Design Iterations

Farrand drew her first plan for the Herb Garden in 1927. Plants listed include rosemary, Blue Hyssop, Rose Geranium, and Artemesia abrotanum, among others.

Arbor Terrace, Planting Plan, Planting Plan for E Terrace

Farrand's second design, completed May 24th, 1933, simplifies the planting beds and replaces the plantings.

Farrand's final plan, dated January 24th, 1934, maintains the same bed configuration but amends the planting list for beds and borders.

Concurrent with the design of the arbor plaques and planting schemes, Farrand prepared plans for the Arbor Terrace furniture. To the left a detail sketch for a seat for the Herb Garden, sketch by Beatrix Farrand, July 1932

Arbor Terrace, Garden Seat and Chairs Suite, Front Elevation of Arm

A 1932 sketch for an arbor seat, Beatrix Farrand.

Arbor Terrace, Garden Seat and Chairs Suite, Seat, Front Elevation

In 1938 Ruth Havey and Beatrix Farrand worked on the Herb Garden Balcony, located on the northern edge of the garden. To the left a sketch of the Herb Garden balcony.

A plan, sections and elevation for the Herb Garden balcony.

Arbor Terrace, Overlook Seating Area, Balcony, Herb Garden

Plan for Herb Garden Balcony.