Bunches and bunches of lavender for the bees to thrive and visitors to find a place of calm. We plant several varieties for a long blooming seasons. Lavender has few pests, requires little water, and provides the property with ancient beauty. The first to bloom in the spring are the Spanish lavenders, which when pruned will have a second or third bloom in late summer. English lavenders bloom next, Hidcote is a popular choice. Finally, the English Lavender Hybrids bloom last. Popular varieties in the Sonoma Valley are Provence and Grosso.

A garden in remembrance of Steve Jobs. My role model, and the empowering factor in my financial success. I’ll think of him every time I pick a rose.