Small gardens · An independent notebook

A garden between walls

A thoughtful collection of original notes on compact outdoor corners with space to sit. Begin with a small observation, then make room for a closer look.

01A corner plan
02Wall shadows
03A pot cluster

compact outdoor corners with space to sit — an original illustration — ILLUSTRATED STUDY / 02COURTYARD FOLIO

From the journal

Small things, well noticed.

All six notes

01Observe

A corner plan

Draw doors and walking routes before placing planters.

02Observe

Wall shadows

Sketch the shaded area beside one wall at different times.

03Practice

A pot cluster

Use a large, medium and small outline to test a grouping.

04Practice

A movable seat

Try the seat in two positions and compare access.

05Reflect

A weekly corner note

Record fallen leaves, visible moisture and tasks completed.

06Reflect

A quieter courtyard

Edit one crowded area on paper before moving anything.

A note from the notebook

Start where you are.

Keep graph paper and a tape measure nearby. This collection begins with courtyard planters and a simple idea: attention is something you can practice.

Find a starting point