Private Gardens of the Bay Area by Susan Lowry and Nancy Berner

Private Gardens of the Bay Area by Susan Lowry and Nancy Berner

This book came out in 2017.

This fantastic book was written by two incredible and accomplished garden writers: Susan Lowry and Nancy Berner. Marion Brenner, the marvelous landscape photographer, took all the photos. Together, this team toured over thirty-five San Francisco Bay Area private gardens.

Now, whether you’re in this part of the country or not, the enchanting beauty of Northern California will surely seduce you—it's a dreamscape for landscape designers and gardeners.

Susan and Nancy organized their book geographically. We follow along as they make their way from the San Francisco Peninsula to San Francisco, into Berkeley and Oakland, and then wrap up in Napa, Sonoma, and Marin. You’ll gain an appreciation for so much about this area: the micro-climates, the range of plants, the drought-tolerant natives, the rock gardens, and the endless supply of gorgeous backdrops.
This tour includes the 1911 masterpiece garden known as Green Gables, the salvia haven known as Big Swing, a jaw-dropping vertical garden in San Francisco, and many more. Susan and Nancy reveal the goals of each gardener and design secrets behind every garden.

This book is 256 pages of garden ideas. Susan and Nancy’s coffee-table book would be a fine gift for an avid California gardener or anyone who enjoys vicariously touring this horticultural paradise.

You can get a copy of Private Gardens of the Bay Area by Susan Lowry and Nancy Berner and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $35.