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Smart Gardening Workshop

Published on November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 by weedingwildsuburbia

This month our volunteer day will be a bit unusual.  LA County will be offering a Free Smart Gardening, Beginner Workshop. The community is welcome to attend the workshop (10 – […]

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Happy Holidays

Published on December 18, 2013March 24, 2015 by weedingwildsuburbia

In the last blog post I left you (or rather, me) holding a decanted plant, roots exposed to the elements. Alas, I hope no one has been waiting for the […]

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Habitat

Published on May 10, 2013May 30, 2017 by weedingwildsuburbia

Good habitat requires more than a group of native plants. To understand what makes good habitat it is important to look at the garden from the perspective of the wildlife […]

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3-Bin Composting

Published on February 16, 2011July 3, 2015 by weedingwildsuburbia

Just found this video on making a 3-bin composting area. When I started to watch I thought – too much work! But then I saw the small home garden version […]

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Compost Alternatives

Published on June 23, 2010March 24, 2015 by weedingwildsuburbia

For years I have kept a compost pile. And it has never been much to look at. In preparation for the wedding I dismantled it, spread the decomposing kitchen waste […]

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Wilderness in Decomposition

Published on May 30, 2009March 24, 2015 by weedingwildsuburbia

A compost dwelling lizard who I named Shirley, spent months on top of the heap. Each morning, before going to work, I would gently lift the lid, say hello and […]

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Author of Wild Suburbia - Learning to Garden with Native Plants, Barbara created and runs Friends of South Pasadena Nature Park. Each month with other volunteers, she weeds and cares for the park. She continues to garden with natives, give talks, and write. Grow native - let your garden go wild.

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