VALUED CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS+

We never stop learning, and we are so grateful to those of you who invest in our growth! Big thanks for FormLA Friends J. Lopez, Mikke Pierson, Amanda Cavallo, we learn something new about wildfire and humanity each time we engage with you. Thank you for sharing your substantial insights and delightful company.

As we head into the hotter months, we hope you all stay safe, healthy, happy and hydrated – and drink in all the beauty LA has to behold.

Sincerely,

Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi

LATEST NEWS+

As we head into summer, we can shape LA’s water and fire futures – beautifully!     Review Wildfire Readiness By Cassy Aoyagi: Each year we gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be wildfire ready. Here is our latest take on the layers of defense that can protect lives, homes and habitat. Get Ready     Rock Permeable Paving Houzz. By Marianne Lipanovich: Permeable paving offers an alternative to concrete or other solid materials you might consider for the walking, relaxing or dining areas in your yard. To get the ideas flowing, check out these 15 spaces on Houzz that feature a variety of permeable paving options. See Patios

SUSTAINABLE TIPS+

Extreme heat? Can we match it with extreme care?
 

By Patrick Barrett: We expect a summer of extreme heat, and hydrated foliage is key to fire defense. Here are the actions we take to keep gardens hydrated and happy that do not involve applying water. Get Ready
 
 

LATEST NEWS+

Rock Permeable Paving
Review Wildfire Readiness

SUSTAINABLE TIPS+

Fight Fire with No H20

BLOOMING NOW+

Blooms
Seeds + Berries

TEAM UPDATE+

Safer Hillsides
Wildfire Defense Video
Innovative Insights

BLOOMING NOW+

A little rain changes everything!

Normally February-blooming Flannel Bush is just fading in the medians between Playa Vista and Playa Del Rey. We witnessed Elegant Clarkia grow to the height of the Western Redbuds at the Shotgun House Coastal Garden.

What unusually bloom behaviors have caught your eye? See our June-Blooming Favorites and our Instagram Stories for our latest observations.

 

 

TEAM UPDATE+

We have deep gratitude to the fire defense experts who invest in our education and yours. Watch our Wildfire Story Highlights for their latest tips!

 

Thank you to the Hillside Federation for hosting our fire defense series of presentations. We deeply appreciate architect Amanda Cavallo and former mayor and Malibu Fire Brigade Founder Mikke Pierson for joining Cassy Aoyagi and Patrick Barrett and offering substantial expertise!

 

Now on the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, J. Lopez spent decades researching how to prepare homes for fire and educating Angelenos. We toured his Altadena home to learn his latest insights. Stay tuned – we’ll share them!

 

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