06 March 2010
Photos of ideas 3: Happy topiary
I apologize for the truly wretched quality of this picture, but I can't resist sharing it:
Do you see the little topiary bear, his arms raised as if he's jumping for joy, tucked back in the middle of all the other shrubs? This is a picture of the growing field of a nursery in Japan that sells shrubs, most of which have been sculpted into some shape or the other. I love this particular image because it reminds me to be a little fun and silly in the garden. Too often I get so obsessed with creating the "perfect" design I forget to be a little goofy. I need to tuck more joyous bears in my garden this year.
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Dear Joseph, Having very recently posted on the use of topiary in gardens, 'Shear Delight', I was most intrigued with the photograph of a happy, smiling [no doubt], dancing bear in the middle of all those conifers.
Although personally I prefer classical shapes, the idea of some fun element to a garden is, I think, important.
A topiary Godzilla would be good in that position, too.
Also, shouldn't this be "Photos of ideas 3"?
Ha! You are right Wm. I will change it to 3. I shouldn't try numbering my posts... I just get confused.
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