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Ethel Powers developed a passion for simple and organic gardening from her parents. Knowing that the mild but drought prone weather in California provides a year-round growing season, she has acquired a good bit of knowledge on what thrives in the dry Los Angeles environment.

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Shopping for garden seeds online

Shopping for garden seeds online is convenient and gives access to varieties local markets do not have. It is the best place for exotics at great...
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Green and healthy catering that is just as healthy as growing your own

Green catering is a fast growing new trend and is just as healthy, if not more, as growing your own. Professionals are creating food dishes that...
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How to dry and preserve flowers from your garden

Drying and preserving flowers from your garden is a simple, pleasant and worthwhile task. While the drought in our wonderful but dry Los Angeles...
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Plant drought-tolerant flowers, shrubs and succulents

As fall draws near, it is easy to see which plants suffered the most this season. With no or very little rain, Los Angeles gardens took severe hits to...
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The safe way to brew sun tea in Los Angeles

The hot weather in Los Angeles is a great time to brew sun tea. Making it is a simple technique of filling a glass jar with water and adding loose or...
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Ten exotic plants that grow in drought-stricken Los Angeles

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Drought-stricken Los Angeles is still the envy of gardeners everywhere because of its long growing season. Although it has not rained for months,...
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Los Angeles County in four-year drought

Southern California is in its fourth year of drought. Residents need to take a close look at water usage and fire-safe conditions around their homes....
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Home gardening, leave well enough alone

In home gardening, leaving well enough alone sometimes results in wonderful surprises.We poke, putter, pamper and fuss over our gardens, trying to get...
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Greenhouse Emissions, a view from your garden

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Greenhouse emissions, a view from your garden outlines two major reasons for growing your own fruits and vegetables.Today we feature the most...
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Get West Coast gardens in shape for blooming

On the West Coast, there is still time to get the garden in shape for blooming and even planting. The weather is cool and the ground is still...
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