The interesting thing about these mosaic-ed stair risers in Randy Bolin and Tom Nelson’s garden in Oakland, California, is that you don’t get to see them unless you explore the whole garden and then head back towards the house, when you face them head on. It’s a happy little surprise that’s just one of the charming elements that make this garden fascinating and memorable.

For past entries with views of this garden, click here, here, here, here, and here.

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