NativePlantGardenTour

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  Discover he beauty of Californi a native plants !

saturday, april 28, and sunday, april 29, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Garden Etiquette Free Butterfly Gardening Presentation

• Please respect property and gardens
• Stay on marked walkways and paths
• Do not damage plants or take cuttings
• No pets
• No smoking
• Children are welcome if properly supervised
• Please be sensitive to neighbors of the gardens
when parking
Saturday, April 28, 6:30 p.m.
Learn the art of gardening for butterflies from the experts, Chris and
Trish Meyer of Wildscaping.com. The presentation is free to Tour ticket
holders and will be held at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood
Boulevard, Hollywood, 90027.
The Garden Tour is sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District,
Crescenta Valley Water District, and Toyota, with additional support
from advertisers inside this brochure.
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Photography Policy
Sat
urday, April 28
All pictures taken should be for your personal use only. Please obtain written permission of individual garden owners before
publishing any photos. Please note that photography is not allowed at some gardens—see individual descriptions below.

1 Tillman Berm Garden

6100 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, 91406
With virtually no irrigation, this garden demonstrates truly water-wise landscaping with 100% California native plants
that represent the local style of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Directions >> From 101 Fwy: Exit Haskell, head north to Burbank Blvd. Go right (east) on Burbank to Woodley Ave,
then go left (north) on Woodley to 1600.
Thomas Guide
531-F3
garden is accessible | sorry, no bathroom | photography allowed for personal use only | new to tour
clay See key to garden features below

Gottlieb
2 1356 Laurel Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Established in 1991, this wonderful garden has many mature specimens that provide food
and habitat for native birds, butterflies, and insects. A steep slope behind the home showcases
plant species that work particularly well for hillside stabilization and erosion control. Be sure
to see the impressive collection of succulents. Wheelchair accessibility is limited in the backyard.
Directions >> From Sunset Blvd: Turn north onto N Beverly Dr, left on Shadow Hill Way,
Thomas Guide then straight ahead to Steven Way and right on Laurel Way.
592-E5 From SF Valley: Coldwater Canyon south, right on Shadow Hill Way, then
straight ahead to Steven Way and right on Laurel Way.
garden is 65% accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
nwf See key to garden features below

Rosen
3 1968 Westridge Road, Brentwood, 90049—DO NOT PARK IN DRIVEWAY
“California natural” best describes this 18,000-square-foot, five-year-old garden conceived,
installed, and maintained by a professional landscape company. The garden features several
slopes and has many mature California lilac, matilija poppy, and flannel bush.

Directions >> From 405 Fwy: Exit Sunset, go west for approx 2.5 mi to Mandeville Cyn Rd.
Thomas Guide Right on Mandeville, left on Westridge Rd. Go approx 1.5 mi, then left onto
631-D2 Westridge Terr. Park on Westridge Terr. Walk back to Westridge Rd and turn
right to 1968 Westridge. Walk down to house. DO NOT PARK IN DRIVEWAY.
accessible by prior arrangement—call Carmen at (818) 768-1802 | sorry, no bathroom | photography not allowed | new to tour
See key to garden features below

  Key to Garden Features

clay nwf

butterfly bird  slopes clay soil water aromatic containers oaks sustainable natural/ child-friendly
habitat habitat   features materials restoration
National Wildlife Federation Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat

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 Saturday Gardens
Plachowski / Walsh
4 703 16th Street, Santa Monica, 90402
This 7,500-square-foot eclectic, clever, fun garden is divided into four “rooms,” including a
mountain and desert area in the back complete with a teepee, small “river,” and grape arbor.
Look for Zen-inspired features and special materials including antique manhole covers,
recycled concrete pathways and benches, artist-designed iron fencing, and more.

