Photos: Tomatomania 2011
I spent the day wandering around Tomatomania 2011 here in Encino, California today. Here are some quick photos I shot. I was more concentrated on taking extensive video of the Continue Reading
Elsewhere Online: The Dry Garden: ‘Reimagining the California Lawn’
I will try and catch up with the authors as they make their tour nearby. I could use a lot of advice like this in sprucing up my own garden. Continue Reading
I Like This – March 25, 2011
A collection of career items I found interesting this week. Spring garden shows and tours in Southern California – March 23, 2011 – A great list of SoCal shows. I Continue Reading
Giveaway: Melissa’s Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce by Cathy Thomas
“Like” the Gardener’s Notebook Facebook page before March 31, 2011 for a chance to win my review copy of Melissa’s Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce by Cathy Thomas. I will Continue Reading
Event: Free Online garden classes – Healthy Garden Training Series
A Year in the Yarden twittered info on this series of classes earlier this evening. There are some interesting classes listed, great for any garden that might want to learn Continue Reading
Event: Fullerton Arboretum’s Plant and Garden Show
Fullerton Arboretum’s Plant and Garden Show Saturday, April 16 & Sunday April 17, 10:00 am-4:00pm *Members only preview Saturday- 9:00-10:00 am Come bring your wagon to the Fullerton Arboretum for Continue Reading
Too much rain at one time!
I usually like rain for the garden but 12 hours+ of heavy, heavy rain is enough. There is still more on the way, too, including what looks like a nasty Continue Reading
I Like This – March 18, 2011
A collection of career items I found interesting this week. Come for the cherry blossoms, stay for the bento box – This weekend at Descanso Gardens – March 16, 2011 Continue Reading
Photo: “Bewitched” Rose
These are the roses that line our driveway. They were planted many years ago by the previous owners of the house. The “Bewitched” name comes from the 1960’s television show, Continue Reading
Event: Rain barrel classes and distribution
I came across this in my feeds today. We got our current composters via a similar program. — Douglas Rain barrel distribution from lacityorgcd13 by lacityorgcd13 Los Angeles residents can help conserve Continue Reading