The creations of 10 landscape designers will dazzle, inspire and delight you at the LA Garden Show
Ayres Circle and Walk by Nancy Goslee Power & Associates.
| 310.264-0266
"Living sculpture of dancing octopus agaves perform in the center of the dark Italian cypress theater circle garden in front of Ayers Hall, The elegant agaves wave to visitors from the end of the newly planted central walk from the rotunda entry to the circle. Grey germander, which has been planted along the path, will become large classic clipped balls in time, A mat of fuchsia colored succulent flows through the planting and is accented with purple ruffled heuchera in the shade and with a low kangaroo paw in the sun, The fuzzy hot pink paws pick up the dazzling pink display of the colorful tabebuias in the distance."
Nancy Goslee Power is to landscape what Frank Gehry is to architecture-a master, a visionary, a seasoned professional at the pinnacle of her craft. The celebrated garden designer's firm, Nancy Goslee Power & Associates in Santa Monica, has built countless gardens---both public and private-in California, the East Coast, Australia and Europe. She is the winner of the first Henry F. DuPont Award for garden design, the Giants of Design Award from "House Beautiful" and has been a recipient of the American Academy in Rome's prestigious Resident Award in 2004. Her first book, "The Gardens of California", published in 1995, has become a classic in its field. Her latest book, "Power of Gardens", was published last fall by Stewart Tabori & Chang, an imprint of Abrams.
A Succulent Seascape by Jeff Moore of Solana Succulents
| 858.259.4568
"After years of agreeing with my customers that certain succulents looked like they belonged on the bottom of the sea, I decided to design my 2002 Del Mar Fair garden show display as a succulent coral reef. I brought in lava rocks and sand. Then I spent several months assembling plants that I thought resembled brain coral, sponges, anemones, starfish, octopi, etc. Once I had my "facemask" more and more plants seemed to fit in. Adding props like fish, anchors and chains finished the effect. The display garden was a hit, and I was asked to repeat it at the Philadelphia Flower Show, I have since installed permanent undersea-themed gardens at Quail Botanical Gardens [now the San Diego Botanic Garden] in San Diego and SeaWorld San Diego."
Jeff Moore opened Solana Succulents at its original location in 1992. He started collecting 'bonsai' type caudiciform succulents as a hobby in the early 1980s after seeing a display at the Del Mar Fair. He has been doing display gardens at the fair for 15 years and won best in show 2000-2002 ("three-peated the same years as the Lakers, last of which was my undersea garden"). His nursery is pretty much a one-man operation from 2" to 24' boxed plants and cacti collections to colorful succulent bowls. Moore helps homeowners install succulent gardens year-round. "When I have the rare bit of free time I try to get in a surf between kids, water polo and baseball and basketball games.
The New California Garden Association of Professional Landscape Designers, Greater LA District
| 310.659.9046
"We want to show homeowners exactly how wonderful a sustainable landscape can look. Our space will feature a house by artist Gregg Fleishman surrounded by front, back and side yards with gorgeous patios, landscaping and plantings. We will demonstrate various ways that homeowners can incorporate sustainable ideas into their existing landscape and have it look fabulous. The display will include various water harvesting techniques such as rain gardens, barrels and rain chains as well as dry creek and depressions for a vernal pool. Displays of vertical planting, green-roof technology and permeable paving are sure to leave a sustaining impression. We will have a small lawn planted with a grass variety that requires less water and no chemical treatments. There will be beds with beautiful California natives and climate appropriate plantings, fruit trees, privacy hedges, and creative ways to incorporate edibles and herbs into your landscape."
The Greater LA District of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers is a local group of creative designers enthusiastic about changing the way Southern California looks at creating a "greener garden" for residential landscapes. They are pooling their design know-how to create the garden display. The APLD is a valuable resource for landscape design. Through the apldca.org website, homeowners can search by Zip code to find a qualified designer in their area for design, coaching or consultation when considering improvements or renovations to their landscape.
Sun and Shadow by Lawrence Ziese, Ashcrow Landscape Design
| 323.474 6848
"A cherished Spanish poet, Federico Garcia Lorca, said that the flamenco dance is both sun and shadow, and in the San Gabriel Mountains, my garden celebrates that beautiful contrast. I chose a design that features the native plants of this historical region, as well as the bold and vibrant colors found in the Spanish culture that named it. Sun and Shadow features a performer's stage, surrounded by waves of plants and raised earth, flowing and moving in the same fashion of the movements of a graceful performer. The plants and construction
are arranged to capture and glow in the sun, and cast beautiful shadows throughout the day. Each step in the garden is unique, measured in the same pattern of a famous flamenco dance, and the steps underfoot will have a resonating sound as people walk though it. Those who step onto the stage might notice the stage itself is a giant percussion instrument--- awaiting the feet of a bailadora, or yours."
