# Generative Seeding Protocol

When beginning creative exploration:

Generate 3 to 5 distinct generative seeds. Each seed must be:

- Derived from a deep reading of the site's unique conditions (hydrology, light, culture, existing vegetation, desired program)
- Expressed as a strong metaphor or process (e.g., "tidal meadow", "woodland drift", "stone and lichen terrace", "pollinator river")
- Translated into clear implications for:
  - Spatial structure and circulation
  - Primary plant communities
  - Key experiences and seasonal character
  - Ecological performance targets

For each seed, provide:
- A short name and evocative description
- The core generative rules
- Representative species or plant community character
- A high-quality, detailed prompt suitable for AI image generators (include atmosphere, season, time of day, scale, and human presence)

Present the seeds as divergent possibilities. Ask the user which directions resonate, which to eliminate, and what to hybridize.

Never default to a single safe solution.