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The Phoenixville Studio

A lush garden filled with a variety of plants, including large green leaves, purple flowers, and wispy grasses. The scene showcases a diverse mix of textures and colors, with dense foliage and delicate blossoms intermingling.
A serene garden pathway with purple and green flowering plants on either side. The path is made of gravel and stones, surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a clear, sunlit sky.
A serene garden scene with purple and red flowers in the foreground, lush greenery, and large rocks. In the background, trees under a partly cloudy sky are softly illuminated by sunlight, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
A tranquil garden scene with a stone well, surrounded by lush greenery and blooming purple and pink flowers. Sunlight filters through the leaves of a large tree, casting gentle shadows on the plants below.
A vibrant garden scene with tall purple flowers and orange blooms in the foreground. A lush field and trees stretch into the distance under a pastel pink and purple sky at dusk.
Purple allium flowers bloom among tall grass in front of a red barn with a white-framed window. The scene is lit by warm sunlight, suggesting a late afternoon or early evening setting.
A lush green garden with dewdrops on various plants, including purple and white flowering alliums and tall grass-like vegetation. The scene is vibrant and fresh, with a dense background of greenery.
A lush meadow with yellow wildflowers and tall grasses under a clear sky at sunset. Trees in the background frame the scene, creating a peaceful, natural landscape.
The Phoenixville Studio Donald Pell Gardens
The Phoenixville Studio Donald Pell Gardens
A lush garden scene with various wildflowers and grasses in shades of pink, purple, and green. Tall grass tufts sway in the background, with trees and a cloudy sky above. A winding grassy path cuts through the vibrant flora.
A lush garden filled with various plants and grasses, including purple flowers and tall, thin reeds. The greenery is dense, creating a rich tapestry of textures and colors, with hints of pink and lavender blooms throughout.
The Phoenixville Studio Donald Pell Gardens
The Phoenixville Studio Donald Pell Gardens
The Phoenixville Studio Donald Pell Gardens
A vibrant garden filled with pink coneflowers in the foreground and various other wildflowers and grasses in the background, creating a lush, colorful landscape.
A vibrant garden landscape featuring diverse wildflowers, grasses, and plants, including purple coneflowers, yellow flowers, and lush green foliage under a clear sky. The scene conveys a sense of calm and natural beauty.
A serene park scene with a large tree casting shadows on the ground. Sunlight filters through the branches, illuminating the vibrant green grass and foliage. A stone rests in the foreground, adding to the natural landscape.
A sunlit garden features vibrant green foliage, tall ornamental grasses, and purple flowers. A large tree provides shade, creating a serene and natural atmosphere in the warm afternoon light.
A lush garden scene with tall trees casting dappled sunlight on diverse green foliage and flowering plants. In the distance, a building is partially visible through the foliage. The sun creates a warm, serene atmosphere.

project description

In 2008, we purchased a 14-acre historic farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania, which we have been systematically converting to gardens.

The idea is to create a dynamic composition of herbaceous plants that engage guests in an immersive garden experience. Upon arrival, visitors are compressed between a 100-year-old stone farmhouse and emergent perennial plant communities that command attention. Natural stone pathways lead to greater vistas of stylized wildness evocative of the regional landscape of Chester County.

Plants are carefully selected to showcase the beauty of individual textures and color that continue to transform seasonally. This is also our test garden, where we experiment and study to understand the intricacies of horticulture and design.

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