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Thank you everybody who came to our fabulous Mother’s Day Party last weekend! I always say Mother’s Day is my favorite party at the nursery and this year was no exception. Everyone is always in such a splendid mood and the gardens are at their showiest!

Glorious Spring!

: Fortuna dressed in her Mother’s Day floozie finest!

We are always so delighted and touched to see so much love and so many big happy smiles all around us.

Mom and Daughter in law are all smiles.

Everything looks better upsidedown!

Give your mama a squeeze and say cheese!

And, as always, we had so much fun with our big Queen for a Day winners and thrill-seeking Musical Chairs contestants!

Saturday's Queens for a Day won 15 minutes of FREE shopping!

The last gardener sitting wins a $100 gift certificate!

I felt like I won the grand prize when one of our visitors showed up in my ultimate dream car – a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere. Lovingly restored, it was turquoise inside and out with gold lame interior trim. Be still my beating heart! I even got to go for a spin around the parking lot!

And then the day got even better when my eldest son surprised me by showing up at the nursery on Sunday. Without warning, he had driven up from LA, making me the happiest mom in the world!

Me and my big boy!

Watch a slideshow of our Mother’s Day Extravaganza!

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Spring at The Wave Garden

4 May

Great news! Kellee Adams of Dig-It Landscape Design and the plantswoman behind the Wave Garden is speaking at our Mother’s Day Party on Sunday, May 8 at 11 am! She’ll be sharing her fun and creative approach to “Plant Marriages” using “show-off” contrast combos, color and texture that you can bring to your own garden. Don’t miss it!

Sweeping views of San Pablo Bay, wave-inspired peach-tinted concrete walls, hand-forged wrought iron metalwork and delightful sculptures wow visitors who step through the gates at the Wave Garden in Point Richmond, CA.

Entrance to the Wave Garden, Point Richmond

Winding paths and rich textures greet visitors

A frequent visitor to our nursery, designer Kellee Adams has created a wonder-filled refuge for birds, butterflies, bees and people. And good news – it’s open to the public!

Visiting with Kellee this week, we were inspired by her artful and sophisticated plant groupings featuring many South African and Canary Island favorites. With a background in graphic design, Kellee is a master at combining texture and contrast while still tantalizing the eye with plentiful blooms.

Leucospermum 'Spider'

Cuphea llavea "Bat Face Cuphea" blooming its heart out last September

Low water and low maintenance, no view-blocking trees and lots of blooms were the only instructions from the owners, Jeanne and Vern Doellstedt, who bought the lot to prevent it from being developed into another house. They initially hired concrete artist Victor Amador to build paths, staircases and terraces around a beloved sculpture of a whale’s tail by artist Douglas Purdy. Wrought iron railings and gates by local blacksmith Bobby Sharpe added a grounded but whimsical touch.

The garden was built around this bronze sculpture by artist Douglas Purdy.

Kellee was given the freedom to put her artistic talents to work. We very much like how she successfully incorporates bold succulents into her design, often softening them with smaller bloomers and more delicately foliaged plants.

A study in contrast - cute little Pelargonium and bold Aeonium.

Chondropetalum and Euphorbia creating lighting drama!

Kellee explained to us how she enjoys juxtaposing contrasting plants that capture light and dark, bringing excitement and dimension to the senses. We’ll let Kellee explain it herself:

The Wave Garden is located at the end of Grandview Court in Point Richmond and parking is extremely limited. If you visit, please be respectful.