A meaningful place to rest

This blue bench is a place to rest and muse in the garden of Randy Bolin and Tom Nelson in Oakland , California , and it was featured in an essay , My Sanctuary , that Randy write for theSeptember / October 2009issue ofFine Gardening . In the essay , Randy chronicles his conflict with cancer and describes how his garden was an integral part of his healing process .

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READER PHOTOS! Freeland and Sabrina’s garden in California

A colorful hardscape accent that steals the show

Mixing Succulents and Herbaceous Perennials

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Touring an Eco-friendly, Shady Backyard Retreat

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