Drive-By Design: walled garden near Elysian Park

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Driving to Elysian Park in L.A., I passed by this charming garden planted above a retaining wall. The simple cinder block wall painted a bright kelly green had a wow factor as I drove up the hill, especially at the corner where a fuchsia-hued bougainvillea tumbled over the wall.

Chinese goddess Kwan Yin and a terra cotta angel preside over the little garden. They seem to be doing a terrific job.

For more views of the garden, including that bougainvillea beauty, check out the additional photos on the jump.

-- Barbara Thornburg

The narrow garden above a retaining wall adds charm and color to Echo Park, outside downtown Los Angeles.

Below right: Detail of Kwan Yin and the terra cotta angel that preside over the garden.

Below left: The bright bougainvillea that cascades over the wall nearby.

-- Barbara Thornburg

Photo credits: Barbara Thornburg