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School Garden Wonderland

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Christy

School playgrounds in urban environments tend to be comprised more of concrete than soccer fields. Still there is always room for green. Kehillat Israel Early Childhood Center in Pacific Palisades, CA wanted to create more garden space for their kids … Continue reading →

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Tiny But Mighty Venice Garden Makeover

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Christy

Those who are familiar with Venice Beach, CA know that it’s a great place to live, but the lots are tiny. Finding a place to garden is challenging and finding adequate sunlight can be even more of a challenge. Last … Continue reading →

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Family’s New Vegetable Garden

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Christy

A student from my Santa Monica College gardening course hired me to design a vegetable garden – a few raised beds so his family could grow tomatoes, salad greens and more. The family had moved into their house recently and … Continue reading →

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New Herb Garden

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Christy

A call came in from a Santa Monica homeowner who had been wanting to put in a small herb garden for years. She had a busy life, and participated in a monthly CSA (community supported agriculture), so a full-sized vegetable … Continue reading →

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