Directions >> From 10 Fwy W: Exit Cloverfield, go right (north) on Cloverfield, right on
26th, left on Santa Monica Blvd, right on 17th, left on Montana, right on
Thomas Guide
16th.
631-F7
garden is accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | new to tour
See key to garden features on page 3

Sanchez
5 2344 Pier Avenue, Santa Monica, 90405
While young (planted in spring 2006), the 1,500-square-foot backyard garden is well planned
for current enjoyment and future growth (though some thinning may be necessary). The
professional landscape company that designed, installed, and maintains the space has included
a small Carex (sedge) lawn/meadow and coastal California natives with the goal of sustainability.
Directions >> From 10 Fwy W: Exit Cloverfield, left (south) on Cloverfield, right on Ocean
Thomas Guide Park, immediate left on 23rd St. Continue south approximately ¼ mile and
671-J3 turn left on Pier St.

garden is accessible | sorry, no bathroom | photography not allowed | new to tour

clay See key to garden features on page 3

Zinner
6 528 21st Place, Santa Monica, 90402
For this 1937 Cecil Gale-designed home with beautiful Spanish detail, the garden owners have
installed a drought-tolerant garden emphasizing native plants. Features include drip irrigation,
mulched beds, water-permeable decomposed gravel pathways, a satellite-driven irrigation
controller, and an underground cistern disguised as a dry riverbed that catches runoff.
Directions >> From 10 Fwy W: Exit Cloverfield, right (north) on Cloverfield, right on 26th
Thomas Guide St, left on Montana, right on 21st Pl. From 405 Fwy: Exit Wilshire Blvd west.
631-E6 West on Wilshire to 26th St. Right on 26th, left on Montatna, right on 21st Pl..

garden is accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
See key to garden features on page 3

garden / garden
7 1718 and 1724 Pearl Street, Santa Monica, 90405
Santa Monica’s public demonstration gardens, known as garden/garden, opened in May 2004.
Adjacent front yards show two different approaches: a “California-friendly” garden with native
plants, a dry creek bed, and efficient irrigation, and a “traditional” garden. The native garden
uses seven times less water and costs 50 percent less to maintain than the traditional garden.
Directions >> From 10 Fwy W: Exit Cloverfield, left (south) on Cloverfield, right on Pico,
Thomas Guide left on 20th St, right on Pearl St. Use parking lot at east end of block if street
671-H2 parking is full.

garden is accessible | sorry, no bathroom | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
See key to garden features on page 3

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Drexler
8 4165 McConnell Boulevard, Mar Vista, 90066
This garden was designed with homeowner and designer collaboration to get rid of lawn and
create a natural, coastal sage scrub garden. Although installed in March and August of 2006,
plants are filled in and mature-looking.

Directions >> From 405 Fwy S: Exit Venice, left (south) on Sawtelle Blvd, right on
Washington Blvd (NOT Washington Pl). Go approx 1 mile to McConnell and
Thomas Guide
turn left. 4165 is the seventh house on the right.
672-C5
garden is accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | new to tour
clay See key to garden features on page 3

Robinson / Peterson
9 8069 El Manor Avenue, Westchester, 90045
A five-year-old, 4,000-square-foot garden winds around the house. Dealing with roots of the
large, mature sycamore has been a challenge met with ingenuity and determination, resulting
in a lovely, eclectic collection of native plants that attract birds and butterflies.
Directions >> From 405 Fwy S: Exit Howard Hughes Pkwy. Go right at light, left on
Thomas Guide Sepulveda, right on 80th St, left on El Manor Ave. House is on corner of
702-G2 80th Pl.

garden is partially accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | new to tour
clay See key to garden features on page 3

Ballona Freshwater Marsh Preserve

10 Southwest of intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Lincoln Boulevard, 90094
The preserve is a 23-acre, four-year-old constructed freshwater marsh with riparian woodland
and coastal sage scrub. It has become an oasis for native birds. More than 180 species have been
observed since 2003. As of 2006, 16 native species have nested and successfully raised young
in the marsh, which is what this garden was designed for: to provide wildlife habitat and use
natural wetland ecosystem processes to treat local urban runoff and help improve the quality
of water entering Ballona Creek and Santa Monica Bay.
Directions >> From 405 Fwy S: Exit Jefferson Blvd and go west past Lincoln Blvd. Make a
Thomas Guide legal U-turn and return east on Jefferson. Before Culver, look for black chain-
702-C1 link fence on your right that is parallel to the trail of the Freshwater Marsh.
Park anywhere along the curb, as indicated by the “Visitor Parking” signs.
garden is not accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | new to tour

clay See key to garden features on page 3

Ballona Wetlands Dunes

11 303 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey, 90292
This nine-acre natural dunes habitat with native coastal plants has benefited from 10 years of
restoration work by volunteers. It is a functioning ecosystem that attracts native fauna. Look for
examples of plants (including some rare species) that will fit into a coastal home garden.
Directions >> From 90 Fwy W: Go to end of fwy, go south on Lincoln Blvd to Jefferson
Thomas Guide Blvd, turn right on Jefferson and continue until it merges with Culver Blvd.
702-B2 Continue on Culver to 303 Culver (Gordon’s Market). Turn right into parking
lot and drive to the back and go right into dirt parking lot for the dunes.
garden is not accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | new to tour

