This patio is in a narrow side yard. Under the patio is a bed of stone allowing the rainwater to escape away frm the house into a french drain running under the far edge of the patio. The materials are a combination of cut bluestone remnants and salvaged sandstone flagstones. When completed, plants along theContinue reading “Salvage & Remnants…. another one almost in!”
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Another one….. in!
You might recall the Richmond Residence from April 2011. Well, here it is!
Raingardens!
Solving drainage problems, increasing groundwater recharge, eliminating run-off to sewers, and enhancing the curb appeal……! It is time to put in some raingardens!!! This garden was installed last fall in association with the Center for Neighborhood Technology.
Books!
Check out Piet Oudolf’s new book.
Women in the Dirt
Women in the Dirt Trailer 1 from Wind Media Productions on Vimeo.
Mi Parque – a space-making App 4 Metro Chicago
Mi Parque Spacemaking App Demo Video
Apps 4 Metro Chicago – the winners!
Check out the Apps 4 Metro Chicago winners of Round Two. Apps 4 Metro Chicago is still going strong. Round Three is due December 2!
CNT’s Rain Garden ……. Education Component…
This is the beginning of a larger effort to initiate educational programming at the CNT garden on Western Avenue. Check it out! More videos here.
CNT’s Garden Party
Here are some pictures from the party. Also, check out the videos!
CNT-West Garden…. ready for plants
Getting Ready for Water……. The Raingarden Conveyance Channel is being lined with river rocks. The water from the roof will be piped to this lined channel, then will travel to the raingarden basin. The conveyance channel is steeply pitched away from the building to encourage the water to travel away from the building. The ChannelContinue reading “CNT-West Garden…. ready for plants”
Re-Ecology Land Design 