- Author: Trisha Rose
Last month I visited most of the gardens featured in the Vallejo Garden Tour. I really enjoyed the older homes with so much character that frequently extends out into their gardens. I saw evidence of projects that I have envisioned but not gotten around to myself. The mosaic table tops and colorfully painted metals chairs coupled with very colorful fabrics blending with enthusiastic plants gave me so many more ideas to try out myself. The chosen gardens are more like living gallery walls, they transport you to another world of luscious color and texture. Take the time to visit these garden tours if you ever have the chance. Most frequently the homeowners themselves have designed their space over time and the results give us the opportunities to peek inside the personality and style of many talented neighbors. I come away inspired whether I have seen the garden as a volunteer Master Gardener docent or as a guest enjoying what our lovely Mediterranean climate supports.