This is a great idea that we love!
We can’t wait to install our first Backyard Scrabble.
Read more here!
Habitat Sculpture
Scientists have discovered that wild bees pollinate orchards (and home gardens) more efficiently than rented honeybees, and for no cost. At Flora Grubb Gardens this amazing wall sculpture made from organic materials and reclaimed scrap doubles as a habitat for bees, birds and other native animals.
Water Shortage Emergency!
The Metropolitan Water District (MWD) issued a press release asking residents in Pasadena and the Foothill Communities (La Crescenta, La Canada and Altadena) to curtail water use during a pipeline shutdown starting February 21 – February 28. There is ABOSOLUTELY NO OUTDOOR WATERING ALLOWED DURING THIS SEVEN DAY STRETCH. Good news is that you should already be on your winter watering schedule of once a week at the most. Our current rains have provided more than enough to carry us through so your yard will survive just fine. If you are worried about a particular ornamental plant, feel free to save your shower or bath water to use. This will cause absolutely no harm to the plants.
Treedom!
Tree house architect Takashi Kobayashi has literally blown us away! A self professed “…professor of nature,” Kobayashi, heads a collective called Treehouse People, “I am no good at mathematics and science. I always feel the power of the tree. A tree always grows until it dies, and nobody knows how it will grow. So, it’s interesting and difficult. Every location and every tree creates a different problem.” We love to create treehouses too and are totally inspired!
Theodore Payne Foundation
The Poppy Day Plant Sale is coming up on March 23rd. If you haven’t visited The Theodore Payne Foundation yet this would be a great time! Planting native plants does much more than add beauty to the landscape. They help conserve water, provide habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife, protect the soil and save money on fertilizer and pesticides. See you there!
‘Reinventing the Chicken Coop’
This weekend we LOVED the La Times article: ‘Reinventing the Chicken Coop’. Coupling the coop with other systems that will help sustain the home farm is a great idea. This stunning coop has a beautiful butterfly roof that doubles as a water catchment system.
Parklets in Los Angeles!
Of course Los Angeles’ first parklet appread on York Boulevard (near Avenue 50) in Highland Park. These tiny strips turned park are already popular in San Francisco, Boston, Long Beach. Check out the full report on these fresh new pop up parks at Curbed LA
