Other Hand Gardens
Harland Hand [1922-1998], inspired by the principles of fine art and rock formations in the High Sierra, designed this hillside garden with breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay.
Using concrete, curving lines and dramatic color combinations, Hand created an emotionally evocative space that houses an extraordinary plant collection.
Created in 1988 for Marjory Harris, this steep hillside garden on Mount Davidson, San Francisco's highest hill, is now owned by the Arks.
Courtesy Pamela Harper
In 1991 a firestorm destroyed thousands of homes in the Oakland Hills. The next day, a couple contacted Harland Hand to create a garden while they rebuilt their house.
San Francisco Collector's Garden
Ted Kipping's garden on Mount Davidson in San Francisco features a multitude of microclimates and a large rare plant collection.
Courtesy Ted Kipping
An East Bay iris collectors' garden in an industrial area is a retreat from the workday world.