Created in 1988 for Marjory Harris, this steep hillside garden on Mount Davidson, San Francisco's highest hill, is now owned by the Arks.

San Francisco Collector's Garden

Ted Kipping's garden on Mount Davidson in San Francisco features a multitude of microclimates and a large rare plant collection.

Courtesy Pamela Harper

Oakland Hills Garden

In 1991 a firestorm destroyed thousands of homes in the Oakland Hills. The next day, a couple contacted Harland Hand to create a garden while they rebuilt their house. 

Courtesy Ted Kipping

An Industrial Oasis

An East Bay iris collectors' garden in an industrial area is a retreat from the workday world.