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THE<br />

SPRlNc2004<br />

<strong>ESIGNER</strong><br />

JOURNAL FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE D<strong>ESIGNER</strong>S<br />

Summer Conference "Not to Be Missed"<br />

Samuel Salsbury, APLD, can't contain his enthusiasm<br />

for the upcoming summer conference in England.<br />

''What more can I say, except that this is a conference<br />

not to be missed," says Samuel. "There are so many highlights."<br />

Scheduled for July 10 through 21, the conference promises<br />

to provide "very fresh, creative views <strong>of</strong> the garden,"<br />

says Samuel. The opportunity to hear some top<br />

European speakers, and then visit their gardens -- sometimes<br />

with them -- is one that everyone should take advantage<br />

<strong>of</strong>.<br />

P"ch day will focus on a theme, including "Lateral<br />

ught", ''Water - wild and tamed", and "Contrived<br />

Nature."<br />

The conference also includes a trip to the Hampton Court<br />

Palace Flower Show, the largest in the world, as well as<br />

tours <strong>of</strong> the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, and many<br />

other gardens that provide a variety <strong>of</strong> perspectives in design<br />

and styles. Several <strong>of</strong> these tours will be led by the<br />

designers themselves.<br />

Gilles Clement, a powerful force in European design, will<br />

speak publicly for the first time during the conference, on<br />

"garden in motion," discussing the inclusion <strong>of</strong> ecological<br />

management in the overall design <strong>of</strong> a garden.<br />

Other speakers include: Louisa Jones, Jill Billington, Dr.<br />

Nigel Dunnett, Tony Heywood, Anthony Paul, Dan<br />

Pearson, William Pye, Brita von Schoenaich,Julie Toll, Cleve<br />

West, and Isabelle van Groeningen.<br />

Pre Conference: July 11<br />

Main Register Post Conference: early to assure July July 12your -16 17-21 place!<br />

Registration deadline: June 20<br />

In This Issue ...<br />

President's Message 2<br />

Legislation News 3<br />

New Leadership 4<br />

What Inspires You? 5<br />

Let's Explore Space 6<br />

Members in Print 8<br />

Going Native (part 2) 9<br />

'ook Review 12<br />

-"2004 Work Plan 14<br />

Information & Events 16<br />

And don't forget the post-conference activities, as we head<br />

to France to spend five days exploring the gardens <strong>of</strong> Rouen<br />

and Monet's famous garden at Giverny, among others.<br />

Registration forms are in the mail, and APLD members<br />

are urged to return them as soon as possible. Past conferences<br />

have been filled early. If you haven't received your<br />

brochure, or need an extra copy, contact the APLD <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

at 717-238-9780 or visit the web site at www.apld.org.


2 SPRING 2004 • THE D<strong>ESIGNER</strong><br />

2004 BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />

PRESIDENT<br />

Patricia S. Ouderkirk, APLD<br />

Patricia S. Ouderkirk <strong>Landscape</strong><br />

Design<br />

631/537-2935<br />

okirk@optonline.net<br />

PRESIDENT ELECT<br />

Bobbie Schwartz, APLD<br />

Bobbie's Green Thumb<br />

216/752-9449<br />

bobbie@bgthumb.com<br />

TREASURER<br />

Rosalind Reed, APLD<br />

Rosalind Reed Associates<br />

708/524-3323<br />

rr@rosalindreed.com<br />

SECRETARY<br />

Judy DePue, APLD<br />

New Vistas Landscaping<br />

574/534-3298<br />

jdepue@ix.netcom.com<br />

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT<br />

Board Governance<br />

Linda Engstrom, APLD<br />

Garden Aesthetics<br />

503/628-2552<br />

lengstro@teleport.com<br />

DIRECTORS<br />

Awards Chair<br />

W. James Coile, ASLA, APLD<br />

Coile and Associates, Inc.<br />

615/673-6200<br />

jim@coileandassociates.com<br />

Certification Chair<br />

Judy Nauseet APLD<br />

Judy Nauseef <strong>Landscape</strong> Design<br />

319/337-7032<br />

judyn@inav.net<br />

Chapter and Regional Coordinators<br />

Chair<br />

Patrick Bones, APLD<br />

Brighton Design<br />

918/298-3923<br />

brighton landplan@hotmail.com<br />

Communications Chair<br />

Daniel Lowery, APLD<br />

Queen Anne Gardens<br />

206/285-6770<br />

daniel@queenannegardens.com<br />

Message From The President<br />

I am pleased and honored to be serving as President <strong>of</strong> APLD<br />

this year. I would like to commend Linda Engstrom on her<br />

excellent stewardship through 2003, a very productive and progressive<br />

year for our association. Linda moves to Chair <strong>of</strong><br />

Board Governance where she will serve as the president <strong>of</strong> the<br />

nominating committee and oversee the policies and practices<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors.<br />

I have had many members express to me that the one-year term <strong>of</strong> President is too<br />

short to be effective. However, the "year" as President really encompasses three<br />

years, Vice-President, President, and Board Governance Chair (the immediate pastpresident).<br />

Those <strong>of</strong> us entrusted with these leadership positions recognize this as<br />

a three-year commitment (usually following several years <strong>of</strong> service on the Board).<br />

We recognize the importance <strong>of</strong> working as a team to foster communication and<br />

provide the continuity vital for the success <strong>of</strong> APLD.<br />

Each year the Board follows the outline provided in our Work Plan (see page 14).<br />

The Board Members and our Management <strong>Association</strong> develop this Work Plan<br />

yearly. By adherance to our Work Plan we are not continually reinventing the wheel<br />

with each new president and each new year-allowing for continued forward momentum<br />

in the association. For each <strong>of</strong> you to feel part <strong>of</strong> an effective "organized"<br />

organization, we need to make our efforts and accomplishments more understandable<br />

and available to you. One <strong>of</strong> my priorities will be to get this information out to<br />

you this year. Here I want to briefly summarize the progress already made on the<br />

goals set forth in the 2004 Work Plan <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors.<br />

We are seeing a new burst <strong>of</strong> excitement in our Communications Committee<br />

Nicolien van Schouwen's efforts and we welcome Daniel Lowery as chair with s<br />

unique vision and creativity. Patrick Bones has organized and shepherded the formation<br />

<strong>of</strong> two new chapters. Certification, thanks to Bobbie Schwartz and now<br />

