20-Reconnecting to the Watershed

Along Pasadena’s tree-lined streets, this garden transforms a once lifeless lawn into a vibrant, living landscape. Designed to nurture habitat, honor water, and celebrate mountain views, it invites reflection and connection to all who visit. Curving paths meander past rain gardens and hügelkultur berms, where wildlife thrives, and the soil comes alive. The front yard engages the neighborhood while seamlessly flowing water into the back, creating a dynamic, restorative experience that blends beauty, ecology, and the quiet rhythms of suburban nature.