Oregon coastal garden on a 70 x 120 ft. lot, begun in 2016 in Manzanita, OR. Zone 9 on deep sand and stone, 180 ft above sea level, with ~90" rain (mostly Nov–Jun) and a Mediterranean-like climate: mild, well-drained, but summer/fall drought. Microclimates shape plant choices—sunny, wind-exposed front garden; shadier, sheltered side/back. Deer and occasional elk add “surprises.” Ice storms in early 2024 sparked a year of renewal, though Pittosporums and Grevilleas endure. New additions include Leucadendrons, Banksias, and Leucospermums, mixed with bulbs, perennials, and annuals for peak late-summer color. Highlights include a 40-ft geometric mural, a raised bed of shrubs/flowers, winding paths, sculpture, and many pots. Native salal, huckleberry, and wax myrtle roam freely.