Judy Nauseef, is becoming more accessible and understandable to our members<br />

while the number <strong>of</strong> certified members is continually increasing. The Awards program<br />

has expanded and is thriving under Jim Coile's guidance. Our national conferences<br />

have never been better thanks to Samuel Salsbury, and Kathy Hubner is completely<br />

reorganizing the way we approach our regional conferences. Membership<br />

under Kathy Stokes-Shafer has exceeded the 1000 mark and the emphasis is not only<br />

on continued growth but retention. Duane Morris is working on making our Educational<br />

Committee more effective. Our Newsletter is becoming meatier and will become<br />

even more attractive in layout with the efforts <strong>of</strong> Roz Reed, Linda Engstrom<br />

and Daniel Lowery. Susan Weber and her committee have produced important environmental<br />

brochures and Sue Blattner has made sense <strong>of</strong> the regulatory affairs jumble.<br />

We could not do any <strong>of</strong> these things without our secretary, Judy DePue and our<br />

Treasurers, Sharon Turner (2003) and Roz Reed (2004), keeping us organized and<br />

accountable. Let me toot their horn. In the six years I have served on this board I<br />

have been constantly impressed by the dedication and hard work <strong>of</strong> this group <strong>of</strong><br />

volunteers, their committees, and our management team, h€aded by Denise Calabrese.<br />

I extend an open invitation to you to contact any <strong>of</strong> our board members, our management<br />

team, or me and let us know what APLD can do to serve you better. Most<br />

importantly, I invite you to join us this year. Become a member <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> our<br />

committees or volunteer to serve on the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors. I promise you ""It<br />

reap the rewards and your APLD membership will become much more valuabl<br />

I look forward to working with all·<strong>of</strong> you this year. Think Spring.<br />

Pat Ouderkirk, APw, President


THED<strong>ESIGNER</strong>. SPRING 2004 3<br />

Stay Aware <strong>of</strong> Legislation Impacting<br />

r'\esigners in Your State<br />

By Susan E. Blattner, APLD<br />

Currently, designers are fighting uphill battles against restrictive regulations which<br />

are being pushed ahead in many states. This is not new, but many previously sunsetted<br />

laws are now up for review; It is imperative we are aware <strong>of</strong> these issues and keep<br />

current about the state where we practice.<br />

Have you checked the APLD website, specifically the Regulatory Affairs section?<br />

You can find links to the statutes affecting <strong>Landscape</strong> <strong>Designers</strong> for each state and<br />

The District <strong>of</strong> Columbia in the U.S. There are also templates for grass roots<br />

efforts to directly change or stop legislation that affects your right to practice <strong>Landscape</strong><br />

Design.<br />

Individually you can make a difference, but more importantly, stay connected to<br />

other designers and green industry associations in your state. Be sure to use APLD<br />

resources we have provided on the website, which is continually updated. The<br />

Forums allow you access to conversations with colleagues about difficult legislative<br />

issues that you may be facing for the first time. In addition, our main <strong>of</strong>fice and the<br />

staff will help you navigate these resources and help connect you with designers in<br />

your area.<br />

Our APLD membership is over 1,000 strong now; Recruit new members in your<br />

area and be able to stand together for the fight for the right to practice <strong>Landscape</strong><br />

~sign in your state.<br />

New Board Member Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />

Daniel M. Lowe~ APLD<br />

Daniel M. Lowery, APLD has enthusiastically taken on a term<br />

to the board <strong>of</strong> directors at the national level <strong>of</strong> APID. He<br />

is currently the President <strong>of</strong> the APLD Washington Chapter<br />

and has been on that board since its inception. Daniel was on<br />

the Seattle team hosting the APLD Summer Conference in<br />

2002. He will serve as Communications Chair to develop<br />

and improve the three current links to the membership: The Designer, the monthly<br />

on-line newsletter and the website. He is supported by Vice Chair Nicolien van<br />

Schouwen, European Garden Design, Takoma Park, Maryland. His design/build<br />

business, Queen Anne Gardens, is named after the neighborhood in Seattle, Washington<br />

where he resides and practices. His philosophy allows him to consider himself<br />

an artist, a health practitioner, and a garden designer.<br />

CORRECTION<br />

2004 BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />

DIRECTORS<br />

Communications Vice Chair<br />

Nicolien van Schouwen<br />

European Garden Design<br />

301/270-8574<br />

egdgardens@hotmail.com<br />

Education<br />

Chair<br />

Duane Morris, APLD<br />

Garden Graphics<br />

805/541-3011<br />

d morris@gardengraphics.com<br />

Environmental Chair<br />

Susan VVebe~ APLD<br />

Urban VVild Ltd<br />

614/263-4423<br />

slweber@ee.net<br />

Membership Chair<br />

Katherine Stokes-Shafer, APLD<br />

Garden Graphics<br />

440/846-3824<br />

kflow99@aol.com<br />

National Program Chair<br />

Samuel L. Salsbury, APLD<br />

Salsbury-Schweyer, Ine.<br />

330-375-9600<br />

sa m uel@salsbury-schweyer.com<br />

Regional Meetings Chair<br />

Kathy Snyder Hubner, APLD<br />

Gill <strong>Landscape</strong> Nursery<br />

361/992-9674<br />

glnkathy@aol.com<br />

Regulatory Affairs Chair<br />

Susan E. Blattner, APLD<br />

Perennial Partners<br />

847/686-6043<br />

sue@sueblattner.com<br />

Staff<br />

Denise R. Calabrese<br />

Executive Director<br />

1924 North Second Street<br />

Harrisburg, PA 17102<br />

Tel: 717/238-9780<br />

Fax: 717/238-9985<br />

info@apld:'Org<br />

www.apld.org<br />

The article "Updated Tree Planting Technique" in the Winter 2003 issue <strong>of</strong><br />

The Designer, was written by Judy Nauseef, APID, Owner, Judy Nauseef Land­<br />

\scape Design, Iowa City, IA. The photos were taken by Ann Marie<br />

VanDerZanden, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Agriculture at Iowa State University.<br />

Our apologies to both pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.


