Our judges have selected the finalists, now you choose the winners. Vote for the finalists in each of 12 categories in the Considered Design Awards, on both Gardenista and Remodelista.
Betsy Spears | Mt. Washington, MA | Vegetable Garden with Fountain.
Project 1
Chosen by: Gardenista editor in chief Michelle Slatalla, who said: “The garden is a delightful marriage of edible and ornamental plants, with comfortable chairs perfectly positioned if you want to sit and watch the vegetables grow (beats TV, in my opinion).”
“Fountain and view to the rock garden stone steps.”
“Overall view looking from the stone steps to the east.”
“Front to back: Italian pole beans, camomile, red mustard, chives, poppies, garlic, French beans, peas.”
“Sitting arrangement by the vegetable garden and barn.”
Project 2
Kristin Korbin | Sonoma”¨, CA | Vineyard Family Garden. Design Statement: “We converted an old greenhouse into a chicken coop and built raised planters for our vineyard in Sonoma, California.
Chosen by: Guest judge and event designer David Stark, who said, “I love the relationship of the chicken coop and barn to the outdoor spaces–big and boxy and nicely proportioned to the broad strokes of the landscape.
“Reclaimed bespoke barn door made from turn-of-the-century homestead siding.”
“Chicken coop and Rhode Island Red chick tucked behind a meyer lemon and yuzu tree.”
“Flowering thyme, sorrel, and lemongrass soaking in the morning sunlight.”
“Concrete fire pit for outdoor cooking and entertainment sits under the glow of edison bulbs.”
Rob Maday Landscape Architecture | Santa Barbara, CA | Mediterranean Cottage Garden.
Project 3
Chosen by: Michelle Slatalla, who had this to say about the project: “As an East Coast transplant myself, I think this design perfectly captures how exciting it feels to move to a mild Mediterranean climate where rosemary is a perennial and lettuce will grow year-round.”
“Simple stone-edged planters burst with vitality and diversity in this kitchen garden.”
“Gravel paths are softened by creeping thyme, spilling herbs, and flowering perennials.”
“Custom greenhouse boxes house veggie starters.”
“When not roaming the garden, chickens find refuge in a chicken coop worth seeing.”
Barnes Walker Ltd | Manchester, UK | Kitchen Garden, Cheshire.
Project 4
Design Statement: “Designed as a functioning vegetable garden within an overall garden masterplan, also designed by Barnes Walker, this beautiful and functional space was created. Raised fruit and vegetable beds combine with a glasshouse, chicken roost, and fruit trees.”
“A tranquil yet highly organized and functional kitchen garden with raised beds and glasshouse.”
“The kitchen garden forms part of the wider estate providing food for the family year-round.”
“Traditionally designed, pegged oak forms the raised beds.”
“The chicken roost is a bespoke structure using a combination of ironwork and timber.”
Judy Bown | Butleigh, Somerset, UK | The 12-Week Kitchen Garden.
Project 5
The details–the stained, raised beds and the natural accessories–all work hard to make this garden a natural extension that complements the cottage perfectly.”
“I stained the raised beds black, to show off the plants’ colors, textures, and forms.”
“I’ve avoided using plastics, and gone for natural materials that will weather with the seasons.”
“Although partly formal, I very much wanted it to complement the cottage and everyday life.”
“The garden is primarily about good things to eat, and time spent outside with nature.” Finally, learn how to successfully design and create an edible garden with our Hardscaping 101: Edible Gardens guide.