Daniel J. Hinkley

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Spring 2021

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Plant consultation by Daniel Hinkley

Design and Consultation

By employing an understanding of good garden plants appropriate for the site and climate, traditional and rational design principles as well as a careful conversation with the client, Hinkley has assisted in creating landscape and gardens both sustainable and satisfying.  Hinkley works both directly with clients as well as consults through umbrella design, architecture and landscape architecture offices.

Selected Consulting and Design Projects

  • Hillcrest Renovation, University of Washington Presidents Mansion, ad hoc committee chair for landscape design, 2005, Seattle
  • Smithsonian Institute, horticultural consultant for Kathryn Gustafson, Gustafson Guthrie Nichol Ltd 2005, Washington D.C.
  • Heronswood Nursery and Garden, founder, co-owner (1987-2000) and Director of Collections (2000-2006), specialists in trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, perennials, ferns. Design & construction, 1987-2005, Kingston, Washington
  • Windcliff, personal residence, design & installation, 2002 – 2007, Indianola, Washington
  • Martha Stewart Residences, consultant and correspondent, 1998 – 2005, Skylands, Seal Harbor, Maine, Turkey Hill, CT and Bedford, NY residences
  • Richard and Elizabeth Hedreen, Indianola Residence, horticultural consultant for The Berger Partnership, 2002, Bainbridge Island, Washington
  • Washington Park Arboretum, Arboretum Master Plan, south Entrance, horticultural consultant for The Portico Group, 2004-2007, Seattle
  • Collier Family Residence, horticultural consultant, 2002, Naples, Florida
  • John Wott, Director of Washington Park Arboretum, Residence, garden and deck design, 1999, Seattle
  • Elizabeth C. Miller, Highlands Residence, horticultural advisor and gardener, 1990 – 1991, Seattle

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  • Essays (54)
  • Expeditions (32)
  • Heronswood (7)
  • Plants (16)
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  • Windcliff (12)

Journal Archives

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Northern Vietnam, March 2016

I had the pleasure and luxury this spring to travel to Vietnam with my colleague Scott McMahan and … Read More

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June 2020 Video Garden Tours

Enjoy virtual garden tours with Dan and Assistant Director Ross Bayton. See what is blooming at … Read More

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Daniel J. Hinkley

Teacher, writer, lecturer, consultant, nurseryman, naturalist, gardener.
Above all, he is committed to solid and sustainable horticultural practices, above average garden plants, landscapes of distinction and raising the collective awareness of the diversity of plant life on Earth as well as the magic and mysteries of our natural world. Learn more…

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