4 SPRING 2004 • THE D<strong>ESIGNER</strong><br />

APLD 2004<br />

Leadership<br />

Allied Members<br />

Patricia Ouderkirk, Patricia S. Ouderkirk <strong>Landscape</strong> Design,<br />

Bridgehampton, NY, became president <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Association</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>Landscape</strong> <strong>Designers</strong> (APLD) on<br />

January 1, 2004. Ouderkirk served as president-elect and<br />

association development chair in 2003.<br />

Other <strong>of</strong>ficers include: President-elect - Bobbie Schwartz,<br />

owner, Bobbie's Green Thumb, Shaker Heights, OH; Secretary-<br />

Judy DePue, owner/designer, New Vistas Landscaping,<br />

Goshen, IN; Treasurer - Rosalind Reed, president,<br />

Rosalind Reed Associates, Oak Park, IL; and Past<br />

President, Linda Engstrom, owner, Garden Aesthetics,<br />

Hillsboro, OR.<br />

Also named to leadership positions<br />

were:<br />

Awards Chair - W James Coile, founder, Coile and Associates,<br />

Ine., Pegram, TN<br />

Certification Chair - Judy Nauseef, landscape designer,<br />

Judy Nauseef <strong>Landscape</strong> Design, Iowa City, IA<br />

Chapter and Regional Coordinator Chair - Patrick<br />

Bones, designer, Brighton Design, Tulsa, OK<br />

APLD is fortunate to have a number <strong>of</strong> Allied Members<br />

who add value and diversity to our membership. The following<br />

is a list <strong>of</strong> businesses that support APLD. Please<br />

be sure to patronize them whenever possible. Go to<br />

www.apld.org to link to their websites.<br />

FX Luminaire<br />

SavATree<br />

Kichler <strong>Landscape</strong> Lighting<br />

Escort Lighting<br />

Blooms <strong>of</strong> Bressingham<br />

The Care <strong>of</strong> Trees<br />

Tarras Design<br />

Brent & Becky's Bulbs<br />

High Ranch Nursery, Ine.<br />

McCloskey Communications, Inc.<br />

Pine Hall Brick Co., Inc.<br />

Garden Graphics, Inc.<br />

Cascadian Nurseries<br />

San Francisco Flower & Garden Show<br />

Todd Valley Farms, Inc.<br />

Communications Chair - Daniel Lowery, owner/ designer,<br />

Queen Anne Gardens, Seattle, WA<br />

Communications Vice Chair - Nicolien van<br />

Schouwen, co-owner, European Garden Design, Takoma<br />

Park, MD<br />

Education Chair - Duane Morris, training and sales,<br />

Garden Graphics, San Luis Obispo, CA<br />

Environmental Chair - Susan Weber, owner, Urban<br />

Wild Ltd, Columbus, OH<br />

Membership Chair - Katherine Stokes-Shafer, landscape<br />

designer and teacher, Garden Graphics, Strongsville,<br />

OH<br />

National Program Chair - Samuel Salsbury, president,<br />

Salsbury-Schweyer, Inc., Akron, OH<br />

Regional Meetings Chair - Kathy Snyder Hubner, Gill<br />

<strong>Landscape</strong> Nursery, Corpus Christi, TX<br />

CONGRATULATIONS!<br />

...to our newly certified members:<br />

Donna Giguere, APLD<br />

Donna Giguere <strong>Landscape</strong> Design, Pordand, OR<br />

Marcia Bloom, APLD<br />

In Bloom Garden Design, Menlo Park, CA<br />

Ellin Hanlon, APLD<br />

Bright Ideas Garden Design, Groton, MA<br />

Jennifer Hoxsie, APLD<br />

Rosborough Partners, Inc., Round Lake Beach, IL<br />

Regulatory Mfairs Chair - Susan Blattner, Perennial<br />

Partners, Glenview, IL<br />

All leadership positions are for a one-year term, beginning<br />

on January 1. Congratulations to all the new and<br />

continuing leaders <strong>of</strong> APLD!<br />

'{


THE D<strong>ESIGNER</strong> • SPRING 2004 5<br />

What<br />

inspires you?<br />

v Daniel Lowery, APLD<br />

n a recent trip to the Henry Art Gallery on the grounds<br />

<strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> Washington, I found the following<br />

inscriptions carved into intricate stonework lintels. They<br />

formed a crown <strong>of</strong> words over the doors, portals if you<br />

will, to gallery spaces in a 1920's vintage wing <strong>of</strong> the museum:<br />

art is the dream <strong>of</strong> the life <strong>of</strong> knowledge<br />

in days <strong>of</strong> yore nothing was sacred but the beautiful<br />

o in no circumstance can man be comfortable<br />

without art<br />

o beauty is pleasure regarded as the quality <strong>of</strong> a thing<br />

o unity and simplicity are the true sources <strong>of</strong> beauty<br />

o the perfection <strong>of</strong> art is to conceal artistry<br />

These statements are now placed singly inside different<br />

cabinet doors in my <strong>of</strong>fice and home to surprise and remind<br />

me to accept inspiration from every source that presents<br />

itself.<br />

The gallery visit was to see James Turrell's exhibition<br />

"Knowing Light". As I talked to people about this exciting<br />

show, I found that many <strong>of</strong> them have been inspired<br />

h4 this visionary for decades. The different spatial exhib-<br />

Turrell created allowed the viewer to be immersed in<br />

ght or darkness and question boundaries and time. This<br />

experience reminded me to be aware <strong>of</strong> the alignment <strong>of</strong><br />

experiences in garden design and to make the most <strong>of</strong><br />

sun, shadow and light in all <strong>of</strong> the seasons. My study <strong>of</strong><br />

James Turrell's works remind me that decisions and actions<br />

upon the earth's surface, may they last a year or a<br />

lifetime, have the ability to inspire. The most inspiring<br />

moment may be when one passes through a portal and<br />

enters a designed garden space. Turrell's works have been<br />

built largely to celebrate the lunar eclipse but any day<br />

experiencing his work is a magical experience. That magical<br />

experience can inspire great thinking about our purpose<br />

on earth as landscape designers. His current monumental<br />

landform is Roden Crater in Arizona. It has been<br />

under construction for over twenty years. It will be a<br />

mecca for future generations <strong>of</strong> designers, artists, scientists,<br />

architects and others as Stonehenge has been for<br />

millenia<br />

A recent article in House & Garden, December 2003, spoke<br />

<strong>of</strong> Charles Jencks' otherworldly landscape - the Garden<br />

<strong>of</strong> Cosmic Speculation. Is there a chance that the Great<br />

Serpent Mound in Ohio, a man-made earthwork created<br />

v Native American peoples more than 2,000 years ago,<br />

pired this American born designer's Snake Mound in<br />

cotland? The 1,250-foot long, snake-shaped earthwork<br />

in Portsmouth, Ohio is believed to be guarding sources<br />

<strong>of</strong> life, such as water, emerging from the earth as well as<br />

