Here’s a repost of a 2015 piece on collecting wildflower seeds in my home garden. Right now, I’m doing exactly what I did 8 years ago except that I have […]
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Lawn Be Gone (5)
I left you in the lurch almost three months ago with the news that we were denied the lawn replacement rebate. (You can follow our progress in the Lawn Be […]
Lawn Be Gone (4)
Rejected! In February, we submitted what we hoped were to be the final photos for the SoCal Water$mart Turf Replacement rebate. Unfortunately, MWD determined that we had not met the […]
Sustainability Fair, Volunteer Days and more
Garden Tour, Plant Swap and Sustainability Fair. Join us on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 1 to 4 PM for an exciting event at the South Pasadena Nature Park. Swap […]
Garden Tour, Plant Swap & Sustainability Fair
South Pasadena Beautiful presents its 2023 Garden Tour with Plant Swap & Sustainability Fair Located at the lower entrance of the park, along the shared-use path at the west end […]
Lawn Be Gone (3)
This is the third installation of the Lawn Be Gone series. (Click here for Part 1 and Part 2.) We planted the garden on Saturday, January 7th, between rain events […]
Lawn Be Gone (2)
Follow our progress as we convert a thirsty front yard lawn into a vibrant, beautiful habitat garden. We are doing all of the work ourselves, keeping the project as affordable […]
Smart Gardening Workshop
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 – […]
Lawn Be Gone (1)
Remove your lawn simply and easily.
Volunteer Day, Saturday, June 18, 9 – noon
Volunteer at the So. Pasadena Nature Park, 6/18/22, 9-12