SRQ Home of the Year...

Michael Gilkey, Jr. won GOLD for Landscape Design in SRQ Magazine's home of the year competition! Congratulations to Michael and everyone at Michael A. Gilkey, Inc.! :)

landscape photos by:
♥ strawberry moon photography ♥

awesome tree structure...

on the boards...

see what's new at Michael A. Gilkey, Inc.'s

design studio...

latest MAG Inc. landscape...

today i photographed a beautiful home in the concession:

landscape architect: michael a. gilkey, jr.

www.magilkey.com

LBK landscape job...

yesterday i photographed a beautiful home on Longboat Key... the residence's landscape was completed several years ago by michael a. gilkey, inc. (landscape architect: michael a. gilkey, jr.) and is currently maintained by michael a. gilkey, inc.'s landscape maintenance division.

view of the gulf from the back of the house...

Landscape: Lido Key Residence

just photographed this beautiful home on lido key last week.

check out the photos at michael a. gilkey, inc.

Shoebox Butterfly Gardens

In celebration of National Landscape Architecture Month and Earth Day, Michael A. Gilkey, Jr. visited Sarasota’s Southside Elementary School for six days in April, leading all kindergarten classes in the creation of their own shoebox butterfly gardens.

check out the photos i took of the fun event HERE.

Landscape: Casey Key Renovation

new photos up at michael a. gilkey, inc. of a newly renovated landscape on casey key.

check it out here.

National Landscape Architecture Month

April is National Landscape Architecture Month
to read more about it, click here.

green going greener...

Michael A. Gilkey, Inc. is introducing “Project Stewardship,” an initiative that will underscore the company’s focus on the process and progress that stem from a dedication to environmental protection.

check it out:

Rainy photoshoot = Rainbows

a month ago, i was photographing a beautiful venice island residence, when it began to pour... and pour... just when i was ready to call it, the rain stopped. and the most beautiful rainbow appeared right over the house. it was perfect.


check it out the photos at michael a. gilkey, inc. of the florida friendly landscape on venice island.

direct link: here.

New Landscape Photos...

new photos up at michael a. gilkey, inc. of new palma sola residence in bradenton.

check it out here.

Landscape Award of Honor

CHEROKEE PARK RESIDENCE
Sarasota, FloridaCongratulations to Michael A. Gilkey, Inc. who won an award of honor at the 2009 Florida ASLA conference in Sanibel.

landscape architect: Michael A. Gilkey, Jr.

photos taken by SMP in January 2009

Landscape photos...

Michael A. Gilkey, Inc. launched it's website this past week. The site is an overview of the company's history and a demonstration of their process of landscape design. It also includes a very impressive project repertoire and an extensive plant photo database. The plant database, however, is only available to clientele of MAG, Inc. Strawberry Moon is proud to be associated with such a creative and award-winning company.

Casa Carnevaledetail shot @ a Casey Key Residence

THANKS to the following people for making it happen:

Kangaroo Promotions :: coordination & media relations
Biscuit Studios :: website design
Strawberry Moon :: project & plant photography

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE SITE! :)

speaking of garden spaces...

Landscape Design Lecture
January 21st, 2009
for details click here.

Michael Gilkey, Jr. lectures @ USF.lecture team:
laura gilkey, michael gilkey & jason riley

project photos for the lecture were provided by:
~*~ Strawberry Moon ~*~

beautiful outdoor spaces...

This past weekend I photographed a recent landscape architectural project for Michael A. Gilkey, Inc. MAG, Inc. designed all of the landscape areas, as well as, the intricate hardscape patterns. The well planned out and thoughtfully designed outdoor space by MAG, Inc. compliments the beautiful home perfectly (by architect Jonathan Parks).

CHEROKEE PARK
Sarasota Residence

Landscape Architect: Michael A. Gilkey, Jr.

landscape architectural beauty...

North Casey Key Residence

winner of an FNGLA landscape award in its category and runner up for best in show for landscape architecture excellence.
landscape architect: Michael A. Gilkey, Jr.
photos were displayed at the FNGLA trade show and awards banquet in Orlando (Sept 2008).
(photos taken July 2008)

framed bay views...

backyard view from pool deck...

hidden pathways...

beautification of a drain field...

best in show...

Casa Carnevale...

winner of the FNGLA best in show for landscape architecture excellence.
landscape architect: Michael A. Gilkey, Jr.
photos were displayed at the FNGLA trade show and awards banquet in Orlando (Sept 2008).
(photos taken July 2008)

detail shots: travelers palm (above) and bromeliad (below)

the pool framed by phoenix palms looking out towards the bay...

lush and inviting side entrance...