Georgetown Peabody Library

Tokachi Millennium Forest, pioneering a new way of gardening with nature, Dan Pearson ; with Midori Shintani

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Tokachi Millennium Forest

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Dan Pearson ; with Midori Shintani

pioneering a new way of gardening with nature

Twenty years ago, Dan Pearson was invited to make a garden at the 240-hectare Tokachi Millennium Forest in Hokkaido, Japan. Part of the intention was to entice city dwellers to reconnect with nature and improve land that had been lost to intensive agriculture. By tuning into the physical and cultural essence of the place and applying a light touch in terms of cultivation, this world-class designer created a remarkable place which is led by Japan's long-held respect for nature and its head in contemporary ecological planting design. The bold, uplifting sweep of the Meadow Garden mixes garden plants with natives while the undulating landforms of the Earth Garden bring sculptural connection with the mountains beyond. Under the skilful custodianship of Midori Shintani, the garden has evolved beautifully to reflect principles that lie at the heart of Japanese culture: observation of seasonal changes, practical tasks carried out with care and an awareness of the interconnectedness of all living things.This beautiful, instructive book allows us all to experience something of the Tokachi effect, gain expert insights into how to plant gardens that feel right for their location, and reconnect with the land and wildlife that surround us.-Publisher's description

The idea -- The landscape : nature workship in Japan -- The design -- The forest : hands for the forest -- The earth garden -- The productive gardens : from earth to table -- The meadow garden -- The meadow plants : finding your own wild -- Working the gardens : the gardenership -- Endnote : hillside and back to nature -- The plant mixes