There is a tiny corner of Berkeley that could have been out of a dream by Alice (the one who went to Wonderland). There, the flora blends so perfectly with the organic sculptures created by Marcia Donahue that at times it is difficult to tell which is which. As you wander through this tiny world gone wild, filled with bowling balls (you read right), her creations, as well as those of sculptor, Bullwinkle, you really do feel like you've fallen down a rabbit hole; except this one is populated by the most amazing chickens the likes of which I have never seen before. But don't take my word for it, come see for yourself.
photos by Styrous®
Marcia Donahue
greeting visitors to her garden
on a Sunday afternoon
I had the pleasure of visiting the garden with a couole of friends from Barcelona, Ana Briongos (link below) and her husband Toni Alsina, who were visiting in Berkeley; Ana wrote a beautiful entry in her blog about the garden (link below).
not all the plants are real in this shot, the chicken is
sculptures by Marcia Donahue
Marcia graciously opens her gardens to all every Sunday afternoon from 1 to 5 PM.
3017 Wheeler St.
Berkeley CA
- Google Maps),
Links to articles about &
interviews with Marcia Donahue
on the Internet:
Ana Briongos blog
Pam Penick blog
Fine Gardening
Recreating Eden
SF Gate
Next Generation Gardener
The Yard Art Project
Works & Conversations
YouTube video: Garden of Earthly Delights
Come,
explore the fascinating world of Marcia Donahue. It's an adventure that
will not easily be forgotten. The interior of her house is equally as
amazing as her garden.
Toni Alsina, Ana Briongos, Marcia Donahue, Quico
Styrous® ~ Wednesday, August 13, 2014
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