RIGHT, part of the garden design includes statuary stones and memorabilia. The plaque dedicates the garden to John’s father.


BELOW, the backyard’s magnetic pull brings family and friends together for many al fresco meals.


inside looks like, it’s the best yard we’ve seen,’” Jane remembers.


The backyard got an overhaul soon after the How-


ards settled in. Its first incarnation was marked by expansive redwood decks flanked by bromeliads, cacti and succulents galore. The wooden decks weathered over the years and eventually were replaced with flag- stone and stamped concrete for the patio and walk- ways. Family trips to Bali and Costa Rica inspired a transition to tropical species, and regular visits to Sea- side Gardens, Island View Nursery and Central Coast Palms helped to shift the plant palette. “I realized we were turning it into a resort to live in,” John said of the garden’s evolution.


Four years ago, the Howards completed the merg-


ing of their home and garden lives by building a full outdoor kitchen. They also expanded their indoor living space, remodeling their kitchen and adding a sitting room. Banks of windows and glass doors invite the garden into the home. Inside feels a little like outside, while outside, well, outside truly feels like the Garden of Eden—with a lot more good than evil.¢


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