That book came about when a group of architects and architecture students at the University of California at Berkeley worked together to articulate their design ideas and experiences, distilling them down to some 250 pat-terns that affect the way we live. | Pattern Garden the essential elements of garden making A valerie easton Pattern Garden A The 14 Essential Garden Patterns 1. Scale 2. Garden Rooms 3. Pathways 4. Bridges 5. Gates 6. Shelters 7. Borders 8. Patios 9. Sheds 10. Focal Points 11. Water 12. Ornamentation 13. Containers 14. Materials .