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Mary Lou Heards Garden Tour

Teena & Jeff Spindler

Address: 56 Copper Creek, Irvine, CA 92603
Access: Limited; decomposed granite pathways


 

The location of the garden adjacent to open space and a creek provide the backdrop for a naturalistic garden with meandering shaded paths, secluded seating areas, and bountiful flowerbeds.  The unfenced property provides an open, spacious feeling as well as the joys and challenges of visiting wildlife:  bunnies and deer feasting on plants and remains from an occasional coyote dinner.  But the excitement of seeing a doe and her fawn in the garden is worth the sacrifice of a few plants.

It is also an edible garden for humans, containing a raised vegetable garden and a fruit tree orchard.  A potting counter with a sink for washing fruits and veggies, a composting area, as well as a greenhouse for propagating plants make caring for the garden a pleasure.

The front yard, back slope and creek side garden areas contain native and drought-tolerant plants that blend seamlessly into the surrounding wild areas. The loggia provides a relaxing place to sit by an outdoor fireplace and watch TV, or have dinner while watching the setting sun turn the nearby rock formations a brilliant gold.

n Shady Canyon is a gated community. Present program listing of address of home at guard gate.

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    No price will ever be put on viewing the gardens. Let your heart dictate and let those who can dig down deep. Each home will have a donation table. Cash or checks will be gratefully accepted.
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