SAGE GARDENS
changing outdoor spaces
into an environment full of nature
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permaculture workshop in Reykjavík
16.-18.8. 2013
Sarka joined lectures about the principles of permaculture and a 'hands on' workshop about designing gardens accordingly. Both days were led by Penny Livingston, a renowned
american permaculturist. It was a valuable and inspiring event! SAGE gardens are looking forward to apply more of the permaculture principles in the next projects. The course was organised by The Icelandic Permaculture Society, thanks for bringing this course to Iceland!
first meeting in Kópavogur
2.7. 2013
SAGE had the first meeting with the playschool Lækur in Kópavogur about changing their playground- nice place with some beautiful old evergreens. It has a good potential to become an ideal garden for nature explorations and an outdoor 'jungle gym' for the little ones. Looking forward to the next steps.
an internee from Germany joined us
28.6. 2013
Liza from german landscaping company STADT und NATUR came for a two week internship. She joined us mainly in the project in Garðabær and in the office. It is always good to be able to share experiences and get inspired from others points of view.
Thanks to STADT und NATUR for their cooperation!
work in Selskógur has started
26.5. 2013
After meeting with the forestation office in Grindavík and presenting them our work and propositions for their area, the first building day is completed. Thanks to the active local people for their input and for hot drinks! Beginning of balancing trail was put down, as well as the ropes for climbing in between the posts. Details about the process and the photo documentation in 'projects'.
a guided tour through natural playgrounds in Holland
27.4 -1.5 2013
Playschool Tjarnarsel from Keflavík, Iceland went to a guided trip with Sage Gardens to visit natural playgrounds in playschools and public areas in Holland. Their aim was to get inspired for re-building their own playschool garden this summer and increase their knowledge on out door learning.. Follow more in 'projects'..
preparation for building in Tjarnarsel has started
30.4. 2013
After few meetings and workshops with the staff and parents from playschool Tjarnarsel in Keflavík we are getting closer to the realization of changing their playground. Last weeks parents, children and teachers were working together on their ideas of the playground they would like to have. Now, the ball is on our side- to read through their notes and photos of models and come with suggestions and plans how these visions can be turned into reality. More soon in 'projects'.
lectures and presentations from the conference finally online
11.5. 2013
Lectures and power point presentations from the international guests of our conference went finally online! Thanks to the cooperation with The University of Iceland! More about the conference "Challenges And Adventure, Outdoor Learning In Urban Areas" and also the speeches you can find in 'projects'. Find a while and listen to specialists talking for example about outdoor learning or the importance of varied movement..
a new web was woven, sage seed was planted..
10.4. 2013
Welcome to our new website about our plenty-full gardens and related projects.
Feel free to give us feedback, ask more or just have a look and wish us good weather for the next project. You are welcome to spread the word and share with those who might connect to this approach of changing outdoor locations within urban areas into more natural spaces.
SAGE gardens are sustainable outdoor areas designed and created
by SArka Mrnakova and GEorge Hollanders. There comes the name, however
it also refers to the sage herb (Salvia Officinalis). The name derives from the Latin salvere, "to feel well and healthy, health, heal, well being and prosperity".
Our wish is that visitors will feel well and inspired in SAGE gardens.