Integrated Outdoor Living Landscape & Botanical Design Floral Farm
The Girasole Sonoma- Design 9 Garden is loosely based on the the Fibonacci or Golden Spiral. In nature, sunflower heads, pinecones, pineapples, and the nautilus are all examples of the Fibonacci Spiral. The Design 9 Garden is meant to stimulate each of the 5 senses: taste, smell, vision, hearing and touch. The general layout of the Design 9 Garden is a fenced path in the shape of an extended number 9 or a nautilus shell. It encourages exploration and discovery both as a path but also through the plants and inorganic material used in its design. The backbone of the garden is a 6-7’ high wire fence. Growing on the fence are both ornamental and edible vines. The Girasole Sonoma Design 9 Garden is built on the core principals of permaculture. It is a productive garden integrating edible fruit, vegetables and herbs as well as ornamental plant material. The Design 9 Garden will serve as a habitat environment for pollinators such as butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. At the heart of the garden is a small sitting area with a table and chairs to provide an opportunity to appreciate nature and the garden.