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We are using 15 percent less water as a state than we were at the start of the last drought. Wins like this are worth celebrating!
To get here, it meant so many choosing to take care of California, of Los Angeles, of each other… sometimes ahead of our own desires. (Who wouldn’t like a longer shower from time to time?!)
This win is proof that we can do big things. Let’s drink that in and let it fuel our next steps together.
Sincerely,
Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi
Here’s what it looks like to keep our cool – and make it when necessary!
Houzz. Annie Thornton: Homeowners Tom and Bea Schumacher dreamed of converting their conventional lawn yard in Pasadena, California, into a landscape of outdoor living rooms connected by a series of paths and naturalistic gardens. “One aesthetic I longed for is from reading ‘The Secret Garden’ as a child,” Bea Schumacher says. Read More
By Isara Ongwiseth: The Schumacher garden evolves each year, transitioning from a sunny delight to a shady oasis. We gave the prestigious Compulsive Gardeners Class at the LA Arboretum a tour, and now we are tickled to be able to take you too! Take the Tour
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Sustainability’s chic can make it seem expensive. Often sustainable practices actually save money as well as time and effort.
Better Homes and Gardens. By Nafeesah Allen: It’s easy to overlook your landscape when budgeting for home maintenance and renovation projects. Yet with a little preparation, you can keep expenses down and really make every penny count. Read More
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August 2021
Enjoy the Yard of the Week
Tour This Shady Oasis
Build Green Infrastructure
Get Beauty for the Buck
Beautify Like Bea
Join Us – Save the World!
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