"Here She Grows," a Profile on Leslie Bennett, in Elle Decor Magazine, June 2022

Jun 25

Written By Leslie Bennett

portrait: Rachel Weill; garden: Caitlin Atkinson Left: Leslie Bennett harvests flowers and vegetables at home in Oakland. Right: Apricot and pomegranate trees mix with beds planted with blueberries, roses, and shiso. — Portrait: Rachel Weill; Garden: Caitlin Atkinson
Left: Leslie Bennett harvests flowers and vegetables at home in Oakland. Right: Apricot and pomegranate trees mix with beds planted with blueberries, roses, and shiso.

A cascade of blooms and grasses in Bennett’s garden. Caitlin Atkinson — A cascade of blooms and grasses in Bennett’s garden.
Caitlin Atkinson

A view of the lush plantings in Bennett’s garden.
Caitlin Atkinson

An apricot sprouts from a planter in Bennett’s garden.
Caitlin Atkinson

Article on Elle Decor’s website here.

Leslie Bennett

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