Tips for Successful Edible Gardening by The Conscious Garden In Southern California we love to eat healthy food and there is no fresher, tastier or more nutrient dense foods than those that you pick from your own garden or that you buy from the farmers market. It is important to know that your food is…
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Stylish and Sustainable Garden Design
Stylish and Sustainable Garden Design Living and designing in California, the ongoing and severe drought we’re experiencing is on everyone’s minds. And as such, drought-tolerant gardens are rapidly replacing outdated water-thirsty landscapes. While everyone is on board with the concept of a drought-tolerant garden I inevitably hear the same hesitation from clients – they don’t…
How To Keep Your Fountains Water Wise During Drought
As we all face this unprecedented drought, we need to make smart choices about using water. At this point I’m praying for rain, but I’m realistic enough to know my lobbying may not be that influential. But I have instituted several measures, the first of which regards my fountain. This water element is an essential…
The Importance of Sustainable Gardening
The word of the day is sustainability. The United Nations World Commission for the Environment defines sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The other word that makes headlines is “green.” What that means for gardeners and landscape designers: We must pay attention…
