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ICG Perimeter Fence
1. Safety2. Deer exclusion3. Placemaker/identity maker4. Channeling/guiding the visitor experience
4 Main Goals of Fence
ICG Perimeter Fence
1. Signature Components• Eye catching• Unique• Reflecting/mirroring interior
garden features • Peeking in/looking out
(reveal/conceal)• Showcase local artists• Educational• Supports ICG unique identity
2. Replicable lengths• Local materials e.g. black
locust• Replicable• Appropriate for volunteer
build• Affordable• Low maintenance• Utilitarian• Cohesive, unified/unifying
Recognize donorsLeaves instead of fishFun, coolMosaic reflects mosaic work on turtle
Memorable, Functional artvariety of materials/texturesReflects content within fence (earthworm?) Maybe snake wind up over arched entryExperience in and of itself; different heightsLooks like scultpure, acts like fencePheobe’s favorite
Transition to new areaEntrance to surprise
Funky and functionalWould work well with black locust and as community buildNice variation of standard version
A group favoritePossibilities of alternating unique and hand-crafted panels with more utilitarian, replicable panels
SunflowersDecorative pieces of various themes could be community designed/created and mirror features inside the garden
Durand van DorenLocal artist, individual works of artChildren appreciate fine artCould represent garden plants, pollinators and critters
Classic children’s entrance
Classic with added featuresBench, living roof, bulleting board
Plant material becomes fence
SimpleSolid, stable, relaxingSimpleSupports garden featuresCould alternate slats spacing, create windows
Fence trellisAttractive on its own but could also support climbing plant material nicely
Airy, PleasantVisibility not obstructedFunctional, pleasing, supportive of plant material
WattlePile of plant material could be available for visitors to weave in
Peep-throughSomething unexpected with standard materialsIn some cases windows can act as a pass through (while excluding deer/rabbits)
Pass through TunnelChild-centric entrance
Fence posts and plant material support each otherFence doesn’t overwhelm the garden but provides a /structure, framework for it
Curvy, organic, invitingWhile dark color and supporting black locust could allow us to consider this design outside of the southwest
Livestock fenceConsider for future permaculture farm addition?Horizontal fencing elicits farm life, allows climbing
Musical fencing!Could incorporate into Music Garden fence section