Theodore Payne Garden Tour Flyer

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

Garden Etiquette • 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

Free Butterfly Gardening Presentation 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.

Smarty plants.

Look for California Friendly plants at participating retailers near you.

Is your garden California Friendly? California Friendly plants thrive in our mild winters and warm, dry summers. They’re durable and beautiful without needing constant watering. Best of all, there are hundreds of California Friendly plants to choose from. They’re more eye-catching and more environmentally friendly than you may have imagined. Not only are they less thirsty, they also use less fertilizer and require less attention than most annuals and perennials. The Metropolitan Water District and the Family of Southern California Water Agencies

Raise your H2O IQ at bewaterwise.com. If you weren’t born with a green thumb, you can still learn how to be a California Friendly gardener at bewaterwise.com. There you’ll find a complete list of California Friendly plants, plus a sprinkler index, and even online landscaping courses. Find out how to plant a garden that uses less water, whether it’s just a few plants or the whole yard.

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Photography Policy 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.

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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 >> Thomas Guide 531-F3

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.

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Gottlieb 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 >> Thomas Guide 592-E5

From Sunset Blvd: Turn north onto N Beverly Dr, left on Shadow Hill Way, then straight ahead to Steven Way and right on Laurel Way. From SF Valley: Coldwater Canyon south, right on Shadow Hill Way, then straight ahead to Steven Way and right on Laurel Way.

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Rosen 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 >> Thomas Guide 631-D2

From 405 Fwy: Exit Sunset, go west for approx 2.5 mi to Mandeville Cyn Rd. Right on Mandeville, left on Westridge Rd. Go approx 1.5 mi, then left onto 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.

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Plachowski / Walsh 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 >> Thomas Guide 631-F7

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 16th.

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Sanchez 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 >> Thomas Guide 671-J3

From 10 Fwy W: Exit Cloverfield, left (south) on Cloverfield, right on Ocean Park, immediate left on 23rd St. Continue south approximately ¼ mile and turn left on Pier St.

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Zinner 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 >> Thomas Guide 631-E6

From 10 Fwy W: Exit Cloverfield, right (north) on Cloverfield, right on 26th St, left on Montana, right on 21st Pl. From 405 Fwy: Exit Wilshire Blvd west. West on Wilshire to 26th St. Right on 26th, left on Montatna, right on 21st Pl..

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garden / garden 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 >> Thomas Guide 671-H2

From 10 Fwy W: Exit Cloverfield, left (south) on Cloverfield, right on Pico, left on 20th St, right on Pearl St. Use parking lot at east end of block if street parking is full.

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Drexler 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 >> Thomas Guide 672-C5

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 turn left. 4165 is the seventh house on the right.

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Robinson / Peterson 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 >> Thomas Guide 702-G2

From 405 Fwy S: Exit Howard Hughes Pkwy. Go right at light, left on Sepulveda, right on 80th St, left on El Manor Ave. House is on corner of 80th Pl.

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Ballona Freshwater Marsh Preserve 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 >> Thomas Guide 702-C1

From 405 Fwy S: Exit Jefferson Blvd and go west past Lincoln Blvd. Make a legal U-turn and return east on Jefferson. Before Culver, look for black chainlink 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.

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Ballona Wetlands Dunes 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 >> Thomas Guide 702-B2

From 90 Fwy W: Go to end of fwy, go south on Lincoln Blvd to Jefferson Blvd, turn right on Jefferson and continue until it merges with Culver Blvd. 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.

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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 >> Thomas Guide 793-A1

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 on Linda Dr, left on Clearsite. From 405 Fwy S: Exit Hawthorne and turn right. Go 3.2 mi south, then turn right on Torrance, left on Palos Verdes Blvd, left on Linda Dr, right on Clearsite.

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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 >> Thomas Guide 796-F2

From 605 Fwy S: Exit Spring St. Turn left at first light into Nature Center entrance. 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.

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Gilliland 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 >> Thomas Guide 503-J4

From 210 Fwy E: Exit Sunland and turn left on Foothill. Continue on Foothill, turn right on Mt. Gleason, left on McGroarty. 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.

