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The California gardens in “Desert Drama” (March-April 2012, page 36) show dryland gardeners how to create a rich, inviting landscape that needs minimal water. Though the Humber family’s dream house is in an arid region, they enjoy lush, colorful gardens. The secret: using colorful, dramatic succulents. See below for more photos of this gorgeous house and landscape.
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Mexican fan palms and chir pines create a lush look along a dry streambed on the Humbers’ property.
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Tree aloe (Aloe barberae, also known as Aloe bainesii) and black rose (Aeonium ‘Zwartkopf’) take center stage in the stone planters around the edges of the infinity pool.
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Mexican fan palms add a tropical feel to a path dotted with Mexican feather grass, Aloe ‘Soledad’ and Senecio mandraliscae.
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The cool hues of natural bluestone bring out the bright greens, yellows, and purples in the succulents that line the paths.
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Beyond the infinity pool, a smaller spa pool and an adjacent sitting area with a fireplace serve as a favorite family gathering spot.
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The colors of the garden—burgundy, purple-black, and light green—embroider the edge of the family’s spa pool, which offers a view of the valley below.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2:10 PM
I am just curious..do you have to be somebody to win this contest or even get a mention? These pics are good but I guess I'm just sad mine didn't make it. It wasn't set up, it was all natural. I thought it was a beautiful picture. Oh well...maybe next year.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 11:08 PM
yeah mine was all natural too. maybe it was too generic, but it was mine and it was pretty! haha. close up of a bumble bee on one of my sunflowers. the detail was absolutely amazing, but i know its been done before. maybe next year for me, too! :) congratulations to all the winners!
Tuesday, January 03, 2012 8:16 PM
I'm sorry you didn't win. I'm sure your photos are great. I did win this year. My Magnolia Seed Pod placed 3rd. This is the first time for me and I have been entering this contest for eight years, from the very beginning! So hang in there and keep entering.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:40 PM
These "desert" photos don't look anything like the northern NV desert I live in. Too green! Everything here is gray and brown. Northern deserts get real cold in winter too.
Monday, February 27, 2012 8:26 PM
to each his own ; our garden club should break up their contests in zones. (each zone gets a winner ) smaller gifts or rewards. What do you think members ?
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:19 AM
I think that is a great idea higginbotham!
Saturday, March 24, 2012 9:27 PM
I like that idea alot.Each area has it's own challenges.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012 7:07 PM
Yep. I totally agree. Our deserts here in N. Nevada are really difficult as it is not all warm weather as we get a lot of snow too. So pics like the ones shown would never survive in our terrain, maybe in Vegas or New Mexico.
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