See key to garden features on page 3

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12 Len
5614 Clearsite Street, Torrance, 90505
This young (two-year-old) garden is part of a larger remodel of the home and property.
At the owners’ request, the designer turned a weed-strewn property into one that emphasizes
drought-tolerant plants that attract wildlife, especially butterflies. The front yard is almost
completely landscaped with natives and has a dry stream bed that draws rainwater away from
the house. The back yard is a mix of natives and Mediterranean plants and fruit trees.

Directions >> From 405 Fwy N: Exit Artesia (toward Redondo Beach). Turn right on Artesia,
left on Hawthorne Blvd, right on Torrance Blvd, left on Palos Verdes Blvd, left
Thomas Guide
on Linda Dr, left on Clearsite. From 405 Fwy S: Exit Hawthorne and turn
793-A1
right. Go 3.2 mi south, then turn right on Torrance, left on Palos Verdes Blvd,
left on Linda Dr, right on Clearsite.
garden is partially accessible | sorry, no bathroom | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
See key to garden features on page 3

13 El Dorado Nature Center

7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach, 90815
This is a large-scale (eight-acre) restoration garden representing oak woodland, coastal sage
scrub, and riparian woodland California native plant communities. See the garden only during
free docent-led tours at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Directions >> From 605 Fwy S: Exit Spring St. Turn left at first light into Nature Center
Thomas Guide entrance.
796-F2 From 605 Fwy N: Exit Willow/Katella. Go west on Willow to Studebaker. Right
on Studebaker, right on Spring. Look for Nature Center entrance on right.
From 405 Fwy N: Exit Palo Verde. Turn right on Palo Verde, right on Spring.
Look for Nature Center entrance on right.
From 405 Fwy S: Exit Studebaker, left lane (north). Left on Studebaker, right
on Spring. Look for Nature Center entrance on right.
For free parking, inform parking attendant that you are participating
in the Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour.
garden is not accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | new to tour

See key to garden features on page 3

Gilliland
14 7647 McGroarty Street, Tujunga, 91042
This garden started seven years ago and has blossomed to include more than 500 native species
with well over 2,500 plants. Encompassing 30,000 square feet of garden area, spanning three
residences and three adjoining lots, the owners’ (and Theodore Payne webmasters’) property
resembles a small botanical garden. They have chosen a less formal, wildlife-friendly look for
their garden that attracts more than 80 species of avian visitors year-round. In addition to
winged visitors, squirrels, jack rabbits, coyotes, and even an occasional bobcat frequent the yard.
Directions >> From 210 Fwy E: Exit Sunland and turn left on Foothill. Continue on Foothill,
Thomas Guide turn right on Mt. Gleason, left on McGroarty.
503-J4 From 210 Fwy W: Exit Lowell/Tujunga and go straight, bearing right onto
Tujunga Canyon Blvd near golf course. Go left on Foothill, left on Mt Gleason,
left on McGroarty. Park on the north side of the street only.
garden is partially accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
nwf See key to garden features on page 3

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Theodore 14
Payne 210
CSU Northridge 5 Foundation 2

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16
18
1 20 17
Burbank 21
La Cañada
Flintridge
Burbank-Glendale-
Van Nuys Pasadena Airport
101 210
Woodland Hills Encino
North Hollywood
North
Hollywood
Glendale Altadena

