My Garden Spaces - Garden Detail

Entry to urban retreat

view from bedroom

Megan smelling the lavender

one of many garden paths

Just off the deck at sunrise

maples showing their fall colors

dining spot surrounded by fall leaves

raised herb bed in back corner

Cleveland sage framed by black walnut

roses along the path

Leucodendrum - Wilson's wonder

a favorite iris

Oriental Lilies

looking back toward the house

flax, breath of heaven, lavender, and blue fescue streetside

Urban Retreat

Owner:: perennial fan

My "escape from chaos" lies in the village of Saratoga in the heart of Silicon Valley. The garden began as a blank landscape with some original fruit trees and now is full of perennials, herbs, roses, bulbs and many Japanese maples. The meandering gravel paths make it feel like a strolling garden, with the eating area being the favorite destination. The borders and planting areas are forever changing and yield yearly interest.

Garden Tags: perennials, herbs, roses, bulbs, Japanese maples

View Count:: 571

Date Added:: March 30, 2009

Average Rating: 2.7 (19 ratings)

Comments:

From: anonymous
Comment Date: 3/30/09 5:55PM
I tried to give this a four star rating but after hitting the first star, the computer locked me out! :( I particularly like the views from the bedroom and at sunrise as well as the fall colors.

From: anonymous
Comment Date: 3/30/09 7:55PM
What a lovely garden. The path makes it look as if you are strolling in a park. Nice job!

From: anonymous
Comment Date: 3/31/09 1:19AM
A beautiful garden! Makes me want to stroll through and enjoy it with you.

From: anonymous
Comment Date: 3/31/09 9:42AM
A retreat of dedication and inspiration. The paths are a lovely way to bring focus to the various areas. When I clicked on each picture to see it full screen I could see so much detail. Such diversity of texture and color.

From: anonymous
Comment Date: 4/2/09 4:36PM
This garden is just Amazing!! I love all the colors and paths. You can tell there was a lot of thought pun into it! Way to go.

From: anonymous
Comment Date: 4/2/09 6:41PM
I want to live in your backyard....it is amazing! My garden will never be this gorgeous....but it is nice to see others can achieve such beautey! It is spectacular!