Four Foot Farm
A long-term, multi-phase project at the mouth of Northeast Creek in Bar Harbor. A beautiful and informal setting with agrarian history informs the approach with an emphasis on humble materials and the simple genius of rural craftsmanship. This landscape has evolved slowly over time allowing for long-term observations to inform the design process. This patient and more relaxed approach results in refinements that allow the sites inherent character to be revealed and enhanced over time. Goals for this project include creating habitat with native species, reducing lawn and carbon footprint, incorporating a diversity of edible landscape elements, and complimenting the historical aspects of the site with low-input gardens and landscaping.
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Four Foot Farm
The wild edge of the garden where robust grasses and perennials blend with self-sowing annual and biennial wildflowers from the fields.
Four Foot Farm
Autumn colors with purple New England aster and black seedheads of Echinacea.
Four Foot Farm
Silvery, aquamarine tones and seedhead silhouettes in the mid-summer backyard perennial beds.
Four Foot Farm
Interesting and uncommon plant combinations make for spaces full of character.
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It's never just about flowers: native hedge with Virginia rose, Switchgrass and Virgin's bower.
Four Foot Farm
Granite steps climb up the ledge, weaving between pockets of perennials, grasses and mosses.
Four Foot Farm
A rich mix of wildflowers and grasses now grow out of what was once mown lawn, adding a buffer to the nearby road and increasing ecological services.
Four Foot Farm
Granite and fieldstone walls frame the entrance walk and native plantings.
Four Foot Farm
Globe thistle and Switchgrass thriving in a sunny, south-facing bed against the house.
Four Foot Farm
Mixed perennial plantings enliven the backyard with a succession of interesting forms, textures and colors throughout the seasons.
Four Foot Farm
Naturalistic perennial plantings that include some tall species including Globe thistle and natives such as Wild bergamot.
Four Foot Farm
A dewy autumn morning in the garden offering reflective and restorative moments of serenity.
Four Foot Farm
Sun rising over the backyard that gets used and enjoyed by the entire family… especially in Summer!
Four Foot Farm
Biennial umbellifers such as this (yellow flowering) Bronze Fennel make a great filler woven between young perennials that are still filling in when the garden is young.
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