The last couple of weeks of sun have resulted in the Heather Lenkin Rose finally gracing us with her truly remarkable palette of colors! Here you can see her many personalities, as they’re developing. Bellefontaine Nursery in Pasadena has small … Continue reading →

We just wanted to thank everyone for visiting us yesterday! Preliminary estimates are that about 1,200 people came through the six gardens on Sunday’s tour, making it the largest turnout ever in Pasadena! The weather could not have been better; … Continue reading →

Last year we posted told you about our ongoing work with Il Villino Rosa, a gorgeous Italianate mansion in Pasadena, California. Lenkin Design is pleased to invite you to experience this amazing 4.5 acre property yourself on April 25, 2010, … Continue reading →

…when wisteria reigns supreme! If photography could also capture the fragrance, there would be no need at all for words here.

Freesia and frond makes for exciting contrast in texture Cercis canadensis, forest pansy. Bluebell, echeveria ‘bittersweet’ and periwinkle: strange but colorful bedfellows Wisteria sinensis and white solanum: perfect color and texture equilibrium The simple but profound beauty of bluebells in … Continue reading →

It’s the first week of Spring, and the season has not been shy in its arrival. Just last week the Lenkin Gardens were still sleeping through a chilly and damp winter, with mainly the narcissus awakening early. But with a … Continue reading →

Last year, Heather visited some of her favorite places in France, Belgium and Holland. At some point the folks over at Garden Design magazine were kind enough to post a descriptive slideshow of some of the great pictures she got- … Continue reading →

Well, Mini the kitty obstructing our work was featured in Sunset’s blog last month. This month some of Heather’s (unobstructed) work for her own gardens has made it not just into their blog, but into the print magazine as well. … Continue reading →

It’s been a cold and rainy winter here (for Los Angeles) and as a result the camellias have burst into bloom. Camellias are often some of the earliest blossoms of the new year, and some varieties even begin as early … Continue reading →

It’s probably safe to say that the gardens here are at their least presentable during the winter months. Though even in their dormant and pruned state, there’s still plenty to see and smell, and it’s certainly a far cry from … Continue reading →

The ‘Heather Lenkin’ rose, benefiting the Huntington Memorial Hospital, is now available at Bellefontaine Nursery in Pasadena, California. Lenkin Design, Bellefontaine Nursery, and Weeks Roses have united to raise funds for the Huntington Memorial Hospital through the sale of the … Continue reading →