Ellen's Jewelry & Textile Studio & Garden
Ellen and Karl bought their two-acre property in 1988, with a small fixer upper house, and no garden on it. It has been a continual project ever since. Over the years they improved the house, and built studios for Ellen and Karl, as well as various out buildings. A remodel/addition finished in 2008, using a contractor for the first time, completed the building projects. All of this left no time or money to plan and implement an overall landscape design.
The plantings, around the house and edging around a small clearing and shade garden, evolved bed by bed over the years. All of this time Ellen has been and continues to care for other peoples gardens. A walk around her garden reveals that 90% of the plants are started from divisions, cuttings and seeds. Some are plants no longer wanted by customers that Ellen found a place for at home.
There is a separate vegetable garden with a greenhouse and netted "berry house." Raised box beds are necessary, for vegetables as the property is scattered with Redwoods with hungry roots. This garden shows what a little money and a lot of patience can grow.
Garden Shop
On June 13, 10 am – 5 pm, browse the Mendocino Art Center's Garden Shop, featuring a special sale on Mendocino Maples' gorgeous Japanese maples, Descanso Nurseries' beautiful hydrangeas and many other surprises!Evening Reception, June 13
This year the Garden Tour will be held on Mendocino's popular 2nd Saturday when art galleries in town hold artist receptions. Continue your great day of entertainment at the Mendocino Art Center, 5 pm to 8 pm. Hobnob with the exhibiting artists, nibble snacks, sip wine, and view the new gallery exhibits!
Banner Art/Cafe Beaujolais Gardens
Photo Credit: John Birchard
