Cottage Garden Design Masterclass - Structure

Created by: Siloe Oliveira

0:00 Introduction
01:00 Structuring the garden. Setting up main beds
01:53 Understanding Sense of Place and Liminal Space
03:55 Importance of Enclosure in Cottage Gardens
04:22 Importance of Sun Exposure for gardens
05:53 Sizing up garden paths and beds
07:30 Redesigning a garden path with repurposed concrete
10:53 Growing succulents between path stones and additional hardscape elements
12:34 Understanding the elements of design to create better compositions in the garden
15:20 Creating plant supports from twigs
17:20 Preview of next design episode: plants

[Cocogatte]

The video was amazing. I used your planting bed structure in my own garden. People are blown away when they come into my backyard. Can't wait for your next video.

[dsergt]

The quality of this video is unmatched by anything else on youtube!! I hope, somehow, that your talent gets the financial recognition that it deserves. It would do us all well if you had the time and resources to create freely.

[mollyowens]

“Sense of place” is a new term for me. I absolutely love this concept and crave the vibe, since I’ve moved countless times in my life.

[JNeil]

I turned my bland little apartment into a bohemian Parisian flat that is filled with artwork, color, collections, etc. An artist from the 1920's would feel right at home there. Now...it's time to transform my flower bed!

[TayTazer]

Masterclass definitely belongs in this title, holy cow. I learned more from this than 90% of paid-for design classes I've attended.

[andrewsartduchy]

The way you were able to repurpose the concrete landscaping into that winding path was such an improvement, really nice to see someone make the most out of an unfortunate situation. So cool to see someone using the home as a template to showcase and hone their many talents. Brava!

And the 3D work is just wow! Whatever software you’re using it’s really impressive.

[summerrayneoakes]

Absolutely love what you did here Siloe. Masterful with your description, vision, and animation.

[alycewarr]

I’ve been searching for years to find a garden and gardener to help me with Information and ideas specifically for a cottage garden. I bought my small cottage in the valley near mountains 6 years ago and then got sick. I finally began working in earnest last summer and have a three year plan. I was searching the UK for help, but now I’ve found you! I hope it’s not too late in my life to do this as I’m a newly retired single woman. Wish me luck, garden on all 💜

[livingvintage]

I am an artist and gardener. I love all of your videos for sure. I live in a mobile home park and have created quite the oasis here. Everyone loves it! I am able to thin out some of my plants and share with others which I love doing. I love what you have done with your homes and I get so many ideas from you. Thanks you for sharing your ideas and experience :)

[marlowarlo]

Hi! I'm actually a concept artist who's been working the past 10 weeks on my final year project and despite it being about designing a real life garden this is by far one of the best references I've had for HOW to design a garden space and how to keep things rustic and pleasant, thank you so much for this!

[hanselpollack]

I was so transported into my own “dreamland” by this video. My brothers are artists, and everything they touch, even a chair with coffee, and books, is soul touching. Like them, you are both an artist, and a craftsman, “par excellance”. I don’t hope to garner enough talent, or vision to match your gardens, but the fact that they seem to just erupt out of God-given small spaces and corners is inspiring….Man loving, and cooperating with Creation is the most wonderful part of life!❤️

[gwenkilby]

I could watch this style of video every day. Really appreciate the teachings you're sharing with us, plants and trees are already fascinating to me but to add all the artistic elements it just takes the beauty to the next level. Brilliant.

[livanix]

you /feel/ like a father that we needed as a kid, i just feel safe

[jessicachavez]

I found myself feeling discouraged about my ability to one day have a homestead. I’m very inexperienced but I love the idea of having a garden that I live off of. This idea of a suburban homestead is right up my alley and everything that I hope to have one day. Thank you so much for your channel and for the attention to detail that you put in your videos. I have shared this video with at least five people who would also take interest in some thing like this. I feel inspired and like my dreams can one day become a reality. As an artist myself, I think it’s really important as well that you talked about the elements of design. So many people don’t realize how important that is to have a beautiful space. Thank you again and I wish you all the best.

[iris.inspired]

Your garden style is exquisite, your communication clear & welcoming, your teaching is deeply inspiring! I was shocked to hear you say you had moved but what gorgeousness you have created at this new home.
Stunning!

[TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you for this series. I have dreams to do this one day and am bookmarking your videos! ~ Jennifer

[francesjones]

You said “thank you so much for watching this video”. I say “thank you so much for making this video”. I have the regular lawn with planting around the perimeter, but the cottage I live in is 350 years old. I don’t like my garden in its current form but have not known really how to change it. My garden means so much to me (I have been gardening for 50 years) and this is the first time I have wanted to follow somebody else’s ideas. My very grateful thanks to you from an old thatched cottage in England.

[KarolinoPetrolino]

As a motion graphics/ 3D artist I really appreciate the time you take for visualizing your garden concept and editing the video, it looks really thought out! Things like that take up quite some time which is often overlooked so great job!

[mattmindolovich]

This is the video I have been waiting for! I'm still a novice gardener, and designing for aesthetic is where I struggle the most. I will definitely be applying these principles in future garden projects. I can't wait for the next video! Also, every time you have shots of the inside of your house, I am in awe. You could have stand-alone house renovation/interior design episodes and I would totally watch them.

[hannekevankeulen]

I went to Interior Design school just so I could learn to plan and organize my garden at this level. You are inspiring!