A love of ecological science and the arts takes Lawrence Ziese's work to a whole new level. It isn't just about the plants or the hardscape; it's about indigenous designs that mimic and connect to the neighboring natural spaces. His vast knowledge of plants, his fervor for environmentally sustainable designs and his love of creating beautiful spaces that require minimal care or water have made him quickly one of the most sought after designers in Los Angeles. His love of color and form leads the eye into bursts of color, and his application of Kansei engineering makes his spaces elicit emotional responses of excitement or serenity to the humans who inhabit them. Lawrence collaborates with architects, artists, interior designers, and developers to create revolutionary environments for people who follow the tenets of Landscape Urbanism. This is Lawrence's first design for the LA Garden Show and The Arboretum.
Terra Cotta Garden by Sally Farnum of S.E. Farnum and Associates for Eye of the Day Garden Design Center in Carpinteria.
sefarnum@earthlink.net | 626.791.1762
"I have imagined and designed a garden in which sight, sound and scent playfully combine in a Mediterranean space. Italian terra cotta pottery is used to hold various trellised citrus trees as well as for a center fountain sparkling with water and tumbled glass. Whimsical lollipop-shaped topiaries are at home in classic style planters. A unique garden path of salvaged chipped terra cotta and recycled green glass bottles links together all of the varied elements."
Sally Farnum, a registered landscape architect and native Los Angeles resident, is a member of American Society of Landscape Architects and the Pasadena Garden Club. She received her B.A. from Immaculate Heart College and completed her graduate work at both Immaculate Heart and Cal State Northridge. After finishing UCLA's certificate program in Landscape Architecture, Sally worked at Pasadena landscape architectural firms, Kato & Jordan and Michael Schmidt. In 1988, Sally started her own firm, SE Farnum & Associates, based in Altadena, CA. Sally is influenced by the natural beauty, serenity, and joy of the Sierra Nevada and Santa Cruz Mountain, where she has spent many of her summers.
'Conservation is Creativity!' by Back to Natives Restoration
| 949.509.4787
"We will show the ease with which gardeners, professional and amateur alike can identify soils, sun exposure, and water requirements, not to alter them, but to use them as nature's indicators about the plant community and individual native species that will flourish in their settings. The goals are: To have the garden thrive with the least amount of supplemental water. Remove all chemicals from use in the garden to reduce human exposure to toxins, as well as reduce the risk of animals being exposed, injured or killed outright from chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. Prevent runoff through water harvesting and impoundment onsite. We will showcase local native succulents, native edible species, topography use and habitat gardening for conservation as well as enjoyment. The garden will feature a dry creek bed to collect water from downspouts and paved areas and a slate rock wall to create a living wall of Dudley and Blue Eyed Grass."
Back to Natives Restoration, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to the restoration and conservation of Orange County and California wild lands, though education and restoration programs featuring native plants as a centralizing theme. Back to Natives uses profits from designing locally native plant landscapes to fund service learning and environmental education programs. Reginald Durant is executive director. He provided landscape design services for the "Costa Mesa Green Home," which many believe to be the greenest home in Orange County, California. The home was recently certified 'Platinum' by the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED(r)) for Homes Program."
It's Not a Dream, It's Easy Being Green by Nick Williams & Associates
| 818. 996.4010
"A relaxing and romantic garden is possible using recycled materials. Broken concrete and old wood can be re-fashioned into new garden features, sitting walls and arbors for instance. With low voltage lighting and drought tolerant plants, your garden will be an earth friendly oasis to be enjoyed for many years. A pond and plants that attract birds and insects will benefit the planet as well."
Nick Williams has been a landscape designer for more than 50 years, specializing in residential remodels. He believes that a garden should evoke emotion in those that visit. His combination of nature's elements-fire, earth, air and water-always encourages people to enter one of his gardens, sit a while and just "be"
Small Scale Sustainable by Steve Gerischer of Larkspur Garden Design
sglarkspur@aol.com | 323.257.3629
"My garden will have ideas for the average gardener to take home and put into practice to keep a 'green' garden and use less---less water, less materials, less maintenance. Recycling, rainwater collection, solar power and drought adapted plants can all be combined into a harmonious whole."
