Disaster!

This is an absolute disaster. This was a difficult project to assess from many perspectives. From the design side, this water feature was placed in a very unenjoyable spot. the wall on the left side of the picture blocks it from the deck and the patio. How can you hear the water falling over the sound of two AC units? The client's daughter had her senior pictures taken in front of this 5 minutes after this picture was taken. It is my hope with sites such as this and of others that this will not be allowed to happen again.

The Rambo Pond and Streams

This pond was designed by the master, Rick Anderson, in 2000. It was installed with the help of yours truly and "The Chief" and his crew. This project was challenging during and after construction, but has grown in nicely over time. Too many of the pictures that I have show projects immediately after construction. It is nice to be able to go back to a project and see established. Every time I go back to this site I notice something different. From this angle I can appreciate the light filtering through the trees and the way the stone reflects off the water. The Pachysandra weeps over the edge and kisses the water. The lighter color and softer texture of the Acorus breaks up the sea of green. There are a lot of elements in action in this design, and I may revisit this one from other angles in the future.

ALCA November 2005

Here I am trying to teach the mushy minds off tomorrow. I was asked by the UNL ALCA group to speak about water feature design. I spoke for an hour and answered questions for some time. This picture is of me answering questions. I am flattered that I have had the opportunity to teach these whippersnappers, funny just for me, about water garden design. I look forward to speaking to this group again.

Whispering Crane Institute: Water gardening "shootout" is OVER!

Whispering Crane Institute: Water gardening "shootout" is OVER!

My Fountain

Here is my waterfeature. Everyone assumes that because I build water features that I must have a grand one. Simplicity and function are most important. I have a postage stamp yard and a large dog. I get the sound and look of the water with this stone fountain, and with some cleverly placed lighting, it is reflected on the wall of my garage at night. It is the perfect water feature for my situation.

ANLA 2006

I am posting after Muggets. The first day of speakers has been as expected. I have been urged by my friends to become an influencial force in NNLA. I have been talking about it for 2 years. It is time to get off the pot. To all of my new friends that I am meeting at the conference, thank you for coming here. Please go to my portfolio and give me as much feedback as possible. I wish I had taken some pictures of all of this, maybe tomorrow. I have to come up with a plant for tomorrow, good luck. Cheers!!