I picked up a copy of the August edition "Garden Design" Magazine at the market a few weeks ago and I don't know whether it's the magazine or just this issue but I am finding gems in here.
The reason I purchased the magazine is because the cover and feature article was about an architect, David Hertz, who I had as an instructor in design school. He was and is far ahead of the pack in environmental design and when we toured his home as a class in 2000, it was so inspirational to see all the "green" elements of his home.
The feature in this issue is regarding the second stage of his home that he built on the neighboring property.
If I was ever able to design my own home, David Hertz's home and style and ethic would most certainly be an inspiration.
This article alone, was enough to justify the purchase of the magazine but the next article was really amazing and inspirational too. It's about a chef/artist named Jim Denevan from Santa Cruz, California.
Already an accomplished chef, he highlights his dedication to the land, local farming and organic ingredients by creating dinner events in farms, fields and natural environments through his organization "Outstanding in the Field". I would love to be a guest at this type of dinner party and I actually could but his 2008 season is sold out.
How unique and outstanding is this.
But it's not over yet. Jim Denevan also creates insane geometric landscape patterns using low tide beaches as his canvas and a stick as his medium.
It's a shame that the high tide washes it all away.
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