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CSU Northridge

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Encino

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Malibu

Universal City

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Universal Studios

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Hollywood

Topanga State Park

405 Getty Center

Santa Monica

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South Pasadena

Dodger Stadium

Culver City

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San Gabriel

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Monterey Park

Los Angeles South Gate

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Hollywood Park

Los Angeles Int'l Airport

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Hawthorne

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Lawndale Gardena

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CSU Dominguez Hills

Lakewood

Hermosa Beach

Torrance

Redondo Beach

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Palos Verdes Estates Rancho Palos Verdes

Long Beach Airport

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Point Vicente Lighthouse

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USC LA Coliseum

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Marina del Rey

Santa Anita Park

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Staples Center LAConvention Center

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West Hollywood

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Will Rogers 3 State Park Getty Villa Pacific Palisades

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LA Zoo

La Cañada Flintridge

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Long Beach Long Beach Convention Center Queen Mary

Knott's Berry Farm

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605 CSU Long Beach Seal Beach Naval Weapons Seal Beach Station

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Gilliland 7647 McGroarty Street, Tujunga, 91042

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Mackey 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 >> Thomas Guide 533-B1

From 5 Fwy N: Exit Glenoaks and turn right. Left on Roscoe, right on Valecrest. From 5 Fwy S: Exit Sunland and go straight. Left on Roscoe, right on Glenoaks, left on Roscoe (again), right on Valecrest.

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Callow 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 >> Thomas Guide 535-A2

From 210 FWY: Exit Angeles Crest Hwy and go north. Left on Lavender Ln, right on La Canada Blvd to the corner of La Canada and Journey’s End Dr. 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.

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Hessing / Bonfigli 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 >> Thomas Guide 535-J6

From 210 Fwy: Exit Lake, go north (toward hills) for 2 mi, cross Woodbury, then turn left on Alameda St.

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Maxwell / Dove 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 >> Thomas Guide 535-G4

From 210 Fwy: Exit Lincoln Ave and head north (toward hills). Turn right on Altadena Dr and left on Calanda Ave.

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Wickham 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 >> Thomas Guide 565-C5

From 134 Fwy E: Exit Figueroa and turn right. Take an immediate left onto Eagle Vista Dr. House is on left. From 134 Fwy W: Exit Figueroa/Colorado, take Colorado offramp and turn right at the first signal onto Eagle Vista Dr. House is two blocks up on right.

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Sovich 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 >> Thomas Guide 534-H4

From 2 Fwy: Exit Verdugo Blvd (NOT Verdugo Rd), go left and proceed to Verdugo Rd. Left on Verdugo and continue south about ¾ mile to Vickers Dr. 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.

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Araujo 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 >> Thomas Guide 534-H6

From 2 Fwy N: Exit Mountain and turn left. Stay in right lane and turn right on Canada Blvd. Stay in left lane of Canada at Y-intersection with Verdugo. Right on Woodland. 1727 is the fifth house on the left.

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Swedenburg 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 >> Thomas Guide 594-D1

From 5 Fwy N: Exit Los Feliz Blvd and head east. Turn right on Glenfeliz and continue as it curves left past a five-way intersection. At the stop sign, turn right onto Griffith View.

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Miller / Coon 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

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Scanlon 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 >> Thomas Guide 594-E6

From 2 Fwy S: Go to the end of the freeway and exit onto Glendale Bl south. Left on Scott, left on Echo Park, right on Lucretia. 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.

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Thraves 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 >> Thomas Guide 562-H7

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

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Taylor 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 >> Thomas Guide 561-H4

From 405 Fwy N: Exit Ventura Blvd. Go left on Sepulveda, cross Ventura, and go right on Moorpark, left on Columbus. From 101 Fwy S: Exit Sepulveda and go left. Turn left on Camarillo (at the traffic light), right on Columbus. Park on Camarillo. There is no parking on Columbus.

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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 >> Thomas Guide 562-A5

From 101 Fwy: Exit Van Nuys, head south, cross Ventura Blvd to the Tintersection with Valley Vista. Go left on Valley Vista, right at first traffic light (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.

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Molinaro 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 >> Thomas Guide 561-D5

From 101 Fwy: Exit Hayvenhurst, proceed south to Lanai Rd, turn uphill on Lanai and travel south over hill to canyon bottom. Turn right on Hayvenhurst. Park at the end of the road.

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Entz 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 >> Thomas Guide 501-F2

From 405 Fwy N and 5 Fwy N / S: Exit San Fernando Mission Blvd and head west (right from 405 and 5). Turn left on Gaynor.

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Kirby 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 >> Thomas Guide 590-B4

From 101 Fwy: Exit Topanga and go south, continuing on Topanga past Mulholland. Hillside Dr is across from Froggies. Turn onto Hillside Dr and continue up this narrow road to 20730.

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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. nurseries were the first to offer a diverse selection of native plants, and his talks inspired Garden His Tour program. many across Southern California to preserve and research native plants. Through this Tour, s Angeles we celebrate rrard 323 344 1558his legacy and see his vision at work in these homes and public spaces.

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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 [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

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Crescenta Valley Water District and the

Family of Foothill Municipal Water Agencies

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 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. 4. R  eplace a portion of your lawn with beautiful native and California Friendly Plants. Saves 1,000 to 1,800 gallons 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%. 10. R  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

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: [email protected] Web site: www.theodorepayne.org

this is your ticket and guide to the fourth annual theodore payne

 native plant garden tour

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