marking a portal to the underworld. Jencks says his snake<br />

mound's design is based on the theory <strong>of</strong> "strange<br />

attractors" which describes the hidden patterns within cosmic<br />

chaos. Jencks designed his garden to be beautiful and<br />

to reflect the cosmological speculations <strong>of</strong> the late twentieth<br />

century in which classical order had been replaced by<br />

chaos theory. Really, they started out as mounds <strong>of</strong> soil<br />

set aside when the ponds were dug. And given that, Jencks'<br />

scientific knowledge and years <strong>of</strong> postmodern architectural<br />

practice influenced and inspired his landforms.<br />

WOW! Most <strong>of</strong> us generally work at a level <strong>of</strong> design<br />

aligned with the five-year needs <strong>of</strong> a family, their respect/<br />

disrespect <strong>of</strong> the environment and their budget. Thank<br />

goodness we can be much less concerned with fractals,<br />

quantum foam, and black holes, concerns that Charles<br />

Jencks chose to influence his garden. The next time that<br />

you have a design challenge, be open to a museum visit, a<br />

great massage or spa experience, a good book, magazine<br />

or a drive into nature. Remember sparks <strong>of</strong> excitement<br />

and inspiration <strong>of</strong> experiences in your past, boil it down<br />

to its minimal core and it will teach you about great composition.<br />

Allow all <strong>of</strong> your life experiences to influence<br />

your design work and remember that creating a portal to<br />

your garden can make it cosmic.<br />

For inspiration GOOGLE "James Turrell" or "Charles<br />

Jencks" and read:<br />

JAMES TURRELL: the other horizon Ed. Peter N oever<br />

ISBN 3-7757-9062-4<br />

The Garden qf Cosmic Speculation, by Charles Jencks (Francis<br />

Lincoln, Ltd.)<br />

ISBN 0-7112-2216-9<br />

Kari Elwell Katzander<br />

Wins Award<br />

Garden Design magazine has just awarded the prestigious<br />

Golden Trowel to landscape designer and APLD member<br />

Kari Elwell Katzander owner <strong>of</strong> Mingo Design LLC, a<br />

Manhattan based landscape design and consulting firm.<br />

This is the first Golden Trowel awatded to a pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

landscape designer in New York City since the competition<br />

began in 1994. Harlem resident Vernice Gamble enlisted<br />

Mingo Design to transform the neglected backyard<br />

<strong>of</strong> her turn <strong>of</strong> the century brownstone into a bold yet<br />

tranquil outdoor space. The garden is currently featured<br />

in the February/March 2004 issue <strong>of</strong> Garden Design.<br />

Congratulations,<br />

Kari Elwell Katzander!


6 SPRING 2004 • THE D<strong>ESIGNER</strong><br />

Let's Explore Space!<br />

By Linda Engstrom,<br />

APLD<br />

No, I'm not proposing a trip to Mars, but as designers we<br />

need to understand what the abstract concept <strong>of</strong> space<br />

means on a human scale, and how it relates to designing<br />

successful gardens. Garden-making concerns the relationship<br />

<strong>of</strong> the human being to his natural environment and<br />

an awareness <strong>of</strong> the interplay between objects in space.<br />

Garrett Eckbo, the noted California designer, once said<br />

"It<br />

can be stated ... on the basis <strong>of</strong> our experience <strong>of</strong> great architedure<br />

and great natural scenery, that the experience <strong>of</strong> being within threedimensional<br />

spatial volumes is one <strong>of</strong> the great experiences <strong>of</strong> life".<br />

Think about that ... perhaps you remember the feeling you<br />

had when you stood on the rim <strong>of</strong> the Grand Canyon or<br />

looked up at the ceiling <strong>of</strong> a grand cathedral? What about<br />

your feelings when hiking through a narrow stone canyon,<br />

along the edge <strong>of</strong> a rushing stream, or walking down<br />

Broadway in N.yc. or the narrow streets <strong>of</strong> Paris? How<br />

does the experience compare to a walk in the woods, or<br />

standing in the middle <strong>of</strong> a vast desert?<br />

How we deal with spatial concepts determines the style<br />

<strong>of</strong> a garden, as well as the strong psychological effect they<br />

will have on our feelings and behavior. We are attracted to<br />

those spaces that we feel are suited to our use. In garden<br />

history, the French preferred to have monumental spatial<br />

corridors radiating out from their grand chateaus. Formal<br />

geometric space with strong vertical accents and still water<br />

reflecting the sky and leading the eye upward, was <strong>of</strong>ten<br />

the skeleton holding the garden together. Man (in the<br />

guise <strong>of</strong> the King) was in control, with natural spaces<br />

made monumental in scale so that those experiencing the<br />

space would be in awe. Renaissance architects knew this<br />

when they built the great cathedrals <strong>of</strong> Europe. Italians<br />

were masters <strong>of</strong> sculpting exciting, more intimate garden<br />

spaces with plant forms that flowed directly out <strong>of</strong> the<br />

boxy villas. These spaces were <strong>of</strong>ten connected at various<br />

levels with broad stairs, accented with pergolas and statuary,<br />

and stitched together with the common thread <strong>of</strong><br />

moving water. The English garden space is also broken<br />

up into more intimate garden rooms, romantic and human<br />

in scale, while the Japanese <strong>of</strong>ten manipulate space<br />

and scale to create an idealized miniaturization <strong>of</strong> the<br />

natural world.<br />

There is an interesting exercise that will help you understand<br />

spaces and design more meaningful gardens. It involves<br />

thinking back to what you consider to be your favorite<br />

space, as a child, and now, as an adult. By discovering<br />

what spaces we (or our clients) are attracted to and<br />

why, we can design gardens that will be both comfortable<br />

to be in as well as suited to our (or our client's) use.<br />

The first step is to describe the characteristics <strong>of</strong> the<br />

space ... was it enclosed or open? ...light or dark? ....did it<br />

.;> ;> I ;> .<br />

cont:a1nwater .... movement .... peop e.... arumal S!'... "\ Wh<br />

atwas<br />

the temperature? ...the sounds? ...the smells? ..elevation and<br />

contours? ..was there a sense <strong>of</strong> time ... old or new?,..Was<br />

the surface hard or s<strong>of</strong>t? The second step is to create a<br />

sketch <strong>of</strong> your favorite space, putting yourself into the<br />

picture. Some obvious favorite spaces that come to mind<br />

are: sitting in the crotch <strong>of</strong> an old apple tree, inside the<br />

