The Bench project is complete. The students worked very hard on the final day to complete the bench just in time for the garden graduation events. (see graduation posts) We are very proud of our new addition to the garden and the garden visitors are delighted with the results.
In conjunction with graduation this year, the Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Department awards ceremony was held here in the garden on Thursday, May 21st. We had a beautiful day, the garden looked it’s best, the lawn redesign worked well to accomodate the event and the bench from Prof. Linda Jewell’s building and materials class was a hit.
To view a timelapse movie of the event click HERE.
The Conservation Resource Studies graduation was held in the garden on Saturday, May 16th. We had a beautiful day, the garden looked stunning and the guests really enjoyed themselves and the garden.
To view a timelapse movie of the event click HERE.
Now blooming in the Mediterranean section at Blake Garden. The Mediterranean section is cared for by staff gardener Mike Frappier.
The drought tolerant section of the garden is situated on a west facing hillside with a fantastic view of the San Francisco Bay. This section has plants from California, the Mediterranean, Mexico, South Africa, Chile and Australia. It is a good place to view plants that require little water in our dry western climate. Even more importantly during these times of water reduction and rationing, there is always something in bloom or something of interest to see. The peak flowering season is usually March thru May.
– Mike
