Tag Archives: gardening

Relax, Play & Entertain Show Garden 2, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California

Posted on by
Reply

An indoor retail display features outdoor furniture and decor set within a brightly lit shopping mall environment. In the foreground, a brown wicker sofa is layered with white cushions, several patterned throw pillows in beige and blue, and a light-colored blanket. To the left, large black rectangular planters hold dense green shrubs next to gold-colored lanterns. lanterns. A stone-textured counter stands to the right, topped with a stainless steel pizza oven and various decorative items.

RELAX, PLAY & ENTERTAIN

Step inside your new outdoor living space. Bring the comfort of home to the yard while you lounge on your shaded outdoor bed and take in the garden sights. Lovely shade trees and native and low-water plants create garden rooms that welcome children and pets with treats and water play areas. Later, enjoy your private shower under the sun and then sip beverages while you enjoy appetizers and pizza from your kitchen. Watch the sun go down on a perfect day as you bring the inside to your outdoor retreat.

Designed by Perfect Circle Gardens & Interiors

The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show

Follow me on Instagram at @douglaswelch, @dewdesignphoto, @agardenersnotebook and Pixelfed.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Related posts:

Lake and Bridge View 2, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography] Nurtured by Spring Floral Display 2, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] Lantern, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California Idyllwild Gardens View, Idyllwild, California [Photography] View. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography]

Azalea Flowers, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Prints Available]

Posted on by
Reply

A close-up photograph shows a dense cluster of pink and purple flowers. The blossoms range in color from vibrant magenta to pale pink with darker pink markings near their centers. Many petals feature white edges and delicate dark pink speckles or streaks. Thin stamens extend from the center of several flowers, which are interspersed with dark green leaves. The overlapping blooms fill the entire frame.

Follow me on Instagram at @douglaswelch, @dewdesignphoto, and @agardenersnotebook and Pixelfed.

Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

ORDER PRINTS NOW

Cfp,small,black,off white,box20,square product,1000x1000. Carp,small,square product,1000x1000.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Related posts:

Nurtured by Spring Floral Display, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] Clivia Flowers, Rancho Los Alamitos, California [Photography] California Room Garden, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] California Room Garden 2, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] View. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography]

Lantern, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California

Posted on by
Reply

A black and white photograph shows a multi-tiered stone pagoda situated within a lush, wooded garden. The scene is framed by the thick, textured trunk of a tree on the right and large branches arching across the top of the frame. In the center, the small stone structure stands among various trees and plants. A large rock rests in the midground, surrounded by leafy groundcover and ferns. The background consists of dense, overlapping foliage and more trees.

Follow me on Instagram at @douglaswelch, @dewdesignphoto, and @agardenersnotebook and Pixelfed.

Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Related posts:

Nurtured by Spring Floral Display, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] View. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography] California Room Garden, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] California Room Garden 2, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] Lobelia Flowers, Helena Avenue Bakery, Santa Barbara, California [Photography]

Welcoming Family Retreat Show Garden, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California

Posted on by

 

RELAX, PLAY & ENTERTAIN

Step inside your new outdoor living space. Bring the comfort of home to the yard while you lounge on yc shaded outdoor bed and take in the garden sights. Lovely shade trees, native and low-water plants create garden rooms that welcome children and pets with treats and water play areas. Later enjoy your private shower under the sun and then sip beverages while you enjoy appetizers and pizza from your chef’s kitchen. Watch the sun go down on a perfect day as you bring the inside to your outdoor retreat.

Designed by Perfect Circle Gardens & Interiors

The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show

Follow me on Instagram at @douglaswelch, @dewdesignphoto, @agardenersnotebook and Pixelfed.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Related posts:

Nurtured by Spring Floral Display 2, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] View. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography] Idyllwild Gardens View, Idyllwild, California [Photography] California Room Garden 3, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] Guzmania Flower, Idyllwild, California [Photography]

Lake and Bridge View 2, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography]

Posted on by

A vertical photograph shows a lush, green garden featuring a small stream and an arched bridge. In the center, a white, low-arched bridge with horizontal railings spans across a narrow waterway. The dark water of the stream reflects the surrounding greenery and contains several pink water lilies on floating green lily pads. Manicured evergreen shrubs, rocks, and patches of purple flowers line the edges of the water. A variety of tall, dense green trees and pine branches frame the scene against a blue sky with light clouds.

Follow me on Instagram at @douglaswelch, @dewdesignphoto, and @agardenersnotebook and Pixelfed.

Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Related posts:

Lobelia Flowers, Helena Avenue Bakery, Santa Barbara, California [Photography] View. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography] Nurtured by Spring Floral Display, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] From My Shop “Rhododendron Splendor with Raindrops” Prints and More! California Room Garden, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography]

Welcoming Family Retreat Show Garden, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California

Posted on by

A large dark wood wall serves as a shelving unit for numerous small potted plants and three hanging woven lanterns. Attached to this structure is a wooden bench adorned with several decorative pillows in shades of white, blue, and green. The foreground contains a stone bench surrounded by manicured green bushes, copper-colored copper-colored pathway lights, and large ceramic jugs on a brick and gravel path.

