Hello Lisa.

Welcome back to another edition of THE PENCIL CASE! As always, each issue focuses on a theme to encourage a fresh look at garden design and graphics. This week, let's explore GIFTS FOR THE GARDEN DESIGNER...especially if you're just getting started.

GIFTS for the budding GARDEN DESIGNER

'Tis the perfect season to gift yourself (or others) some beautiful items to kickstart your garden design dreams. If you (or a friend) love sketching ideas for outdoor spaces let us share some of our favorite tools, books and bonus items to start this super fun journey.

GARDEN DESIGN SUPPLIES

There are many options for drawing supplies, but we've provided a shortened version below. Start small and have fun. Each title below takes you to our affiliate partner, Blick Art Materials, where we receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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TRACING PAPER

We love a fabulous roll of tracing paper to sketch out idea after idea.

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GRID PAPER

This 1/8" square grid paper provides a framework for you to draw to scale. Decide if each square is 6" or maybe a one foot.

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MICRON PENS

A great pen set with a variety of thicknesses is a lovely way to create different line weights.

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COLOR PENCILS

How can you not love a fabulous collection of color pencils? Learn how to use these HERE.

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CIRCLE TEMPLATE

We draw a lot of circles as landscape designers. This tool makes it a lot easier. :) Learn how to draw plant symbols HERE.

GARDEN DESIGN BOOKS

Just as with supplies, there are many amazing design books available. We've listed some starter books for design and drawing. These links are connected to our affiliate partner, Bookshop.org.

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HOW TO DESIGN A GARDEN by John Brookes 

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THE ESSENTIAL GARDEN DESIGN WORKBOOK by Rosemary Alexander + Rachel Myers

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LANDSCAPE GRAPHICS by Grant Reid

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PROFESSIONAL PLANTING DESIGN by Scott Scarfone

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RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE by Norman Booth + James Hiss

BONUS ITEMS

DESIGNER T-SHIRTS

Not exactly "designer" in the fashion world sense, but more like I'm-a-cool-garden-designer-and-want-the-world-to-know-it sense. We've been dabbling in some new designs and though we're still finishing up the shop format, wanted to give you the first sneak peek. My favorite t-shirts so far:

I DRAW GARDENS and

DRAFTING SUPPLY CLUB

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OUR DRAWING COURSE

We are also gearing up for the next round of GARDEN GRAPHICS TOOL KIT! This is our 8-week course that teaches you how to draw the components of a garden. This course is offered once a year in January. You're invited to join the waiting list and learn more here.

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If you know someone that needs design inspiration, please feel free to share this newsletter. Anyone can subscribe right here. I also keep a VAULT of past issues in this secret location.

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With warmest regards,

Lisa 

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PAPER GARDEN WORKSHOP

Thank you to Mandy Orgler for designing the lovely graphics in all these newsletters.