Karen & Jim Mittendorf

A lot has been packed into this garden and with every step there is something more to see. The Mittendorfs are gardeners at heart and love sharing their passion with family, friends and other gardeners.

Walk up the shady brick path to the iron gate and fencing that was bought while on a road trip in El Paso. Just inside is a cozy spot to enjoy an evening fire amongst some of their favorite Japanese maples and listen to the soothing sounds of the pond waterfall.

Continue around the garden shed, though the rabbit run to the backyard. Have a seat on the garden wall and hear the sounds of the waterfall table filling the dogs water bowl and their finch aviary bursting with activity.

They love to BBQ, eat alfresco next to the pond filled with Koi and sometimes enjoy a movie night on the couch.

This yard is a series of spaces, each a little different, but all planned to be cohesive garden experience with carefully selected California water wise plants, seating areas and water elements that makes walking through the garden an adventure, but also one that invites you to linger along the way.