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26 Universal
134 Rose
Bowl Pasadena210
27 25 City LA Zoo 134
Universal 19
Studios 5 Cal Tech Santa Anita
Park 2
30 Hollywood San
Hollywood Griffith 22 23 Mission Marino
27 101 Observatory San Gabriel
Topanga 405 2
Bowl
South
State San
Park Getty Pasadena
Center West Hollywood 24 Gabriel
UCLA Beverly
Hills Dodger
Will Stadium
Rogers 3 Westwood CSU LA
Getty State Park Civic 10
Staples
Malibu Villa Pacific Center 710
Palisades Center Monterey Park
LAConvention
6 10 Center
4 Culver 10
Santa Monica 7
5
City USC
LA Coliseum
Venice
1 8
110 Los
Marina del Rey
90
Angeles Whittier
Inglewood
1110 9 South Gate 5

605
Los Angeles Hollywood
Int'l Airport Park
710
Watts Towers
105
1 La
Hawthorne Downey
105

Lawndale
Compton
405
Gardena
Manhattan Beach 91
Cerritos
CSU Dominguez Hills
Lakewood
Hermosa Beach Knott's
Redondo Beach
Torrance Carson Berry
Farm
12 Long Beach
Airport
710 Disn
13 & Ca
Lomita
1
Long CSU 605
Palos Verdes
Estates Rolling
Beach Long Beach

Hills 110 Long Beach

Convention Seal Beach
Rancho Center Naval
Palos Verdes Weapons
San Queen Seal Beach Station
Point Vicente Pedro Mary
Lighthouse
Ports O’Call
Village

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7647 McGroarty Street, Tujunga, 91042
See description and directions on page 6.

Mackey
15 8300 Valecrest Drive, Sun Valley, 91352
The design choices of the garden owner (a co-author of Care & Maintenance of Southern
California Native Plant Gardens) came out of the desire to create a sustainable landscape. Started
in 1997, this garden has evolved into a certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat with a native grass lawn,
recycled hardscape materials, harvested rainwater, and compost that givesthe local landfill a break.
Directions >> From 5 Fwy N: Exit Glenoaks and turn right. Left on Roscoe, right on
Thomas Guide Valecrest. From 5 Fwy S: Exit Sunland and go straight. Left on Roscoe, right
533-B1 on Glenoaks, left on Roscoe (again), right on Valecrest.

garden is partially accessible | sorry, no bathroom | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
nwf See key to garden features on page 3

Callow
16 1210 Journey’s End Drive, La Canada, 91011
The owners used a predominantly native plant palette to restore the landscape of this 1948
house designed by Lloyd Wright Jr. (son of Frank Lloyd Wright). The garden design transitions
from formal and architectural near the house to more naturalistic in the lower yard.
Directions >> From 210 FWY: Exit Angeles Crest Hwy and go north. Left on Lavender Ln,
Thomas Guide right on La Canada Blvd to the corner of La Canada and Journey’s End Dr.
535-A2 Park in driveway, on south side of Journey’s End, or on Vista del Valle
(east of La Canada Blvd and 1/2 block north of Journey’s End). Do not
park on north side of Journey’s End or on La Canada Blvd.
 garden is partially accessible | sorry, no bathroom | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
Hessing / Bonfigli
17 478 Alameda Street, Altadena, 91001
This young garden has a narrow, semi-formal layout. A decomposed granite path winds from
the street to a rammed-earth bench nestled below a mature oak, which anchors the garden.
Look for a dudleya-planted cliff, a bold art installation, wildflowers, and many fragrant plants.
Directions >> From 210 Fwy: Exit Lake, go north (toward hills) for 2 mi, cross Woodbury,
Thomas Guide then turn left on Alameda St.
535-J6
 garden is partially accessible | sorry, no bathroom | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
See key to garden features on page 3

Maxwell / Dove
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3093 Calanda Avenue, Altadena, 91001
Coastal sage scrub, woodland, and riparian plants populate this three-year-old front yard garden
with several different water features throughout.
Directions >> From 210 Fwy: Exit Lincoln Ave and head north (toward hills). Turn right on
Thomas Guide Altadena Dr and left on Calanda Ave.
535-G4
 garden is accessible | sorry, no bathroom | photography allowed for personal use only | new to tour
nwf See key to garden features on page 3

