Much of the country still has patches of snow on the ground, but in Southern California spring is here. Nothing says "spring" quite like the first blush of peach blossoms. In my own backyard, an unnamed variety given to me by a friend several years ago is well under way, and with frequent visits from my local bees, a good crop is promised come summer. Before I can enjoy the fruits of nature’s labors there is plenty to be done, as March is the … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Conserve Water in Your Garden and Landscaping
Water is a precious commodity – and its conservation is crucial here in Southern California. Most Californians agree that water shortage is a serious problem, especially as we enter our fourth year of drought. Rainfall in our mountain ranges has been consistently below average, leaving our reservoirs at critically low levels. All of this led our governor, Jerry Brown, to call on Californians to reduce their water usage by twenty percent. Recent … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Gardening Tips: February Garden To-Do List
For much of North America, February is a dreary, cold month that occasionally surprises with a mid-month thaw, teasing of warmer days to come . . . only to suddenly turn an icy shoulder and freeze any hopes that spring would be arriving soon. This isn't so if you live in sunny SoCal in February! However, despite appearances, it is still winter and your garden should be treated accordingly. Cold snaps can still occur and most plants are growing … [Read more...]
Mayor Garcetti’s Great Streets Initiative Comes to Venice Blvd and Mar Vista
On Saturday, January 10, Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti met with residents from Mar Vista to kick off the Mayor's Great Streets Initiative, which is designed to begin a process of reclaiming our city one village at a time through what the Mayor terms “urban acupuncture”. Through this process he hopes to inspire the health and betterment of the entire city. Despite the rainy day, more than one hundred … [Read more...]
Mayor Garcetti’s Asia Trip: Los Angeles and the Pacific Rim
Mayor Garcetti recently returned from Asia with a trade delegation from Los Angeles that was focused on furthering our city's commerce and relationships with our Pacific Rim neighbors. I was fortunate to be invited to attend an event recapping his trip that was held at the Getty House, the Mayor's residence in Windsor Square. United by an ocean, the neighboring countries share a strong commercial interest with the United States and the Mayor has … [Read more...]
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