VALUED CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS+
This month began with Wildfire Preparedness Day – an opportunity to take action to protect ourselves, our neighbors, and LA.
As we walk with those recovering from a horrific start to the year, the day feels different. We become ever more steady in our understanding that we can do hard things. Especially when we do them alongside all of you.
Wherever you find yourself today, we hope you find yourself empowered by the beauty of this wonderful city.
Sincerely,
Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi
What do wildfire prepared gardens look like? They can be lush, leafy and lovely.
Cal Fire TV: Just a jog from the Rose Bowl, the Schumacher Garden Retreat withstood significant embercast during the Eaton Fire. Hear Bea Schumacher as she describes life in her verdant, vital and fire-prepared garden. View the Interview
ARD. By Antje Sieb: Take a tour of Cassy’s own fire defensive garden with ARD, Germany’s public radio station. Along with fire defensive gardening tips, ARD gathered an abundance of birdsong. Hear the Garden
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Here’s how we prepare gardens to thrive throughout LA’s summer.
JT Wilkinson: Summer irrigation in native plant gardens requires a delicate dance. Here are three steps to being a good partner. Hear the Garden
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May 2025
Hear from Bea
Look to California
Hydrate for Summer
Blue Flax
So Much More!
Innovative Preparation
Cal Fire Visits
Wildfire Extravaganza
We love to see the delicate periwinkle blooms of blue flax on the breeze.
They are far from alone. See more Blooming Now!
We’re grateful to all of you who taught us, came to learn, and simply walked with us this month.
J.’s Innovative Preparation
FormLA Friend and mentor J. Lopez shared his Wildfire Prepared home with KCAL’s Christine Lazar. Learn from his application of innovative methods as well tried and true preparations. Tour with J.
Cal Fire TV Visits
We are deeply grateful to Bea and Tom Schumacher, as well as Gary and Nancy Breaux for sharing their experiences and gardens with Cal Fire TV. We also enjoyed every moment with the Cal Fire team! We look forward to sharing the results with all of you in the months to come.
Wildfire Extravaganza
Congratulations Santa Monica Mountains Fire Safe Council on your first annual Wildfire Extravaganza! We were uplifted by you, your hope and dedication to community education. Take Tour
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