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Desert Garden

The Office of James Burnett has designed a nine-acre garden inspired by the Annenbergs’ Post-Impressionist painting collection. More than 50,000 desert plants will create a lush oasis that reflects a 21st-century sensitivity to water usage. Using a limited number of desert plant species, the design juxtaposes areas of different colors, textures and shapes to immerse the visitor in a sensuous outdoor experience. The gardens form a vision of today's desert oasis providing contrast to the cultural landscape of the adjacent estate.

 

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Images supplied by the Office of James Burnettt
 
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2009
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Photo Credit: Image supplied by Frederick Fisher and Partners Architects


Irrigation System

The irrigation system for the Desert Garden is now being installed prior to the planting scheduled to begin in January 2010. An underground drip system using eight miles of irrigation pipes and a state-of-the-art control system are part of the infrastructure for the garden. Using only 20% of the allowable water based on the Coachella Valley Water District's regulations is part of the design for the Center.