This edible landscape was planted in October, 2012. The owners wanted a real family garden where their children could grow up in touch with nature. They designed and build the fence, pergola, raised boxes and chicken coup, and did research on raising chickens and organic gardening.
They called upon garden
designer Linda McKendry to help guide them
with the design
concept and choice
of plants.
The old water thirsty turf
was replaced by native sod, which reduces
water use by 50%. Front garden beds were filled with Mediterranean and California native
plants interspersed with herbs and edibles.
In the back garden
a fence planted
with Rosa
'Polka' , Blackberry and Sweet peas separates
the area where the chickens roam freely from the lawn. Raised beds are filled with rotating crops of seasonal vegetables. A blueberry hedge is a new addition while the old lemon tree continues to
provide a bounty of fruit.
This is a first year garden planted with love and attention to organic growing principles. You're invited to come and enjoy!
