|
Friday, May 19, 2006
Sharing Sustainable Systems
The Pleasure of Helping to Heal The Earth©
I'm inspired by the power gardening gives us to shape the world around us, especially where
we can transform urban deserts into magical spaces.
It only takes a thousand trees to remove 90 tons of carbon dioxide from our air,
every year. We can harness the power of plants to transform these unused spaces.The benefit to us all is both
immediate and long-lasting. changing the way we live and work. A garden is the ultimate
renewable resource: socially, economically, and energy-wise, .
I design landscapes that reflect my client's preferences. The materials used in the
garden reflect those used in the interior. Both garden and landscape are
extensions of the house and provide outdoor spaces that are both intimate and timeless.
Testimonial:
I am so happy with our backyard, as you know, and
told my friends about it. I just put all my photos on the PC, (from my new camera) and wanted to send you the ones I took
of our new magical garden, isn't it beautiful? Anyways, thanks again for all the wonderful
work you have done here. I love my garden!
Simone Cox
Friday, May 5, 2006
Reflections on LOHAS 10 Conference
The Joys of Connection and Intention
On April 27 and 28, I was granted a press pass to LOHAS 10 held in Santa Monica, CA. I was the only member of my industry represented!
The LOHAS way is one of following Lifestyles of
Health and Sustainability. The panels were composed of representatives
of conscious green businesses, writers, entrepreneurs, . It was
stimulating and refreshing to hear people like:
Dr. James Rouse (primary care naturapathic physician, author, and host
of nationally syndicated "Optimum Wellness"), John Picard (architect, builder, entrepreneur, and building
efficiency expert), Patricia Aburdene (author, social trend forecaster), Carol Atwood (founder
- Spartacus Media Enterprises), Phillipe Costeau (award-winning documentary producer
and NPR weekly environmental radio producer), Steve Case (co-founder of AOL
and chairman and CEO of Revolution which will "create a revolution in the current health care industry").
- We are at the tipping point in this new world of "Conscious Consumerism. "Living with your heart and intention" is central to success in taking this
movement to the next level.
- Giving to something larger than oneself increases
one's health, longevity, and well being (baby boomer concerns!)
- This new way of entrepreneureal thinking for individuals and communities must include
sustainable living, social responsibility, and well designed products that provide good value.
- Products must include awareness of the impact on the health and well being of all
individuals and the planet.
I thank all who shared and reminded me that I am part of an exciting new wave in business. Keeping
this in my mind and consciousness is necessary when communicating my intention and values to new clients. GBD
is a Green approach to landscaping and I am proud to be part of "Helping to Heal the Earth©".
|
 |
|
2009.03.01 |
2009.02.01 |
2008.02.01 |
2007.12.01 |
2007.06.01 |
2007.03.01 |
2007.02.01 |
2007.01.01 |
2006.12.01 |
2006.11.01 |
2006.10.01 |
2006.09.01 |
2006.06.01 |
2006.05.01 |
2006.04.01 |
2006.03.01 |
2006.02.01 |
2006.01.01 |
2005.11.01 |
2005.10.01 |
2005.09.01 |
2005.08.01 |
2005.07.01 |
2005.06.01 |
2005.05.01
|
Changes to this site are made on a regular
basis.
All articles and photos unless otherwise credited
are© by Elaine Wilson.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GardensByDesign ®
Creating beautiful, alternative, sustainable landscapes. Low-water usage
plants chosen for hardiness and harmony with an emphasis on airborne and soil toxin removal .
GardensToGo®
Custom, portable container gardens with structures that
"move when you move."
If you have a deck, patio or porch you can have a garden that
provides a beautiful barrier to the toxins that surround us.
Contact: elaine1111@earthlink.net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
