Tag Archives: Power of Gardens

beyond the lawn; notes on 2016 LA Garden Conservancy Open Days

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Denise

Since the 5/7/16 tour, Gov. Jerry Brown surprised us all by announcing that mandatory water restrictions are now suspended except for agriculture. Water use policies will revert back to the local level. So pat yourself on the back for enduring … Continue reading →

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The Kashmir Cypress

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Denise

A pre-dinner garden tour at Dustin’s. “What is it?” I asked. “You asked me that last time,” he answered patiently. “It’s psoralea.” “Oh, the Kool-Aid something or other?” (Strange, how memory works.) “Right,” he explained, “from Annie’s.” His psoralea is … Continue reading →

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