Sheds and hideaways like you've never seen
In “Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways: Big Ideas for Small Backyard Destinations,” design writer Debra Prinzing and photographer William Wright document some of the best examples of diminutive architecture in urban gardens, suburban backyards and rural properties. Here are a few, as described by Prinzing and photographed by Wright.
Los Angeles Times
May 8th, 2008
No longer a dusty shelter for plants or gardening tools, the backyard shed is assuming a new architectural role in the landscape. These tiny buildings offer an attractive and often affordable alternative for creating more space without undergoing a major renovation.
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Jackson & Perkins breeder Keith Zary has a passion for creating some of the world's most spectacular roses.
805 Living Magazine
May 2008
No one has to tell Keith Zary to stop and smell the roses he often spends all day doing just that.
Castoff furniture and indoor decor give a Manhattan Beach yard a timeless, lived-in feel.
Los Angeles Times
April 24th, 2008
A garden designer transforms a Manhattan Beach yard using old design elements
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Stylish Sheds featured on KCLU's "Beyond Words."
Author Debra Prinzing speaks with host Frances Halpern.
KCLU 88.3 FM
March 22nd, 2008
Debra and Fran discuss the secret, dream "sheds" that appear in backyards and gardens, and swap stories about the architectural and design book business.
Breathing Room: A visit to "Catawampus," by artist Patrick Dougherty at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden.
Los Angeles Times
March 20th, 2008
Looking like children's building blocks tossed by giant hands, the assemblage of woven-willow cubes and rectangles conveys kinetic energy.
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Look to other parts of the globe for landscapes that are water-wise yet full of intriguing beauty.
Los Angeles Times
March 6th, 2008
We've all heard the mantra "Grow California native plants," and with good reaason. They require less irrigation, can withstand tough conditions and generally don't require much maintenance -- all good traits for gardeners facing diminishing water supplies, global warming and hectic schedules that don't permit hour upon hour of pruning and pampering.
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