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Wickham
19 1358 Eagle Vista Drive, Eagle Rock, 90041
This garden has an eclectic collection of natives that evoke a cottage theme. The back yard
has a flowing red fescue lawn.
Directions >> From 134 Fwy E: Exit Figueroa and turn right. Take an immediate left onto
Thomas Guide Eagle Vista Dr. House is on left. From 134 Fwy W: Exit Figueroa/Colorado,
565-C5 take Colorado offramp and turn right at the first signal onto Eagle Vista Dr.
House is two blocks up on right.
garden is accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
See key to garden features on page 3

Sovich
20 3208 Castera Avenue, Glendale, 91208
The front garden reflects the Spanish/Mission Revival elements of the house. The back garden
has a semi-formal, symmetrical style. Both areas are somewhat young (less than 3 years old),
and they showcase plants that thrive and are beautiful with low water consumption.
Directions >> From 2 Fwy: Exit Verdugo Blvd (NOT Verdugo Rd), go left and proceed to
Thomas Guide Verdugo Rd. Left on Verdugo and continue south about ¾ mile to Vickers Dr.
534-H4 Go left at Vickers Dr through the median in Verdugo Rd—not well marked—
and go one block to Castera Ave. Right on Castera. 3208 is on the left and is
the second to last house on the block.
 garden is partially accessible | sorry, no bathroom | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
See key to garden features on page 3

Araujo
21 1727 Woodland Avenue, Glendale, 91208
Aggressive ivy once covered the sloping front yard. Today it boasts a collection of California
native plants full of life and color.
Directions >> From 2 Fwy N: Exit Mountain and turn left. Stay in right lane and turn right
Thomas Guide on Canada Blvd. Stay in left lane of Canada at Y-intersection with Verdugo.
534-H6 Right on Woodland. 1727 is the fifth house on the left.

 garden is accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | new to tour
nwf See key to garden features on page 3

Swedenburg
22 3758 Griffith View Drive, Atwater Village, 90039
This garden began to take shape seven years ago when the owners discovered Theodore Payne
and fell in love with California native plants. So began the demise of the front yard lawn. The
garden was planted to create a harmonious environment where endangered and rare plants,
along with many favorite native selections, can flourish and provide shelter and food for birds
and insects. This garden is located on the historic alluvial plain of the LA River; therefore, some
of the chaparral plants here tend to grow larger than they would in their native habitat.
Directions >> From 5 Fwy N: Exit Los Feliz Blvd and head east. Turn right on Glenfeliz and
Thomas Guide continue as it curves left past a five-way intersection. At the stop sign, turn
594-D1 right onto Griffith View.

 garden is partially accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
See key to garden features on page 3

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Miller / Coon
23 3245 Garden Avenue, Atwater Village, 90039
The front yard is an eight-year-old garden of manzanita, sage, and oak, and the back garden is
a four-year-old mix of natives and Mediterranean drought-tolerant plants. Both gardens were
created for their fragrance, color, native fauna attraction, and easy maintenance.
Directions >> From 5 Fwy: Exit Glendale Blvd and go northeast. Turn right on Garden Ave.
Thomas Guide
594-D1
front yard is accessible | sorry, no bathroom | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
See key to garden features on page 3

Scanlon
24 1751 Lucretia Avenue, Echo Park, 90026
Designed and installed by the owner over the last six years, this garden is planted with species
characteristic of the coastal sage scrub plant community. A sunny hillside slope is packed with
ideas for what to plant for slope stability, low water use, and wildlife habitat.
Directions >> From 2 Fwy S: Go to the end of the freeway and exit onto Glendale Bl south.
Thomas Guide Left on Scott, left on Echo Park, right on Lucretia.
594-E6 From 101 Fwy N: Exit Echo Park Ave/Glendale Blvd and go straight (north)
on Echo Park. Cross Sunset and go right on Lucretia Ave.
From 101 Fwy S: Exit Alvarado. Left (north) on Alvarado, right on Sunset, left
on Echo Park, and right on Lucretia Ave.
garden is not accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour

See key to garden features on page 3

Thraves
25 3562 Laurelvale Drive, Studio City, 91604
This 13-year-old, 6,600-square-foot garden is a shady woodland nestled into a hillside. Plants
thrive with very little supplemental irrigation under native walnut trees, providing habitat and
food for wildlife. Fallen and trimmed branches soften the hardscape. Sun powers a water feature.

