also takes hundreds of photographs of rocks water architecture the sky the many different textures she no-tices wildflowers perennials and the heather that bursts into bloom in late summer ldquoThe way I look at things is my workrdquo she says ldquobut itrsquos also my play So whether Irsquom taking photos or making a basket or looking at paint chips itrsquos all one big packagerdquo One of Karirsquos latest works is a basket called ldquoMidnight Sunrdquo She wove it while watching a documentary about a sea voyage from Bergen on the southwest shore of Norway to the

port of Kirkenes on the northern coast The basket recently on dis-play at the Shaw Cramer Gallery on Martharsquos Vineyard perfectly reflects the Norwegian landscape As Kari notes ldquoI watched and wove often just listening to the waves and sea After a while I realized that the basket had taken on the characteristics of the boat the water colors and the warm glow of the midnight sun on the land-scaperdquo

Kari Loslashnningrsquos art is currently on display at the Shaw Cramer Gallery Martharsquos Vineyard Massachusetts She will also be exhibiting at the Phila-delphia Museum of Art November 10th through the 13th

ldquoyoursquore constantly

reminded that nature

really has the upper hand

so yoursquore working in part-

nership the whole timerdquo

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 186

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 83: Leaf - Autumn 2011

L E A F M A G A Z I N E d e s i g n o u t s i d e 87

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 84: Leaf - Autumn 2011

Autumn provides exciting cut flower

choices that are simple to assemble even

if you arenrsquot a professional floral designer

The principles that apply to garden or containerdesign are no different than for cut flower arrangingUse what is in season for inspiration and make abouquet to enjoy inside your home

Some seasonal choices that are that are readilyavailable at local markets or from your own gardenspider mums ornamental cabbage and kale (changethe water daily to prevent odor) hydrangeas StJohnrsquos wort Chinese lantern dusty miller sedumssunflowers roses grasses of all varieties and seedpods and berries mdash Suzanne Cummings

flower

L E A F M A G A Z I N E a u t u m n 2 0 1 188

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 85: Leaf - Autumn 2011

SPARK modern fires

Th is years winner features SPARKs Linear Burner System Outdoor

Desco Residence Designer Ana Seyffert Photo Adam Fish

To view other w inners and SPARK s ent ire design portfolio vis it

wwwsparkfirescom p8669383846

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes

Page 86: Leaf - Autumn 2011

the next leafExplore the night sky

Be inspired by BollywoodShake up a winter cocktail

Tour flower markets around the worldVisit Veddw - a garden in Wales

C o m i n g F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2Veddw in winter Photograhed by Charles Hawes