A whole new world

Well, this is fun! I can't quite believe I've joined the 21st centuary and am writing a blog.


It's cheating a bit because I have been requested to do this. Let me explain. As part of my Degree course, we have been asked to write a weekly blog. It should talk about our Masterplanning unit, show pictures, and describe what we are doing design-wise.

So this week we visited the park that we are studying, Calverley Park in Tonbridge Wells. It's laid out with slopes either side and a valley in between. There were quite a few people using the space, on a Monday afternoon, which was surprising. I wouldn't have thought anyone would have been interested in drinking tea outside, or playing croquet but several were. Perhaps they were escaping from someone or something?! Anyway this week we need to research some local history and find out a bit more about the area.


Last week we were asked to find some favourite designers. How difficult! In the process I've just discovered more fascinating people to investigate. For example, I was reading an article about a textile designer in Norfolk who takes inspiration from Eric Ravilious and Edward Bawden. I googled them and have discovered that I really like Ravilious. I now want to go off on a tangent and find out more about him. Still, I suppose I can just about get away with that, not exactly garden design, but design in general.


Enough rambling, I need to keep this a bit more focussed! More info and pictures next week. I think I may enjoy this, releasing my inner author!