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Short Meadows in Santa Barbara


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While we're on the subject, take a look at these photos of a lawn replacement project by BIlly Goodnick.  He says this shot above was taken "looking over a border of roses and breath of heaven. I like the
juxtaposition of wildness and civility. This photo was snapped before
the overseeded wildflowers began to sprout."  Those wildflowers will be sprouting up in a field of Carex praegracilis. Can't wait to see the effect.

Posted by on July 5, 2010 at 12:23 pm, in the category Real Gardens.
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5 Responses to “Short Meadows in Santa Barbara”

  1. Dog Island Farm says:
    July 5, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    You should check out David Fross’ meadow. He owns Native Son Nursery near Arroyo Grande. He was my native plants professor at Cal Poly.

  2. greg draiss says:
    July 5, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    YUCK
    The TROLL

  3. Kay says:
    July 5, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    I think that it is beautiful. I can picture me sitting there with a cup of coffee in the morning breeze.

  4. Stuart says:
    July 5, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    I agree with you Greg! Imagine leaving NATURE to paint the backdrop!! A beautifully manicured lawn is exactly what this organic vista needs – not!

    Susan, your sentiments re: “a juxtaposition of wildness and civility” is spot on. Love it!

  5. Billy Goodnick says:
    July 6, 2010 at 6:48 am

    Dog Island: Dave Fross is a wealth of great plants and designer extraordinaire! I use plants from Native Sons all the time – some will be going into this very meadow in the fall. You’re fortunate to have studied with him.

    Stuart: Actually, Susan’s sentiment is a quote from my caption of the original picture, but if she’d said it, I’d agree that her sentiments are “spot on.” Thanks ;-) )