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Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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Todd Holloway

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Today's photos are from garden designer Todd Holloway's private garden in Vancouver, B.C. He says, "This patio area was pieced together over a couple of months with granite stones found in various rock piles and at the beach. The arbor is all driftwood, also from the local beach. The planters have been accumulating over the years and some are extras from our landscape jobs. As are most of the plants. Most of the larger tropicals have been saved from previous years and overwintered in the greenhouse. As the season progresses, the fig trees, concord grapes and tomatoes enclose the patio, adding more shade and privacy. The rest of the yard is a virtual farm. I cram as many fruits and vegetables as I can into the small 20- by 50-foot space. Everything from Asian pears to zucchinis grow here, including some unconventional types such as kohlrabi, cape gooseberries, and persimmons. As long as it grows in this climate, I make an effort to grow it..." Thanks, Todd, for sharing your garden with us!

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ToddHollow writes: Thanks for the kind comments!!! Believe me, it does get used by wine drinkers and book readers...Even me sometimes. And yes, it is a pretty tranquil place. I often call this little oasis, the Todd Mahal... Posted: 9:43 pm on October 8th

sheilaschultz writes: What a comforting space... all you need is a good book and a glass of wine! Posted: 1:06 pm on October 7th

heresgreenie writes: Todd shows us that no matter what leftover materials you have they can be used! What a serene garden he has. It invites you in and I can sense the warmth of nature all around! Thank you Todd! Posted: 9:44 am on October 7th

Deanneart writes: It's a tropical oasis! love this! Posted: 5:07 am on October 7th

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