For Earth Day, I’m sharing some of my images from a recent visit to the Overcrowded Rare Fruit Garden of Thom Hendricks in Huntington Beach. Arranged through Slow Food OC, Thom captivated our group of Slow Foodies with his vast knowledge of plants and rare fruits, his wry humor, his down-to-earth descriptions of his technique of grafting up to 6 different varieties of a species on one tree, and a live grafting demonstration.
Thom Hendricks (left) in his Overcrowded Garden
Grapefruit Tree
Artistic creations using salvaged items by Karen Hendricks
Edible Feijoa Blossoms
Tucked into a bed of nasturtiums
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April 22 at 8:24 pmOh I would have loved to see this garden!! That is beautiful!
Angie's Recipes
April 22 at 9:33 pmA very beautiful garden!
FOODESSA
April 23 at 8:32 amAt one point, I used to have an over crowded garden where I used to find such joy and a little frustration all at the same time. I so miss it right now.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful day and images Priscilla.
Have a great weekend and Happy Easter as well,
Claudia
Magic of Spice
April 23 at 12:49 pmHappy Earth Day…looks like such a cool place, I have never been there but I bet I could wonder endlessly 🙂
Pachecopatty
April 23 at 12:59 pmBeautiful garden, so good to see your sunny photos. Have a great Easter Priscilla;-)
Baking Serendipity
April 24 at 9:00 pmGorgeous pictures! I live in Phoenix, where gardens are hard to make happen in the dusty, dry and hot climate. I am very envious of this one! Happy Easter…and belated Earth Day 🙂 Wishing you a fantastic week!