Directions >> From 101 Fwy: Exit Laurel Canyon Blvd and head south, cross Ventura
Thomas Guide Blvd, and continue on Laurel Canyon. Go left at Canton Dr, keep left onto
562-H7 Laurelvale, and go to top of hill.

garden is not accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour

See key to garden features on page 3

Taylor
26 4748 Columbus Avenue, Sherman Oaks, 91403—park offsite
A love for native oaks led this homeowner to learn more about other natives and transform her
garden into a lovely retreat. Sages line the pathway to a small cabin in the backyard that is
sheltered by a coast live oak, giving the yard a wild “cabin in the woods” atmosphere. A beautiful
fountain greets visitors in the front garden, which is sunny and full of aromatic natives. Native
grape vines cover a fence, providing food for birds and people alike.
Directions >> From 405 Fwy N: Exit Ventura Blvd. Go left on Sepulveda, cross Ventura, and
Thomas Guide go right on Moorpark, left on Columbus. From 101 Fwy S: Exit Sepulveda
561-H4 and go left. Turn left on Camarillo (at the traffic light), right on Columbus.
Park on Camarillo. There is no parking on Columbus.
 garden is partially accessible | sorry, no bathroom | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
See key to garden features on page 3

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27 Meyer
4006 Milaca Place, Sherman Oaks, 91423
The landscaping here is for the benefit of wildlife. There are more than 400 varieties of California
native plants, plus compatible Mediterranean and Southwestern species, nearly every one
selected because a bird, butterfly, or critter could make use of it as food, shelter, or material to
raise young. For more information on this garden, please visit www.wildscaping.com.
Directions >> From 101 Fwy: Exit Van Nuys, head south, cross Ventura Blvd to the T-
Thomas Guide intersection with Valley Vista. Go left on Valley Vista, right at first traffic light
562-A5 (Beverly Glen), left on Millbrook, right on Milaca Pl.
Park head-in in cul de sac in front of house to save space. Parking in
driveway is okay, but please do not block neighbors. No parking on
east side of Milaca before cul de sac.
garden is not accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour

nwf See key to garden features on page 3

Molinaro
28 4300 Hayvenhurst Drive, Encino, CA 91436
This 42,400-square-foot hillside of black walnut woodland with wildflowers, perennials, and
coastal sage scrub was established in 1998.
Directions >> From 101 Fwy: Exit Hayvenhurst, proceed south to Lanai Rd, turn uphill
Thomas Guide on Lanai and travel south over hill to canyon bottom. Turn right on
561-D5 Hayvenhurst. Park at the end of the road.

garden is not accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | new to tour

clay See key to garden features on page 3

Entz
29 10900 Gaynor Avenue, Granada Hills, 91344
The owners of this garden reworked their once-flat lot into a picturesque, gently sloping
landscape. Tall oaks initially planted from acorns now provide privacy for the homeowners and
sanctuary for wildlife. Several endangered and rare species thrive in this certified Backyard
Wildlife Habitat. The spring wildflower display is spectacular.
Directions >> From 405 Fwy N and 5 Fwy N / S: Exit San Fernando Mission Blvd and head
Thomas Guide west (right from 405 and 5). Turn left on Gaynor.
501-F2
 garden is partially accessible | bathroom available | photography allowed for personal use only | returning to tour
nwf See key to garden features on page 3

Kirby
30 20730 Hillside Drive, Topanga, 90290
Oak woodland and chaparral define the look of this 30,000-square-foot garden built into a
hillside. There are several mature manzanitas and California lilacs, as well as toyon, oaks, conifers,
sages, and wildflowers.
Directions >> From 101 Fwy: Exit Topanga and go south, continuing on Topanga past
Thomas Guide Mulholland. Hillside Dr is across from Froggies. Turn onto Hillside Dr and
590-B4 continue up this narrow road to 20730.

garden is not accessible | sorry, no bathroom | photography allowed for personal use only | new to tour

See key to garden features on page 3

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 Thank You
Many thanks to you for attending the fourth annual Theodore Payne Foundation Native Plant Garden Tour, to the participants for opening
their wonderful gardens, to our volunteers for sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm, and to our sponsors for their assistance in making
this year’s Tour possible.

