Linda Bolt Spotlight
“The most rewarding part of having programs at the Garden is being able to step outside of the typical daily world of our busy and sometimes anxious or isolated lives to do something unique and fun with others in such a beautiful, calm, serene and healing place.” For Linda Bolt, Marin Art and Garden Center […]
Alice and Mia
I have previously written about nectar guides. The guides draw nectar-seekers into the flower for their rewards. As such, I too have been drawn in for a reward by way of two women who have guided me to the Monarch butterfly, Alice Cason and Mia Monroe. When I worked in the Presidio I first met […]
Human–Nature
IN THE STUDIO JUNE 1–JULY 28 2024 A critical balance in the environment is being upset by human activity. The work of Annette Goodfriend, Ruth Tabancay, and Esther Traugot addresses the fragile interplay between the natural world, science, and humans. Annette Goodfriend uses epoxy, steel, and rubber for her sculpture, playing with surreal narratives of […]
Tracy Bays-Boothe Spotlight
“The beautiful setting, ample parking, warmth and professionalism of their staff and volunteers creates the perfect setting to celebrate creativity and gather community!” Art is everywhere, but unfortunately sometimes we can’t see it unless special people go the extra distance to find it and share it with the world. The DrawBridge organization, and its Executive […]
Connecting
I was driving to Filoli with some very important scions as a passenger earlier this week. These cuttings were from our Mission Pear Tree. The Mission Pear is important to our community and to many people, not to mention some history of Marin County. The connections created by this tree began to resonate as I […]
Linda Novy Spotlight
“You can see people feeling exuberant about being alive, living in Marin, and Marin Art and Garden Center itself. It’s like a big container holding all this community energy.” Linda Novy has experienced many of the picturesque landscapes that make up the United States. Living in Illinois, she saw the elegant contrast of great lakes […]
Open to the Public
Michael manages a runaway Come one, come all! As a gardener to some very public gardens, I have observed some self-evident truths about the shared spaces that are public gardens. In no particular order—except for safety first—they are as follows: Safety first. Expect the unexpected. Always be kind to children. Always know where the nearest […]
Lilia Chandran Spotlight
“Looking up at the Giant Sequoia is always awe-inspiring. When I have the time, I love to go up to the basketry garden. It’s one of the garden’s little hidden treasures.” In a region with unparalleled natural beauty, it is the task of local creators to capture its magnificence and return it to the world […]
Memento Mori – Memento Vivere
Memento Mori by Anthony Delgado A joint exhibition by the Bay Area Photographers Collective and Samurai Foto (Yokohama, Japan) Curated by Trisha Lagaso Goldberg March 9–April 21, 2024 In The Studio From Bay Area Photographers Collective From SAMURI FOTO Nelles – Tafoni Schilli – Ocean Walking On Water Serafimidis – Sold kanie – Video Still […]
Lisa Tsubouchi Spotlight
“It feels really special to be working events in the same place my grandmother used to work, maybe 70 or 80 years ago. It feels somehow meant to be.” Some people have recently learned about Marin Art and Garden Center at events like the summer concerts or Edible Garden. Others have been visiting for years […]
