David’s Garden – San Diego, California
My garden is very personal and understated. At first, the sound of a small, unseen waterfall beckons to you. Climbing the steps, you begin to sense the garden’s magnetism, feel its intimacy and hear its sounds. It doesn’t shout, it whispers. Large slabs of stone set the scale; several are longer than 5 feet. Following the Zen runnel upstream, past five different water sounds, one must cross a moat before arriving at the door. Goldfish add delight.
My garden flowers throughout the entire year. In fall and winter, the Nuccio’s Camellias display their famous blossoms above the ever-blooming Begonias. In summer and fall, the Sages reign, while spring brings a riot from the Rhaphiolepis, Geranium, African Daisies, Lavender, Primrose and Pelargonium. Colored foliage and texture compliment the drifts of plantings.
