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Summer Water

Published on August 26, 2020March 14, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

Note: This article was first published in July 2011. Since that time our summers seem to have gotten hotter, with some record-breaking highs. I am writing another article on summer […]

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Lawn-less Sustainable Garden Finale

Published on April 10, 2018January 15, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

The work on the front yard patios is completed. I planted some grasses and other perennials but am waiting until next winter to plant a few shrubs. As promised in […]

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WISPPA: The Natural Side of South Pasadena

Published on January 1, 2018January 25, 2019 by weedingwildsuburbia

February 2, 2019. Expert panel and Q & A. Some things everyone can do to improve our natural environment in the time of climate change.

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Native Plant Sale

Published on October 26, 2017 by weedingwildsuburbia

Late autumn through winter is the best time of year to plant in Southern California, especially if you are adding climate-appropriate and beautiful California native plants. The San Gabriel Mountains […]

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Drip irrigation for backyard trees

Published on June 30, 2017June 30, 2017 by weedingwildsuburbia

I left you at the end of my last blog post with a cliff hanger. I showed a picture of  four Rain Bird valves with combination DIG filter/pressure regulators and hoses hanging off the […]

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New native gardens are popping up

Published on January 17, 2017January 15, 2021 by weedingwildsuburbia

During my walks around the city of South Pasadena, I frequently come across new low water-use, native plant landscapes that I have not seen before. Surprised, I ask myself, “When […]

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Oaks grow fast – pretty fast, that is

Published on September 28, 2016September 28, 2016 by weedingwildsuburbia

I am sitting at my desk working on a presentation for a class called “What Should I Plant?”  to be given on October 16th at the Theodore Payne Foundation. It […]

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Native plants in summer

Published on August 10, 2016August 10, 2016 by weedingwildsuburbia

People new to native plants often express concern about the dreaded dormancy period they are reputed to exhibit in summer. Many tell me that they like native plants but want […]

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Oregon white oak

Published on July 25, 2016July 30, 2016 by weedingwildsuburbia

Oregon white oak restoration project on Orcas Island

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Prisk Native Garden

Published on April 11, 2016July 12, 2016 by weedingwildsuburbia

Prisk Elementary School in Long Beach is fortunate to have the most amazing native garden. The garden was started in 1996 by teacher, Candy Jennings, and three dedicated volunteers. The […]

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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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