Walking around Oakland's neighborhoods, we are endlessly entertained by how different each garden is from the next. Just within the block you can run into a yard full of chickens, giant fox tail agaves, a massive banana plant, or a fragrant jasmine vine that overflows onto the sidewalk. These little moments and joyful memories inspired this experimental edible garden.
The owners are passionate about growing their own vegetables and South Asian herbs in the garden. One also loves the vibrant colors of his childhood in Singapore, and the other has an interest in native plants and birds. If there's any climate that can support this mix, it's Oakland's, so we decided to embrace the botanical melting pot approach and mix tropical, edible, native, and habitat supporting species all together.
Globe Artichoke & Hollyhock "Black Knight" for drama
