GARDENS ARE FOR PEOPLE

Project: Labyrinth
The Mediation and healing garden

Location: PARC Center
Carmel New York 10512
Size: 40' x 40'

Concept: A sanctuary for the clients, visitors and employees of PARC. Designed as an intimate pocket park for relaxation, meditation and a place where people can connect with nature

Teaching programs and events are being developed around seasonal garden activities to give PARC clients a chance to touch, feel, really get their hands dirty.

The The garden will be an example of Xeriscape and organic garden practices combining beauty, good design and earth friendly concepts that naturally complement each other.

Many items for the garden will be repurposed and recycled such as our benches and stools made from reclaimed pilings.

But mostly Project Labyrinth is about people and how some small interaction with nature can change perspectives and heal lives.

Apr 10, 2008

THE NATURE OF PLANTS


photo 1 Carex hachioensis 'evergold' terrific shade tolert grass
photo 2 Hosta 'stained glass'
photo 3 Chrysogonum tight mound 6” yellow single flowers


What is that elusive quality of plants than has the ability to calm, relax and excite us. I terrific plant has the ability to slow us down, make us stop and well, smell the roses, right?

On the scientific side plants actually clean our air, reduce heat in summer and break cold winds in the winter. Therapeutic, beautiful and practical, now that sounds like a good idea for everyone!

Check out some of the plants we are considering for the garden. The concept is variations on foliage interest and flowering varieties sprinkled throughout. Since the garden is primarily shady, our plant considerations reflect this condition.


photo 1 Brunnera 'looking glass'
photo 2 Athyrium niponicum pictum (Japenese painted fern)


photo 1 Astilbe 'bridal veil'
photo 2 Houstonia caerulea (bluets) native 3”-6” tall blue flowers

Shrubs for the garden
photo 1 Hydrangea quercifolia (oakleaf hydrangea)
photo 2 Rhododendron Chinoides

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