You are here: Home » Press Clippings In spite of his obvious delight in the unexpected landscape, Bonsey warns "A garden is not a battleground." (Buffalo Spree Mar/Apr 2001) "We don't follow the rules. Rules are for a perfect world and the world isn't perfect. When we design a garden we find out what (a client's) lifestyle is and work from there." (Niagara Gazette Mar 6, 2003)  There is a philosophical difference between the American version of yard work and the Canadian or Britich outlook on gardening. (Amherst Bee Mar 12, 2003) Hawaii? Key west? Canary Islands? Na! Try Amherst, in Peter Bonsey's greenhouse, or conservatory as he calls it. (Business First of Buffalo Apr 26, 1999) "It's as if the garden is inviting you in." (The News Journal, Daytona Beach Aug 3, 1999) To transform a yard or patio, Bonsey advises approaching the space as you would a room inside your house. "Outside is just a great big room." (Buffalo News Feb 28, 2003) He has been a capitalist, a butcher, a sailor, a teacher, and now the amiable Australian is the first Artist in Residence at the Nichols school. (Buffalo News Oct 8, 1979) BonSey, whose life ambition is to be an "interesting old man" enjoyed career stints as a fire-fighter, sailor, sculptor, art teacher, real estate developer, butcher, graphic artist, in addition to being part of the popular TLC "While You Were Out" team. (Long Island Newsday Mar 23, 2003)  "Honey, look what happened... While You Were Out" (Buffalo Spree Jan/Feb 2003)