Vance Fox
Example of a southwest living room design in Sacramento

William Carson Joyce
Example of a trendy kids' room design in Portland Maine

recycled log "steps" from a tree cut on site, leading to the kids play area
Example of a trendy kids' room design in San Francisco

Inspiration for a rustic home design remodel in San Francisco

Carol Lindsay
This is an example of a landscaping in Portland.

Design ideas for a contemporary shade backyard mulch landscaping in Portland.

Backyard national forest with native gardens and aquatic plantings.
This is an example of a mid-sized rustic shade backyard stone pond in Minneapolis for summer.

William Carson Joyce
This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in Portland Maine.

Our homage to the native plants of Colorado, this brilliant design features the delicate glow of the summer Aspen tree and the frothy whites and light greens of wild Hops found everywhere in mountain meadows and along the banks of streams and brooks.

In Madison Park, a narrow property left just enough room for a small beach cove, logs and large boulders for sitting and enjoying the lake, and native planting along the water’s edge. Photography by Miranda Estes.

In Madison Park, a narrow property left just enough room for a small beach cove, logs and large boulders for sitting and enjoying the lake, and native planting along the water’s edge. . Photography by Miranda Estes.

Patrick Coulie
Inspiration for a large rustic brown two-story wood exterior home remodel in Denver

Patrick Coulie
Bathroom - rustic master pebble tile bathroom idea in Denver with beige walls

When the school garden teacher at my kid’s school asked if I would volunteer to design the schools learning garden I was excited by the prospect. I drew up some plans with hopes of inspiring the next generation to getting involved with stewardship of the land. The goal was to create a space were children all abilities could have access to the process of growing food, tending to soils and recognizing the human connection with the natural world. With an emphasis on edible plants, the garden also incorporates native plants, plants that attract pollinators and plants that build soil. The garden includes a composting system, and a log circle to use as and out door classroom space. Unfortunately, half way through the installation of this garden the school was closed due to covid and no one was allowed on campus for 6 months. The garden fell into disrepair. As we slowly emerge from the pandemic the school is coming back to life and parent volunteers are allowed back on to campus. With that the garden is coming back as well. The rain harvesting nets and outdoor kitchen did not end up coming into reality. But through the pandemic we learned an even grater importance of outdoor class room space and the power of engaging with the outdoor world.

Jack Coyer, Daniel Abratte
Photo of a rustic landscaping in Los Angeles.

Sand set Flagstone patio and masonry gas firepit area with natural privacy screening with various native trees and shrubs.
Patio - rustic side yard stone patio idea in Denver with a fire pit