'tent' made from a blanket and chairs, on a hill overlooking<br />

the ocean, or under a huge tree looking up into the<br />

branches.<br />

When you walk through your next garden, think about how<br />

you are experiencing the spaces. Does the experience change<br />

how you move through the space? Does it make you feel<br />

comfortable? Why do you prefer one garden over another?<br />

We <strong>of</strong>ten think <strong>of</strong> the plants, but it could also be the spatial<br />

organization <strong>of</strong> the garden that attracts us. While a<br />

work <strong>of</strong> art, a book, or a musical piece may <strong>of</strong>ten ins<br />

us to design a creative garden, it can also be as simple s<br />

the specific organization <strong>of</strong> outdoor space that inspires.<br />

We just need to know how to see it!<br />

John Brookes has stated how important it is to 'read the<br />

local landscape'. While traveling around the world designing<br />

gardens, he makes careful observations and takes pictures<br />

<strong>of</strong> the natural landscape in an effort to map out the<br />

context or regional character <strong>of</strong> each area. Every area in the<br />

world has distinct regional differences, and distinct ways<br />

<strong>of</strong> dealing with outdoor space. Documenting these landscape<br />

clues can help us determine how this space is organized.<br />

Feelings about space are also altered by light and<br />

how the volumes and forms are arranged. Gardens, we must<br />

remember, are not represented by the two dimensional landscape<br />

plan, but by the actual experience <strong>of</strong> walking through<br />

3-dimensional space.<br />

For books that will help you understand<br />

this process, read:<br />

Reading the <strong>Landscape</strong> <strong>of</strong> America, by May Theilgaard<br />

Watts<br />

Reading the <strong>Landscape</strong> <strong>of</strong> Europe, by May Theilgaard W. '<br />

Visual Notes, by Norman Crowe and Paul Laseau<br />

Natural <strong>Landscape</strong>s, by John Brookes


THED<strong>ESIGNER</strong>. SPRING 2004 7


8 SPRING 2004 • THE D<strong>ESIGNER</strong><br />

Members Share Their Expertise in Print<br />

APLD Members were busy in 2003, writing for magazines, books, on-line publications and others. Followingis a lis<br />

printed works by members this past year.<br />

Karla Arnold:Romantic Homes and Gardens; A garden shed in Seattle Wi hington; July 2003<br />

Jane Berger: American StyleMagazine;A Garden View; Summer 200<br />

American Style Magazine;A private sculpturegarden near. altimore; Summer 2003<br />

Associated Press (distributed to US newspapers); G rdening) Aggressive Plants; Feb 24 2003<br />

Associated Press (distributed to US newspapers); New Look for Heathers; Feb 24 2003<br />

Home & Design Magazine;Mountain View; Sept Oct 2003<br />

Darcy Daniels: Sunset Magazine; Carefree and colorful (abo t cottage gardens); Features photos <strong>of</strong> front gardens;<br />

April 2003<br />

Linda Engstrom, APLD: Fine Gardening; A Slope Transfo e4' Sept.-Oct. issue<br />

Interviewed for Smart Money; Fertile Ground; Marc 003<br />

John Fluitt: Southern Living Magazine; E'!Jqy Fall~ First Fire; Nove'<br />

Kathy Kane: Sunset Magazine; Color Your Garden; May 2003<br />

Suzanne Knutson: New Canaan/Darien Magazine The Mq/estic Rose: Queen 0 the Plant Kingdom; May 2003<br />

Westport Magazine; Small space landscaping;July/Aug. 2003<br />

The Wilton Bulletin; The Garden Grapevine: Monry) Manure) Maintenance; July<br />

Joanne Kostecky, APLD: Entrepreneur Magazine; Hot Stuff; December 2003<br />

Bankrate.com (Online magazine); The Guide to Home Improvement; April 8, 2003<br />

Joel Lerner, APLD: Alpha Books; April 1, 2003; The Complete Idiot's Guide to Landscaping Illustrated<br />

Vanessa Nagel: The Columbian, Inspirations for your Home & Garden; Understanding Design Basics: Proportion &<br />

Scale;June 12, 2003<br />

The Columbian, Inspirations for your Home & GardenA MagicalThing for the Garden ("How to" f~ '.<br />

Pebble Mosaics);July 31, 2003<br />

The Columbian, Inspirations for your Home & Garden Understanding Design Basics: Texture &<br />

Variety;Aug. 14,2003<br />

The Columbian, Inspirations for your Home & Garden Understanding Design Basics: Line & Form;<br />

April 10, 2003<br />

Joe Parr: <strong>Landscape</strong> Design/Build www.landscapedesign-build.com;OneSource <strong>Landscape</strong> and Golf Services recent<br />

Zagora Cafe' project (at Busch Gardens TampaBay);June 2003<br />

Kristin Pategas, APLD: Ornamental Outlook; Pategai On Plants; Monthly column<br />

Lisa Pfeiffer: Better Homes & Gardens; Outdoor Living; Small Wonder; May 2003<br />

Photiou: Shaping the future: an article about the fIrst <strong>Landscape</strong> architect business on landscapingcy.com;Summer 2003<br />

Rosalind Reed, APLD: Fine Gardening; Balancing privary with neighborliness; March 2003<br />

Bobbie Schwartz, APLD: American Nurseryman; Designingfor Children; August 1<br />

Fine Gardening; Plants to Know and Grow: Eremurus robustus; June 2003<br />

Fine Gardening; Shou:y Specimen Trees; Nov/Dec 2003<br />

Midwest LivingColor in the Shade; May/June 2003<br />

WaterShapes;Maya Magic (about Maya architecture and use <strong>of</strong> stone); April 2003<br />

The Design Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together, 2nd edition, 2003<br />

Julie Siegel: Fine Gardening; Before & After: The Rebirth <strong>of</strong> a Front Yard; Jan/Feb 2003<br />

Fine Gardening; Planting!?y number (how to fIgure out the number <strong>of</strong> plants); Sept/Oct 2003<br />

Bruce Zaretsky:American Nurseryman; The Sound Garden (our exploits at the Rochester Flower and Garden Show)<br />

April 15, 2003<br />

Journal <strong>of</strong> Light Construction; Segmental Block Retaining walls; Sept. 2003<br />

Pondkeeper; Just Sqy No; March/April 2003<br />

Watershapes; Bryond Vision (About design and installation <strong>of</strong> a garden for blind and wheelchair-bound<br />

