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The Ten Commandments of Community Gardens via City of Sydney, Australia

By on May 27th, 2018

I was looking for items to share on the site for our local community garden project, The Community Garden of Sherman Oaks,  and came across this great poster from the City of Sydney. A great place to start in your community garden. Sometimes the simplest rules are the ones we need to be reminded about. — Douglas

The Ten Commandments of Community Gardens via City of Sydney, Australia

The Ten Commandments of Community Gardens via City of Sydney, Australia

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  1. Ask the Expert: How to Use Plants for Privacy in a City Garden via Gardenista
  2. Garden History: The importance of trees (Botanic Garden, Sydney, Australia)
  3. Event and Photos: Altadena Community Garden and Farmers Market
  4. I Like This – Seattle City website declares – 2010 The Year of Urban Agriculture
  5. Blooming in the city #Pasadena #flowers #plants #tree #nature #spring #outdoors #city #garden #gardenersnotebook
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Spring is Here! – Get these Glowing White Tulip Cards, Pillows, Cases, Totes and More!

By on May 10th, 2018

Spring is Here! Get these Glowing White Tulip Cards, Pillows, Cases, Totes and More!

Spring is Here! Get these Glowing White Tulip Cards, Pillows, Cases, Totes and More!

Spring is Here!
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White Tulip Closeup via My Instagram

By on May 7th, 2018

White Tulip Closeup via My Instagram

White Tulip Closeup

A bee’s eye view of a tulip

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Yellow rose in the garden via My Instagram

By on April 25th, 2018

Yellow rose in the garden via My Instagram

Yellow rose in the garden

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California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) via My Instagram

By on April 23rd, 2018

California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) via My Instagram
 

California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)

Found in a friend’s garden. 

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View from the garden today via My Instagram

By on April 23rd, 2018

View from the garden today via My Instagram

View from the garden today

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Gazania via My Instagram

By on April 19th, 2018

Gazania via My Instagram

Gazania

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Coral Rose from My Instagram

By on April 18th, 2018

Coral Rose from My Instagram

Coral Rose

Roses are blooming all over the neighborhood, including this lovely coral rose. I don’t see many of these as people opt for more typical white, Pink or yellow roses. 

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Brunfelsia (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow) flower in the garden via My Instagram

By on April 17th, 2018

Brunfelsia (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow) flower in the garden via My Instagram

Brunfelsia (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow) flower in the garden

I planted these shrubs back in November 2016 and now they are flowering fully for the first time. The flowers change from purple to lavender to white over the course of a few days. 

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How to Build a Raised Bed with Benches via Bonnie Plants

By on April 16th, 2018

How to Build a Raised Bed with Benches via Bonnie Plants

How to Build a Raised Bed with Benches via Bonnie Plants

This half-day project makes gardening easier and more comfortable. It’s higher than most raised beds, so you don’t have to bend over quite as much, plus it has a bench on each side so you can sit while you plant, weed, and harvest. This is an ideal garden set-up for older gardeners, folks with back or knee problems, or anyone simply looking for an attractive, unique style of raised bed to add to the yard.

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