Illusionists of Venice

HAVEN’T yet created that backyard dream retreat? Take a few lessons from residents in Venice who took on small spaces in different and creative ways. These four landscapes will be among more than 25 properties open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday during the Venice Garden & Home Tour. Tickets are $60 in advance, $70 on tour day. For more information, call (310) 821-1857 or visit www.venicegardentour.org.

-- Nancy Yoshihara and Barbara Thornburg