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Posted May 17, 2013

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This year six gardens representing various gardening and landscaping styles are represented at the Clayton Historical Society’s 21st annual Clayton Gardens Tour. The tour will take place May 18-19.

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  • Showy columbine can be found in the front yard of the home of Frank and Georgianne Champion in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. The Champion's yard is one that will be featured in the Clayton Historical Society's 21st Annual Clayton Gardens Tour this month. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)

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    Showy columbine can be found in the front yard of the home of Frank and Georgianne Champion in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. The Champion’s yard is one that will be featured in the Clayton Historical Society’s 21st Annual Clayton Gardens Tour this month. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)


  • On her hillside garden, Georgianne Champion trims a carpet rose bush in her Concord, Calif., backyard on Wednesday May 6, 2013 in preparation for the gardens tour. Most of the plants on the French country garden hillside are planted in baskets to protect against gophers. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)

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    On her hillside garden, Georgianne Champion trims a carpet rose bush in her Concord, Calif., backyard on Wednesday May 6, 2013 in preparation for the gardens tour. Most of the plants on the French country garden hillside are planted in baskets to protect against gophers. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)


  • Diane Carbine of Clayton, waters her backyard vegetable garden in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Carbine's yard will be part of The Clayton Historical Society's 21st annual Clayton Gardens Tour on May 18-19. This year six gardens representing various gardening and landscaping styles are represented. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)

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    Diane Carbine of Clayton, waters her backyard vegetable garden in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Carbine’s yard will be part of The Clayton Historical Society’s 21st annual Clayton Gardens Tour on May 18-19. This year six gardens representing various gardening and landscaping styles are represented. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)


  • A variety of color can be found in the front yard garden of Frank and Georgianne Champion's yard in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)

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    A variety of color can be found in the front yard garden of Frank and Georgianne Champion’s yard in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)


  • Showy red hot poker plants grab the attention of a hummingbird in the backyard garden of Georgianne Champion in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)

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    Showy red hot poker plants grab the attention of a hummingbird in the backyard garden of Georgianne Champion in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)


  • The front side yard is landscaped at the home of Frank and Georgianne Champion on their Concord, Calif., property that meets their neighbors where they have created a gathering spot on Wednesday May 6, 2013. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)

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    The front side yard is landscaped at the home of Frank and Georgianne Champion on their Concord, Calif., property that meets their neighbors where they have created a gathering spot on Wednesday May 6, 2013. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)


  • Succulents bloom in the backyard of Georgianne Champion's garden in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)

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    Succulents bloom in the backyard of Georgianne Champion’s garden in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)


  • A quiet sitting area is seen in a corner of the beautiful backyard of Diane Carbine in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group))

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    A quiet sitting area is seen in a corner of the beautiful backyard of Diane Carbine in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group))


  • Glass plate art work blooms with other vegetation in the backyard of Georgianne Champion in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. Her home will be one featured in the Clayton Historical Society's 21st Annual Clayton Gardens Tour. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)

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    Glass plate art work blooms with other vegetation in the backyard of Georgianne Champion in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. Her home will be one featured in the Clayton Historical Society’s 21st Annual Clayton Gardens Tour. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)


  • On her hillside garden, Georgianne Champion trims plants in her Concord, Calif., backyard on Wednesday May 6, 2013 in preparation for the Clayton Historical Society's 21'st Annual Clayton Gardens Tour. Champion and her neighbors installed a rattle snake fence to keep the snakes from neighboring open space from coming into their gardens. A gas burning fire in the lower portion of the yard makes the flagstone patio area warm and inviting. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)

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    On her hillside garden, Georgianne Champion trims plants in her Concord, Calif., backyard on Wednesday May 6, 2013 in preparation for the Clayton Historical Society’s 21’st Annual Clayton Gardens Tour. Champion and her neighbors installed a rattle snake fence to keep the snakes from neighboring open space from coming into their gardens. A gas burning fire in the lower portion of the yard makes the flagstone patio area warm and inviting. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)


  • A dwarf bird of paradise is photographed with a new bloom in the backyard of Georgianne Champion in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)

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    A dwarf bird of paradise is photographed with a new bloom in the backyard of Georgianne Champion in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)


  • A group of chickens roam the backyard of Diane Carbine's home in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)

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    A group of chickens roam the backyard of Diane Carbine’s home in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)


  • On her hillside garden, Georgianne Champion searches for the perfect spot for a glass art piece with a neon light in her Concord, Calif., backyard on Wednesday May 6, 2013 in preparation for the Clayton Historical Society's 21'st Annual Clayton Gardens Tour. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)

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    On her hillside garden, Georgianne Champion searches for the perfect spot for a glass art piece with a neon light in her Concord, Calif., backyard on Wednesday May 6, 2013 in preparation for the Clayton Historical Society’s 21’st Annual Clayton Gardens Tour. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)


  • A rocking chair over looks Marsh Creek as part of the backyard of Diane Carbine in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Carbine's yard will be part of The Clayton Historical Society's 21st annual Clayton Gardens Tour on May 18-19. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)

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    A rocking chair over looks Marsh Creek as part of the backyard of Diane Carbine in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Carbine’s yard will be part of The Clayton Historical Society’s 21st annual Clayton Gardens Tour on May 18-19. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)


  • Layers of colors can be found in Georgianne Champion's French country backyard garden in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. Champion's garden is one that will be featured on May 18th 19th in the Clayton Historical Society's 21st Annual Clayton Gardens Tour.(Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)

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    Layers of colors can be found in Georgianne Champion’s French country backyard garden in Concord, Calif., on Wednesday May 6, 2013. Champion’s garden is one that will be featured on May 18th 19th in the Clayton Historical Society’s 21st Annual Clayton Gardens Tour.(Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)


  • Diane Carbine's front yard is photographed in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. This year six gardens representing various gardening and landscaping styles are represented. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)

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    Diane Carbine’s front yard is photographed in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. This year six gardens representing various gardening and landscaping styles are represented. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)


  • A deck leads to a swimming pool and spa in the backyard of Diane Carbine in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)

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    A deck leads to a swimming pool and spa in the backyard of Diane Carbine in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)


  • A swimming pool and spa are seen in the backyard of Diane Carbine in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Carbine's yard will be part of The Clayton Historical Society's 21st annual Clayton Gardens Tour on May 18-19. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)

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    A swimming pool and spa are seen in the backyard of Diane Carbine in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Carbine’s yard will be part of The Clayton Historical Society’s 21st annual Clayton Gardens Tour on May 18-19. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)


  • A cactus garden sits inside of a sink in the barbecue area of the backyard of Diane Carbine in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)

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    A cactus garden sits inside of a sink in the barbecue area of the backyard of Diane Carbine in Clayton, Calif., on Saturday, May 4, 2013. (Dan Rosenstrauch/Bay Area News Group)



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