Steve Gerischer, an award winning landscape designer, teacher, and current president of the Southern California Horticulture Society and board member of Pacific Horticulture Magazine, has been gardening locally since childhood. He has appeared on HGTV's 'Landscaper's Challenge' (his design was selected and installed) and formerly worked and lectured at Smith & Hawken in Beverly Hills, and Hortus in Pasadena. He now divides his time between creating landscapes with his company, Larkspur Garden Design, and lecturing on a wide variety of topics relating to gardening in Southern California. Current motto: "Get rid of the lawn"
Reuse, Recycle, Repose by Libby Simon Vintage Home & Garden
| 323.663.2600
"I love to mix styles, and admire, in particular, the clean lines and simplicity of the 1950s and 1960s design, especially for the small urban garden. I enjoy blending the textures of plant materials and in this Southern California friendly garden-succulents and cacti-with hardscape, especially constructed of materials that might be found on a site. See what you can find in your own backyard! I always think a thoughtful, eclectic table setting in the garden adds a wonderful level of detail and interest-again, mixing styles using flatware, dishes, and textiles. Our rich Southern California plant palette with its color, texture and shape is a great gift from nature. Every time I approach a new garden I'm grateful for this gift."
Former animation artist and producer, Libby Simon is happy to now be involved in the world of landscape design, garden antiques and historic preservation. She is the proud owner of a specimen cactus nursery and is presently a student at UCLA in the Landscape Architecture program. Libby owned the shop, Libby's Vintage Home & Garden, in Silver Lake and has been a vendor at the LA Garden Show for many years.
Styling the Urban Kitchen Garden by Julianna Roosevelt and Kevin Mack of An Edible Garden
| 310.291.1665
"We invite you to join us in two distinct edible gardens: one with a contemporary feel, the other slightly formal. Both make use of today's small urban spaces. In our garden pavilion see how to create your own individual space. With our climate and the proper care, you can turn any backyard, your back steps, a cement patio, or a sunny balcony into a refreshing spot for dining or simply relaxing. A spot filled with containers, small raised beds or edible frames, can provide you and your family with fresh food to enjoy and to share. Add a reflecting bowl or a fountain and some nighttime lighting and you have created another world. Come and explore the tools of the trade: healthy soil preparation, organic fertilizers, and the use of beneficial insects, heirloom tomatoes, potato sets, organic seeds and seedlings. See, touch, smell, even taste what all the fuss is about---experience everything you need to plan your own edible garden. What we choose to grow and how we do it is an individual experience. Come and find your style in our garden pavilion."
Julianna Roosevelt and Kevin Mack came together in 2008 to create An Edible Garden sensing a need to help families grow their own delicious organic vegetables, herbs and fruits. Twenty years of collective experience with their own companies, Gardens by Design and Lush Landscapes, designing Mediterranean-inspired gardens helped shape their vision. Promoting sustainability, lowering our carbon footprint, and being part of a growing community movement is our goal with each organic kitchen garden we create.
From a small raised bed to an edible frame hanging on a sunny apartment wall to extensive terraced vegetable beds, to fruit orchards and personal vineyards, the edible garden theme is the same. With six hours of sun somewhere on your property, you can grow food. And it can be done in a variety of ways and styles all enhancing the beauty of your home.
Out of Africa by Arboretum Superintendent Timothy Phillips and Arboretum staff and volunteers.
| 626.821.3222
"Two amazing new aloes will be planted at the entrance of the new Out of Africa entrance to the South African collection at The Arboretum. The biggest one is a wonderfully majestic Aloe bainesii and the other is a juvenile Aloe bainesii 'Neanderthaloe' whose stem will ultimately develop a very substantial base. The new aloes will be surrounded by swaths of smaller aloes, welcoming visitors onto the Aloe Trail where they can explore the South African collection. These plants thrive in the Mediterranean climate of coastal Southern California."
The Arboretum showcases over 180 different kinds of aloes within the Aloe Trail and adjacent Madagascar and Canary Islands plantings. These succulent plants with their leaf variations of soft to bright green gradations produce bright red, yellow and orange blooms during the cooler months of Southern California. From the commonly known aloe vera known for its healing properties to the majestic Aloe bainesii, you are sure to enjoy the Out of Africa experience.