May 2003<br />

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THED<strong>ESIGNER</strong>. SPRING 2004 9<br />

Going Native (Part 2)<br />

Marge Hayes<br />

Continuing in our series <strong>of</strong> information on designers' favorite<br />

natives in their landscapes, we begin with Clemence<br />

Corriveau, Ecological <strong>Landscape</strong> Designer in Hartford, CT.<br />

Clemence enjoys using a variety <strong>of</strong> ferns for their wide<br />

range <strong>of</strong> color, height, and texture. As for natives to avoid,<br />

he really hasn't experienced a native he doesn't like. He<br />

strives to research plants and their needs and performs a<br />

thorough site analysis, including soils, prior to design. By<br />

doing this, he's rarely, if ever, disappointed with the outcome.<br />

His "bibles," referenced in the accompanying table,<br />

are wonderful for suggesting native alternatives to exotics.<br />

Check them out.<br />

Judy Nauseef designs with natives in eastern Iowa. She<br />

cites three perennials as favorites - Baptisia australis (Blue<br />

False Indigo) for its dark blue spring color and seed pods<br />

that persist into winter; Aster novae-angliae (New England<br />

Aster) for its dependable splash <strong>of</strong> color in the late summer<br />

and fall; and Veronicastrum virginicum (Culver's Root),<br />

featuring lovely white flowers which Judy likes to use as a<br />

highlight in front <strong>of</strong> evergreens or grasses. New England<br />

Aster does get leggy as the season progresses so Judy uses<br />

nt material around the base to hide dying leaves. Farite<br />

trees include Amelanchier spp. (serviceberries), Cereis<br />

canadensis (Redbud), and Quercus rubra (Red Oak). Redbud<br />

can be difficult to establish in clay soils. Having a sensitive<br />

root system, it likes to stay put once planted and dislikes<br />

cultivation and compaction around its root zone. Judy<br />

cautions against using one native, Viburnum trilobum<br />

(American Cranberrybush Viburnum), due to its size in<br />

residential landscapes. It can become quite large and even<br />

its compact form can be imposing. In large landscapes, its<br />

white spring flowers, brilliant fall color, and bright red fruit<br />

are attractive features.<br />

R. (Bob) Vix Kennedy is a certified arborist, consultant,<br />

and nurseryman in Michigan. Native trees are a specialty.<br />

His favorite is Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam<br />

or Musclewood) for its adaptability to light conditions,<br />

pH, slope, moisture and most soils. It's very easy to grO\v,<br />

has nice structure, and beautiful fall color. This tree needs<br />

well-drained soil, disliking clay and compacted soils. One<br />

drawback, Bob adds, is that it is not readily available in<br />

3"+ calipers in his area so he must travel to Ohio to get<br />

this and other large native shrubs. Tsuga canadensis (Eastern<br />

Hemlock) is a tree Bob loves for its structure and overall<br />

character, but he must be careful when he acquires plant<br />

terial because woolly adelgid has been a problem in his<br />

a and several other states in the northeastern U.S. He<br />

asks for and gets pro<strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> source before buying.<br />

Suzanne Arca designs and builds native gardens in northern<br />

California. Eriogonum grande var. rubescens (Red flower<br />

Buckwheat) rides highest on her list <strong>of</strong> favorite plants. Says<br />

Suzanne "Buckwheats are suitable for the dry garden and,<br />

in bloom, they have a rugged beauty. (They) have a deep<br />

rosy bloom and the leaf is mid-green above and a frothy<br />

white tomentose below supplying added interest ... ". A<br />

native that Suzanne has had problems with is Fremontodendron<br />

californicum (Flannel Bush). The problem was not with the<br />

plant itself, for it is an attractive large shrub with felty leaves<br />

and bright yellow flowers, but rather that it should be left<br />

on the dry side. With both plants, overwatering can kill.<br />

Clients tend to think the plants need more water than they<br />

actually do and, in the case <strong>of</strong> flannel bush, the plant wilts<br />

in response to the excess water. Suzanne works to educate<br />

her clients on the needs <strong>of</strong> their new landscapes.<br />

Nancy Claire Guth <strong>of</strong> Artistic Garden Concepts in Washington<br />

designs native schemes with "an adventuresome<br />

twist." She loves native plants <strong>of</strong> all kinds and strives to<br />

combine them in artistic ways with other natives or exotic<br />

"friends." Her favorites are Acer eireinatum (Vine Maple)<br />

and P<strong>of</strong>ystichum munitum (Western Swordfern) for their elegant<br />

characteristics and suitability to both formal and<br />

more naturalistic settings. Gaultheria shallon (Salal), an evergreen<br />

beauty, can be picky about soils. Once planted, it<br />

may take several seasons to establish itself before spreading<br />

into its legendary colonies. Nancy takes her cues from<br />

Mother Nature by observing how light plays on the forest<br />

understory, how wind and rain make music, and how the<br />

myriad tones <strong>of</strong> green and foliage textures create a desired<br />

mood.<br />

These native plant experts emphasize the importance <strong>of</strong><br />

knowing the site and choosing suitable plant material. Educating<br />

clients about plant requirements may even be wise<br />

prior to installation. The resource table on the next two<br />

pages features reference information used by APLD designers<br />

who regularly employ native plants in their plans. I<br />

encourage those <strong>of</strong> you who aren't so familiar with your<br />

regions native flora to review these- publications and see<br />

where you can incorporate some <strong>of</strong> these natural beauties<br />

into your landscapes.<br />

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Native Trees- Shrubs, and Vines for Urban and<br />

Rural America: A Planting Design Manual for<br />

Environmental <strong>Designers</strong><br />

Manual <strong>of</strong> Woody <strong>Landscape</strong> Plants<br />

Hardy Trees and Shrubs<br />

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Gary L. Hightshoe<br />

Michael Dirr<br />

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county level, also providing information on<br />

design considerations. "Very comprehensive."<br />

Thorough descriptions <strong>of</strong> plants, their pests and diseases,<br />

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Sally Wasowski,<br />

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Shirley Shirley<br />

"Excellent"<br />

Favorite resource on native grasses and wildflowers.<br />

Peter J. van der Linden<br />

Donald R. Farrar<br />

Gary L. Hightshoe<br />

Stan Tekiela<br />

William Cullina<br />

Good pictures to show clients; comprehensive including<br />

disease/pest ID<br />

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12 SPRING 2004 • THE D<strong>ESIGNER</strong><br />

