Whoa!

My girlish horse obsession hit incredibly late and so this recent article in the LA Times has caused me some alarm!
Trading Equestrian Centers for parking lots? Whoa!
The more we can restrain suburban development the better for native plants, for integrity of the land, and for horses!
Support Equestrians! A friend just turned me on to a great organization called Taking The Reins geared toward building self-esteem and inspiring girls through interaction with horses!

Tony Duquette

Sadly, one garden I will never see is the garden seen here created by Hollywood Set, Jewelry, and Costume Designer as well as Interior Designer and all around incredible artist - Mr. Tony Duquette.



A fire in the 1990's destroyed the entire site, however, you can enjoy his work in an amazing book titled Tony Duquette. Check it out!

Summer Dreams

On this chilly, rainy Saturday in January I miss my July garden a little bit.

Lotusland!

One of the most fascinating gardens I've ever experienced - Lotusland. A former exotic plant nursery transformed with time and vision into an eclectic paradise by retired opera-singer and husband-collector Ganna Walska, Lotusland is 98 acres of theatric, other-worldly settings nestled just outside Santa Barbara, CA. Slim and I recently had the pleasure of a self-guided tour through this unforgettable garden.









all photos by Slim Evans