Elements of stone, metal, wood and plants engage the senses, as similar materials create two diverse environments-the Old World and New World. In an old world courtyard, water burbles, softly echoing against a ruined stone wall. Well-worn seating beckons against a ruined stone wall and beckons dreamers to contemplate antiquity. In the New World space, fountains of sleek copper flow from a curvaceous geometric wall. Surrounded by sculptural plants, an elegant table invites guests to linger. Lush plantings, including a Luma apiculata with aromatic leaves and sinuous cinnamon brown branches, envelope the garden. Lining the walls on both sides of the garden are mixed plantings of Melianthus major with large toothed-leaves.

Designed and constructed by:
Mary Te Selle
Quite Contrary Gardening
San Rafael CA
(415) 453-3533
www.quitecontrarygardening.com