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Carolyn Home Garden

Project Overview

This suburban transformation was guided by a simple but meaningful goal: create a backyard that supports both food security and local ecology. Designed with pollinators, productivity, and year-round interest in mind, the space balances function and flow—merging regenerative design principles with a layout that’s easy to maintain and a pleasure to live in.

Menu Material/features:

  • Recycled Timber Raised Beds

  • Greenhouse Structure

  • Outdoor Wash & Prep Station

  • Mulch Paths & Beds

  • California Native & Drought-Tolerant Planting

  • Compost Bins

  • Chicken Coop

  • Rabbit Hutch

  • Beehive

  • Clothesline

  • Edible Food Forest Layers

  • Small Dining Area

  • Curved Garden Trellis

  • Circular Driveway Installation

Key Features

Edible Garden Beds with Recycled Timber

Raised beds laid out for sun, access, and companion planting—built from recycled materials to support both sustainability and structure.

Pollinator-Friendly Native Planting

California natives and drought-tolerant edibles chosen for biodiversity, water efficiency, and seasonal interest.

Integrated Food & Waste Systems

Includes a greenhouse, compost bins, wash station, chicken coop, and rabbit hutch—designed to support a full grow-harvest-compost cycle.

Outdoor Living with Purpose

A curved trellis frames a small dining area, offering a space to gather and unwind in the heart of a working garden.

Gallery

This project proves that suburban gardens can be both beautiful and bountiful. Supporting families, ecosystems, and the land itself.