first day back!

First day of college, and we have been given free range on our dissertation and I have had a few thoughts about what I am going to write about.

 I think a combination of being a new member of the “blogesphere” and doing a lot of social networking at work it would make sense for me to do something around how blogs, social networking , forums and how the internet has changed the role of the designer?

Perhaps I could concentrate how it has changed how designers interact with the clients or even how a perspective client views a designer. As you can see I’m not sure which angle to go with – any feedback or thoughts would be much appreciated!

We were also told that the members of my group will have the opportunity to enter a design into the visionary category or next year’s Tatton show! A really exciting thought, I have some initial ideas, and will start sketching concept designs soon. I took part in this year’s Tatton Show, and whilst I’m on the subject I will take the opportunity to upload some of the photos taken…

                                                                                                       



      
                                                           

Some of my artwork

Finding Blogging, and reading other blogs quite addictive already… nobody warned me! My generation have grown up with the internet, but finding using the blog world like learning to walk – there seems to be a different etiquette to say Facebook. I would love any advice from other regular bloggers, I need all the help I can get!

I am using this time before I start college to upload some of my illustrations any feedback would be appreciated – good or bad!

 Received my college timetable and found out what I will be studying later this month:

• Professional project
• Contracts and business marketing
• Contemporary design project
• Planting design
• Specify and establish soft landscapes
• Computer aided design

 Really happy with how the subjects look, especially the professional project, and feel truly relieved that Horticultural science hasn’t made a return!

Harvest in my favorite allotments

Its Autumn, and many crops have already been harvested.


The more hardy plants are coming into their own as we wave goodbye to summer. I think this is a really interesting transitional period in the allotment, and perhaps a time that we don't photograph as much.


I have photographed two of my favorite working allotments today; Granddad Harold's and Uncle Rob's, two very different allotments.

Granddad Harold has tended his allotment for near on 40 years, and my family have grown up eating its produce. It is a true working allotment in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, surrounded by workshops and sheds. This is in complete contrast to Uncle Robs - an allotment created earlier this year in a traditional back garden. 

Enjoy the photographs, let me know what you think, and tell me about your allotment at this time of year!

Granddad looking over his allotment

Introducing the i doodle garden blog

Hello, and thank you for reading my first post!

I’m Jenny, a 21 year old about to embark on my second year of a Landscape and Garden Design foundation degree.

Why write a blog?

Over the summer it has dawned on me that as a student I am rarely in contact with fellow designers, the gardening community or even potential clients. I think a blog is a great way to air my thoughts and ideas on Garden Design to a wider audience and in return I hope receive your advice, ideas and views. 


Gardening Globally

I would love to learn about gardens, garden design, plants and techniques from around the world, and what better way to contact the world then through the net? I'm learning in the UK, so if you do something differently where you are let me know!

What else?

I love drawing flowers and plants, and will be showcasing my illustrations on the blog (see my carnations background, and poppy profile picture!)

What next?

I will begin posting in earnest next week when I start college, so please keep your eye out and happy harvest. In the meantime feel free to add any suggestions as to what you would like to read.