Tag Archives: Katherine Spitz

warm thoughts on formal gardens

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Denise

Have I mentioned how hot it’s been lately? It’s the kind of heat that gives a boho plant nut a deeper appreciation of the cool, austere lines of a formal garden. A garden built not on the scaffolding of flowers … Continue reading →

Posted in climate, design, garden ornament, garden visit | Tagged Acacia podalyriifolia, California, formal gardens, Katherine Spitz, Katherine Spitz Associates, Mar Vista, mediterranean climate, pittosporum, Southern California | 2 Comments

selections from Mar Vista’s Green Garden Showcase

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Denise

A quick look back at one of the gardens on the Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase last Saturday, which was a huge tour, with over 80 houses participating. Careful logistical preparation is required, researching and winnowing through descriptions online, mapping … Continue reading →

Posted in design, garden ornament, garden visit, MB Maher | Tagged Acacia podalyriifolia, Annie's Annuals & Perennials, Daniel Rhodes, Hidcote, Italian gardens, Katherine Spitz, Los Angeles Times, Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase, Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf' | 2 Comments