The Designer's Bookshelf: Don't Leave Home Without These!<br />

By Dennis J. Rydberg, APLD<br />

Our conference this summer in England is going to be<br />

wonderful! If you will be taking a few extra days or weeks<br />

before or after the conference to visit some <strong>of</strong> the over one<br />

thousand gardens normally opened during the summer<br />

months in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and<br />

Ireland, here are two great guide books I can heartily recommend:<br />

• The DailY Telegraph Good Gardens Guide 2004, edited by Peter<br />

King and Katherine Lambert (ISBN #: 0711222622)<br />

• Hudson's Historic Houses and Gardens 2004 (ISBN #:<br />

0762728620)<br />

There are numerous garden guidebooks which have been<br />

published over the years, and several may be available<br />

through your local bookstore or library. All, even dated ones,<br />

can give you an appreciation for the magnificent variety<br />

and unique beauty <strong>of</strong> British and Irish gardens. Even if<br />

you are only an armchair traveler, these books evoke vivid<br />

images and practical design inspiration.<br />

However, if intensive garden touring is your goal and you<br />

want to see the maximum number <strong>of</strong> outstanding gardens<br />

that will appeal the most to your vision <strong>of</strong> what great gardens<br />

are or can be, you will need this year's edition <strong>of</strong> these<br />

two books for two reasons - logistics Oocation, opening<br />

hours, etc.) and selection (type <strong>of</strong> garden, its history, season<br />

<strong>of</strong> bloom, outstanding characteristics, featured plants,<br />

and so forth).<br />

One fact about these gardens that must be mentioned is<br />

opening hours. Although most gardens will have extended<br />

visiting hours in the peak summer garden visiting season,<br />

it always comes as a surprise how many even famous gardens<br />

might only be open for several hours on just a few<br />

weekdays each week and perhaps only the second and/or<br />

fourth Saturday and/or Sunday. It can become very confuslng.<br />

Here is where logistics and selection come into play. If<br />

there are three gardens in one area that you would like to<br />

see, it may just be a Tuesday or a Thursday, for example,<br />

when all three are open on the same day, and to make matters<br />

worse, there might not be enough time available to<br />

catch all three on that day, even if they are fairly close to<br />

each other. Many gardens are also way <strong>of</strong>f the beaten path.<br />

Prepare to be lost (and to lose time) on backcountry roads.<br />

Both books give concise logistics information. The Good<br />

Gardens Guide is much more thorough in the details <strong>of</strong> each<br />

garden, but does not have that many photographs in it. To<br />

help with your selection, the guide gives one and two star<br />

ratings to outstanding gardens in each region, but over<br />

the years I think its ratings reflect a higher appreciation for<br />

that famous term "plantsmanship" than over design ­<br />

however, that is just an impression - great design aspects<br />

are also discussed. Hudson:r Historic Houses and Gardens, on<br />

the other hand, feature historic houses, castles, heritage<br />

sites and cathedrals, in addition to gardens. There are many<br />

photographs <strong>of</strong> the properties, along with a listing <strong>of</strong><br />

events, and detailed maps (although you will still need an<br />

atlas <strong>of</strong> some sort).<br />

My recommendations <strong>of</strong> these books come from years <strong>of</strong><br />

carting the current year's edition <strong>of</strong> both books with me<br />

whenever I travel to Britain. I really will not leave home<br />

without them. On the rare occasion when I have not been<br />

able to get them before I left the USA, I have found them<br />

very easily in British bookstores - even in small towns.<br />

Both are available on the Internet and your local bookstore<br />

should be able to order them using the ISBN numbers.<br />

Denise Calabrese, APID's Executive Director, will<br />

try to have both books available for purchase at our conference.<br />

I wish you happy garden touring in Britain!<br />

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THED<strong>ESIGNER</strong>. SPRING 2004 13<br />

Gardens <strong>of</strong> Britain and Ire/and<br />

Melissa Clark<br />

• The Gardens <strong>of</strong> Britain and Ireland: The Definitive &Jerence and Guide to Over 1700 Beautiful Gardens, by<br />

Patrick Taylor (D.K. Publishing 2003, $50.00)<br />

If you're going to London for APLD's summer conference<br />

this year, you may wonder whether there<br />

are some gardens a little <strong>of</strong>f the beaten path<br />

that are worth visiting - and how you can<br />

find out about them. To answer that question,<br />

you can consult Patrick Taylor's new<br />

book, The Gardens <strong>of</strong> Britain and Ireland. Divided<br />

into chapters by geographic area (South-West<br />

England, South-Central England, and the like),<br />

this book is an invaluable guide both to new and<br />

returning visitors. Taylor devotes most <strong>of</strong> the book<br />

to the "Guide," which describes gardens regularly open<br />

to the public, both great and famous ones (such as<br />

Stourhead, Powis Castle, or Sissinghurst) and others less<br />

well known but equally captivating or distinguished (Great<br />

Comp, Cottesbrooke Hall, Heale House). In addition, a<br />

"Gazetteer" at the end <strong>of</strong> the book contains shorter descriptions<br />

<strong>of</strong> other gardens that are open less frequently<br />

o.r not at all, or that fall into categories such as hospital<br />

~'unds or unusual collections.<br />

The Guide provides the most fertile ground for a<br />

gardener's roving eye and/or wanderlust. Each entry contains<br />

background information about the garden's history<br />

and strong points. Taylor's photographs are<br />

as captivating as usual, although most entries<br />

are accompanied by only one image. Details<br />

as to location, ownership, open hours,<br />

and contact information can be found at<br />

the end <strong>of</strong> each listing. Although I've visited<br />

only a limited number <strong>of</strong> the smaller<br />

gardens listed in the Guide, their descriptions<br />

struck me as evocative and accurate, down to<br />

Taylor's homage to the "ruinous towers and elegant<br />

arcades" constructed by the owner <strong>of</strong> Great Comp in<br />

Kent. Those man-made built elements are indeed some<br />

<strong>of</strong> the most wonderful aspects <strong>of</strong> a garden lovingly<br />

created by its owners over forty years, and Taylor makes<br />

you want to see them - along with the wonders <strong>of</strong> all the<br />

other places he describes.<br />

Be sure to have a look at The Gardens <strong>of</strong> Britain and Ire/and<br />

before you go, and take a few notes. You'll have a hard time<br />

narrowing your choices, but it will be hard to go wrong<br />

with such a well-written and informative reference at your<br />

disposal.<br />

Environmental Committee<br />

APLD's Environmental Committee is nearing completion<br />

<strong>of</strong> a new brochure, "Guidelines to Environmentally Responsible<br />

