I have featured Rob Proctor and David Macke's garden before in this blog, but on a horribly sunny day: I drop by frequently, and have masses of pictures, and really ought to do right by this amazing garden--but at least you can get a taste of it this week. I dropped in again, middle of the day (blazing sun) but the clouds came over and I dashed around and got a few pictures...
Of course, it's a lush, "English" seeming garden--but filled with drought tolerant perennials and shrubs (some spectacular specimens)--a real tour-de-force: check in at Tagawa's and you can get tickets for a tour in a few weeks (they do it every year to support the Animal Shelters). A visit here is always a delight!
These pictures don't really need a commentary: the garden is just outrageous! Just come on the tour!
That's awesome. I hope he doesn't mind me copying a few ideas, there might not be enough room for a thyme parterre here but I'm going to try fitting in something similar!
ReplyDeleteThe view including the Thyme parterre...wow! I met Proctor 20+ years ago in ABQ, showing him some early xeriscape collections near where he was speaking.
ReplyDeleteI think Rob and David would be honored if you used some of their combos in your garden, Bittster! And I must take you out there when you come our way again, David: Rob and David do the English Garden thing with a minimum of water: it's inspiring!
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