WELCOMING FAMILY RETREAT

Designed with families in mind, this inviting outdoor space blends creativity, comfort and natural beauty.

A sculptural mix of wood and stone seating creates a relaxed spot for parents while children explore a charming sandbox and a large outdoor chalkboard made for imaginative play. A shaded pergola shelters a cozy built-in banquette, perfect for storytelling or watching the kids play. Beautiful potted trees soften the space and add a sense of garden elegance, creating a welcome retreat for both children and adults to enjoy the outdoors together.

Designed by Skylines Landscapes

The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show

Follow me on Instagram at @douglaswelch, @dewdesignphoto, @agardenersnotebook and Pixelfed.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Related posts:

Nurtured by Spring Floral Display 2, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] California Room Garden 3, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] Idyllwild Gardens View, Idyllwild, California [Photography] View. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography] Guzmania Flower, Idyllwild, California [Photography]

Nurtured by Spring Floral Display 2, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography]

Posted on by

A large, vertical floral and wildlife sculpture stands in the center of a multi-level, brightly lit shopping atrium. The centerpiece features a tree- tree-like structure with branches covered in clusters of pinkish-purple flowers and white spherical blossoms, accented by figurines of birds in flight and a deer. Below the branches, animal figures like squirrels are nestled among mossy surfaces alongside patches of yellow wildflowers and green ferns. The base of the installation is a large, textured brown mound surrounded by dense greenery and more yellow flowers. In the background, multiple curved balconies of the mall are visible under a blue dome ceiling, with people walking along the lower levels behind a gold-colored railing.

“Welcome to the California ‘Room’ Garden where there is no clear boundary between garden and room, no enclosed wall, no barrier – just a seamless transition that makes you feel relaxed and at ease while your field of vision fills with an intimate, meditative landscape. The composition is restrained, but never empty — every element feels intentional. This is a garden you don’t just visit – you live with. Designed by Saddleback College.”

The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show

Follow me on Instagram at @douglaswelch, @dewdesignphoto, @agardenersnotebook and Pixelfed.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Related posts:

California Room Garden 3, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] View. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography] From My Shop: “Queen Anne’s Lace Flowers” Prints and Products! From My Shop: “Butterfly in Spring” Prints and Products! Guzmania Flower, Idyllwild, California [Photography]

Lake and Bridge View, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography]

Posted on by

Bridge miller.

Follow me on Instagram at @douglaswelch, @dewdesignphoto, and @agardenersnotebook and Pixelfed.

Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Related posts:

View. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography] Nurtured by Spring Floral Display, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] Rhaphiolepis, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] California Room Garden, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] View. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography]

Boho Book Nook, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography]

Posted on by

A vertical, high-angle shot of an elaborate backyard-themed indoor display inside a shopping mall. In the foreground, a modern, woven white wicker chair sits on a patch of artificial green grass, facing away from the camera toward a cozy wooden structure. To the left of the chair is a rusted spherical metal fire pit with a lit candle inside. The centerpiece is a dark-stained wooden shed or cabana with an open front, arranged like an outdoor living room. Inside, a cream-colored sofa is styled with several floral and textured throw pillows under a glowing, pleated pendant light. An acoustic guitar rests on a stand in front of the cabana next to a gravel path. The display is lushly landscaped with potted trees, green shrubs, and small flowers in large white textured planters, all bordered by dark mulch and a wooden frame on a tiled mall walkway.

“A boho-inspired reading retreat featuring a raised deck with a cozy daybed, angled design lines, and a sculptural moon window. Warm textures, lush greenery, tranquil water and fire features create an inviting outdoor book nook perfect for relaxing, daydreaming and finishing that favorite chapter. Designed By Urban Ecology & Studio”

The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show

Follow me on Instagram at @douglaswelch, @dewdesignphoto, @agardenersnotebook and Pixelfed.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Related posts:

Guzmania Flower, Idyllwild, California [Photography] California Room Garden 3, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] View. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography] From My Shop: “Queen Anne’s Lace Flowers” Prints and Products! From My Shop: “Butterfly in Spring” Prints and Products!

Azaleas, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography]

Posted on by

Azalea miller.

Follow me on Instagram at @douglaswelch, @dewdesignphoto, and @agardenersnotebook and Pixelfed.

Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Related posts:

California Room Garden, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] California Room Garden 2, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography] View. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography] From My Shop “Rhododendron Splendor with Raindrops” Prints and More! Rhaphiolepis, Costa Mesa, California [Photography]