Lawns." The committee, which handled all the<br />

writing and editing <strong>of</strong> the piece, expects the brochure to<br />

be available for purchase within two<br />

months.<br />

The lawn has long been a symbol <strong>of</strong><br />

public pride in the United States.<br />

The American lawn has also created<br />

a set <strong>of</strong> environmental<br />

problems we must begin to<br />

address.<br />

Plans New Brochure<br />

The goal <strong>of</strong> the brochure is<br />

to present options and alternatives<br />

for the lawn, as we balance<br />

our desire for the perfect lawn with the environmental<br />

issues we face today. The traditional turfgrass lawn is<br />

an unsustainable, input-hungry landscape element that<br />

defies the natural ecology <strong>of</strong> our planet. It requires multiple<br />

periodic applications <strong>of</strong> petrochemicals (fertilizers<br />

and pesticides), regular water applications and mowings<br />

to keep it to the standards we've set. If we stop tending to<br />

the lawn, nature takes over: fertility drops to normal levels,<br />

other plants move in and the untended lawn slowly<br />

diversifies toward a stable plant community.<br />

.<br />

The Environmental Committee is hoping the new brochure<br />

will help readers to redefine the lawn into a more<br />

friendly element <strong>of</strong> our everyday landscape. The brochure<br />

presents less environmentally costly alternatives to turf grass,<br />

including non-plant hardscapes, as well as a list <strong>of</strong> additional<br />

resources.


14 SPRING 2004 • THE D<strong>ESIGNER</strong><br />

APLD 2004 Work Plan<br />

Objectives for 2004 (listed in order <strong>of</strong> Board priority)<br />

1. Promotion<br />

Continue affiliation with Society <strong>of</strong> Garden <strong>Designers</strong>, Society <strong>of</strong> Environmental Restoration, American Nursery &<br />

<strong>Landscape</strong> <strong>Association</strong>, Garden Writers <strong>of</strong> America, and ASID. Implement affiliated organization agreement with at least<br />

one other targeted organization in 2004. (Suggested ALCA)<br />

Prepare and distribute news releases and promotional articles on APLD-related events to industry magazines.<br />

Prepare and distribute articles to consumer press on design issues and APLD.<br />

Utilize "so you want to be a landscape designer" promotional piece to defme the pr<strong>of</strong>ession, provide information about<br />

the pr<strong>of</strong>ession, and encourage people to consider this pr<strong>of</strong>ession and APLD membership.<br />

Develop a strategy to promote APLD to educators.<br />

Continue activities to promote chapter development.<br />

Continue and enhance the awards program to highlight the work <strong>of</strong> landscape designers by expanding program to<br />

include commercial and public gardens.<br />

Work with ANLA on the design track <strong>of</strong> the Management<br />

Clinic.<br />

Financially support the cost <strong>of</strong> sending the APLD President to the ANLA Management Clinic.<br />

Work with state representatives and regional coordinators to promote APLD at regional nursery and landscape trade<br />

shows. (In priority order, TNLA (Texas), Mid-Am (Chicago), Green Industry Expo - ALCA (no set location), SNA<br />

(Atlanta), Kansas/Iowa show; Western Expo (Nevada)<br />

Work with state representatives and regional coordinators to promote APLD at state and regional nursery and landscape<br />

trade shows that are free, including CENTS, Farwest, New England Grows, PPA, ANLA Management Clinic, <strong>Landscape</strong><br />

Ontario, etc.<br />

Develop and maintain database <strong>of</strong> members in print.<br />

Develop a database and strategy to promote APLD to prominent and established landscape designers.<br />

Develop a strategy to promote APLD to landscape contractors and design/build ftrms.<br />

2. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />

Develop a strategy for <strong>of</strong>fering workshops<br />

in various regions <strong>of</strong> the country.<br />

Sponsor at least two educational workshops in 3-4 regions each.<br />

Look into developing flash ftles <strong>of</strong> transcripts<br />

from conferences.<br />

Videotape and/or transcribe select presentations from APLD's conferences and workshops.<br />

Provide photographs from conference gardens to APLD members via internet.<br />

Work with ANLA on the design track <strong>of</strong> the Management<br />

Clinic.<br />

Increase communication with educational institutions by identifying more educational institutions with programs that<br />

support our pr<strong>of</strong>ession, listing them on the website and in printed materials as appropriate<br />

Increase the number <strong>of</strong> certifted members to a level representing 25% <strong>of</strong> the eligible membership<br />

Continue to <strong>of</strong>fer an environmental<br />

focus to the conferences.<br />

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3. Business Development<br />

Develop a strategy to <strong>of</strong>fer business-oriented educational activities to members.<br />

Offer at least one business-oriented session at each conference.<br />

Offer one business-oriented workshop each year.<br />

4. Advocacy<br />

Develop position statement on water conservation by the Board through the Environmental Committee.<br />

Increase the level <strong>of</strong> information provided to our members about opposing, challenging or supporting regulations that<br />

challenge their pr<strong>of</strong>essional work.<br />

Develop a focused brochure from the Environmental guidelines brochure (one chapter).<br />

Pro actively monitor legislation for each state and communicate the results through the APLD website.<br />

Supportive<br />

Services (not ranked).<br />

Stage pr<strong>of</strong>itable<br />

conference(s).<br />

Continue obtaining advertising income that supports the direct cost <strong>of</strong> producing and distributing "The Designer"<br />

~,wsletter and the Membership Directory.<br />

rueve a minimum 85% retention goal among members renewing for 2004.<br />

Increase membership by students, to introduce them to APLD for future involvement as they begin their careers.<br />

Update the policy manual to reflect current policies and procedures approved by the Board.<br />

Increase Allied membership to 50.<br />

Increase the net membership<br />

to 1,100 members by 2004 year-end.<br />

Increase the value <strong>of</strong> the website to the membership.<br />

Utilize the Advisory Council as a "Think Tank" for specific program areas through conference calls.<br />

Continue to compensate Board members for Board meetings.<br />

Review the Board Nominating<br />

process and By-Laws related to that process.<br />

Develop a "conference manual" and "conference criteria and application document".<br />

Increase Advisory Council by at least 2 members in 2004.<br />

Survey mentors to ascertain value <strong>of</strong> mentoring program and to request they head up the member forum discussion areas.<br />

Develop guidelines for the mentor program following results <strong>of</strong> the survey.

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