Announcements

 

Mar Vista Green Garden Tour

April 26, 2009, 2 to 6pm

See Joan Grabel eco designs at the Mar Vista Green Garden Tour Sunday, April 26th from 2 to 6pm (MarVistaGreenGardenShowcase.com).

 

 
         
 

Asian Influence on Architecture and Design

Scheduled for Release in 2010

Publisher: Schiffer Books
Joan Grabel landscape design is featured in upcoming book by E. Ashley Rooney.

 

 
         

In The News

 

Artistry In The Garden: 2009 Calendar

Jan 2009

Publisher: Monrovia Nursery
In this 2009 calendar, Joan Grabel's work is featured for the month of February.

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The Nifty Thrifty Booklet

Dec 2008

Publisher: Monrovia Nursery
Joan Grabel's work is featured on the cover of this publication by Monrovia Nursery.

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Backyard Style Magazine

May 2008

Publisher: Pool & Spa News
In the "Rooms With a View" feature article, Joan Grabel provides ideas for for moving the indoors out.

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HGTV Special

2008 and 2009

Special: 25 Biggest Landscaping Mistakes
Joan Grabel is a featured designer in HGTV's
"25 Biggest Landscaping Mistakes".

   
         
 

Fences, Gates, & Walls

Feb 2008

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Among the designs by Joan Grabel featured in this book are a Spanish courtyard and a backyard pool area.

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HOME WIZARDS with Cindy Dole

Jan 19, 2008

KRLA 870 AM Talk Radio - Joan Grabel - guest designer. Visit www.homewizards.tv and go to "Archives" to hear the interview.

   
         
 

Beverly Hills Garden and Design Showcase

Oct 25 - Nov 11, 2007

Best Garden Design Award - For Joan Grabel's exhibition garden, "Neo Verde" at the Historic Greystone Estate. Sponsored by the Style Network

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New York Times

Jun 7, 2007

House and Home Section - "Room to Improve"
Stephen Milioti interviews Joan Grabel about backyard water features. One of Joan's designs is featured.

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LA Garden Show

May 5-6, 2007

Joan Grabel was invited to design a garden for The LA Garden Show at the Los Angeles Arboretum. Joan designed a "Contempary Spanish Courtyard" garden.

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American Dream Home

May-Jun 2007

Publisher: ADH Publishing, LLC.
Joan Grabel's work is featured in the Living Spaces section which accents pergolas, arbors and trellises.

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Living

May-Jun 2007

Publisher: Chansen Publishing
"Designing your Custom Pool or Spa" was written by Joan Grabel.

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HGTV Website

Apr 2007

Article: Outdoor Rooms: Ways to Splurge
Joan Grabel loves a pergola over a patio, to define space and give an outdoor room a more intimate feeling.

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Variety Weekend

Sep 22, 2006

Publisher: Daily Variety
Joan Grabel creates a multi-functional game court, suitable for biking, basketball, volleyball and badminton.

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Los Angeles Times

Aug 24, 2006

Home Section - In an article by Janet Kinosian, Joan admires flax's versatility and says that it can work well in many types of gardens. Joan's designs are featured.

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HGTV Website

Sep 2006

Article: Designs With Altitude
Joan Grabel details construction options and weight considerations for building rooftop settings.

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Variety Weekend

Aug 11, 2006

Publisher: Daily Variety
Joan Grabel is quoted in an article entitled, "A Shower With a View" by Laura Repstad.

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Outdoor Rooms

Aug 2006

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Joan Grabel's work is featured in several pages throughout this book, including the first page spread.

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Living

Jul 2006

Publisher: Chansen Publishing
Several before and after photos of Joan's work is featured in the Outdoor Living section of the magazine.

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California Home + Design

May 2006

Design Ideas: Right in Your Own Own Backyard
Joan Grabel makes an outdoor dining area with kitchen and dining table that acts like an extension of the house.

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Estates West

Summer 2006

Feature Article - All The Small Things
Joan Grabel breaks down the must have pieces for three different courtyard styles.

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Los Angeles Times

Oct 06, 2005

Home Section - Style that starts at the curb
Joan Grabel shows how living space can be in the front yard just as it can in the back yard.

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USA Today

Aug 19, 2005

At Home Section - Front Yards: Not just grass anymore
Joan Grabel creates a a useful space in the front yard of this 1927 Spanish style home in Beverly Hills.

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Ventura County Star

Jul 29, 2005

Home & Garden Section - Making a garden out of a sloped hill. Camarillo homeowners' landscaping wins approval of neighbors.

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Daily News

October, 30, 2004

Lifestyle Section - Joan Grabel - featured designer
Where no plant has grown before - How to reclaim the
trouble spots in your yard

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HGTV

'Ground Rules!'

Aired January 5, 2004

Episode GDR-405
Art-Inspired Designs - Homeowners for this competition are not only gardening enthusiasts but also art lovers.

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HGTV

'Ground Rules!'

Aired November 18, 2003

Episode GDR-310
Adcook vs. Tannous - Neighbors who are alma-mater
rivals face off for the best-looking garden on the block.

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KCAL

'Celebrity Justice'

August 2003

Joan Grabel - Guest Commentator

 

 
         
 

Ventura County Star

Spring 2003

Home & Garden Magazine
WINNER BY THE YARD - “HGTV’s hit show puts
landscaper‘s to the test” page 38

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HGTV

'Landscaper's Challenge'

Aired 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005

Episode LSC-108
Joan Grabel - Selected Landscape Designer
A Backyard for Entertaining

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