Gorgeous Designer's Private Desert Garden in Joshua Tree and Client Garden in 29 Palms

Overlook Gardens in Joshua Tree is resident Miriam's living laboratory. This lofty, five-acre property means the landscape designer has ample space to trial garden placements, irrigation options, hardscape elements, and a variety of plant specimens, all on a rural property on the edge of the National Park. The designer draws on the test results to create Morongo Basin client landscapes designed for beauty and drought tolerance, while integrated with the existing Southern California desert landscape.
Miriam recognizes the importance and benefits of incorporating or protecting native plants in the landscape, yet is also unafraid to push the envelope, after success with using new native species.
Key Lesson: She cautions that there are multiple climate zones in Morongo Basin and the requirements of each should be respected. A plant that thrives in Pioneertown, for example, is unlikely to succeed in Wonder Valley.
The wealth of vegetation at Overlook Gardens is as varied as Seger’s own interests. An active environmentalist, her property features a "cholla rescue" garden, native trees, and test plantings of Baja natives driven north by the effects of climate change.
Learn a unique DIY irrigation solution for native tree planting success, plus a desert garden designer's perspective on the ultimate value of boulders in the landscape. Miriam also shares a client's garden, discussing plants selected the hotter 29 Palms climate.
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Our annually-held Desert -Wise Landscaping Tour (in person 4/21/24) and Videos promote the use and protection of native and drought-tolerant plants, the integration of the surrounding desert landscape and wildlife, water conservation, and DIY and permaculture methods. Each video segment showcases an exceptional local property where drought-tolerant, native landscaping flourishes, and offers a creative execution seen both at ground level and from high above in spectacular drone footage.
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[@akrossmann1631]

Bravo Ms. Seger!
Thank you for your dedication, the beauty is inspiration!

[@imianco8079]

super cool garden and person!! loved the resilience and to make this beauitiful garden in harsh conditions!!

[@tauerville492]

What a wonderful place ❤️

[@mmp495]

That looks like heaven...gorgeous. ❤ 🌵

[@White_Rabbit63]

Love your work thank you

[@stefankarczewski632]

❤❤❤

[@christopherreed7972]

I just planted a euphorbia xanti (Baja Spurge) today. I look forward to seeing how it does here in San Jose, California.
Your designs look interesting. I think it’s best to go with locally native plants in general but as a collector and experimenter it’s difficult to not plant from other plant communities

[@morongobasinconservation]

How is it going with your euphorbia xanti?