About the Gardens on the Tour

Each contains at least 50 percent California native plants, revealing their beauty, practicality,
and environmentally friendly qualities, as well as a wide range of design expression, from
formal to natural. Each is a true labor of love and represents the vision of its gardener to
create a place in harmony with Southern California’s climate, vegetation, and wildlife.

Celebrating the Legacy of Theodore Payne

Theodore Payne came to California in 1893 and fell in love with our landscape. He devoted
for much of his life to helping Californians see the exceptional beauty of their natural heritage.
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nurseries were the first to offer a diverse selection of native plants, and his talks inspired
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many across Southern California to preserve and research native plants. Through this Tour,
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Share Your Thoughts/Get in Touch With Us
If you have feedback or suggestions about the Tour, the Tour brochure, ideas for new
gardens, or if you’d like to learn how to become a sponsor of next year’s Tour, please e-mail
Carmen at programs@theodorepayne.org. We would love to hear from you!

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 Crescenta Valley
Water District
and the
Family of Foothill
Municipal Water Agencies
want to remind you to
 conserve water
this summer!
You can find water conservation tips and information on
how to keep your yard beautiful while using less water at
www.bewaterwise.com
Water Conservation Tips
1. U
 se only as much water on your lawn as you need to. Step on your grass—if it springs back when you
lift your foot, it doesn’t need water. Use the watering calculator and watering index to learn just how
much you should water. Saves 750 to 1,500 gallons a month.

2. Fix leaky faucets, plumbing joints, and your sprinkler system. Saves 20 gallons a day for every leak stopped.

3. Install a new “smart” sprinkler controller that figures out the right amount of water for your landscape based on
information about your plants and garden environment.

 eplace a portion of your lawn with beautiful native and California Friendly Plants. Saves 1,000 to 1,800 gallons
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a month, depending on your climate.

5. Replace your old washing machine with a new, high-efficiency model. Saves 20 to 30 gallons per load.

6. Run only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher. Saves 300 to 800 gallons a month.

7. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks. Saves 150 gallons or more each time.

8. Shorten your showers. Even a 1–2 minute reduction can save up to 700 gallons per month.

9. If you have a swimming pool, use a cover. You will cut the loss of water by evaporation by 90%.

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 epair dripping faucets and leaky toilets. Dripping faucets can waste up to 2,000 gallons of water
each year in the average home. Leaky toilets can waste as much as 200 gallons per day.
 Welcome to the fourth annual Theodore Payne
Native Plant Garden Tour!
This brochure is your ticket and guide to the two-day Tour, a self-guided journey through some of
the most beautiful Los Angeles area gardens containing at least 50 percent California native plants.

How to Get the Most from Your Tour

The gardens are divided into two groups—one group open
Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and a second
group open Sunday, April 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Use the
descriptions and map inside to plan your own personalized tour.
Bring this brochure with you to show as your entry ticket
at each garden. For plant lists and more photos, please see our
Garden Tour Web site at www.theodorepayne.org/Tour/tour.html.

About the Theodore Payne Foundation

Founded in 1960 to carry on the work of California native plant
pioneer and preservationist Theodore Payne, the Theodore Payne
Foundation is a nonprofit retail California native plant nursery,
book and seed store, and education center open to the general
public year-round. Come to our Sun Valley location to learn more
about us or visit our extensive Web site, www.theodorepayne.org,
to see a vast amount of plant information, our weekly nursery
inventory, Wildflower Hotline details, a calendar of upcoming
classes and events, and so much more.
Printed on recycled paper
The Robinson/Peterson garden in Westchester, open Saturday, April
28, overflows with colorful and aromatic sage blossoms (see page 5
for details).
2007 Garden Tour Committee
Carmen Wolf, Coordinator Ken Gilliland, Webmaster
Acorn Publishing, Design Services Keith Malone, Consultant
Theodore Payne Foundation Staff and Board, Tour Assistance
Acorn Publishing, www.acornpubs.com

Theodore Payne Foundation

for Wild Flowers and Native Plants, Inc.
10459 Tuxford Street
Sun Valley, California 91352-2126

Tel: (818) 768-1802 Fax: (818) 768-5215

Wildflower Hotline: (818) 768-3533
E-mail: info@theodorepayne.org
Web site: www.theodorepayne.org

this is your ticket and guide to the

fourth annual theodore payne
 native plant garden tour