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VALUED CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS+

Angelenos are optimistic problem solvers. Yet, even we can get a little cranky with our ever-evolving mix of calamities from time to time, particularly when they seem intractable.

When we feel frustrated, overwhelmed or off-balance, we take the most productive action we can take in that moment. For us, of course, that usually involves a garden. As grocery prices rise, we plant more edibles. As fire season nears, we act on our defensible space. As the kid and dog start whinging, we throw open the door and explore.

As we look back over our lives together, we see it is these small, not-enough-in-the-moment actions that have solved the problems we thought were too big, too complex, too fast moving for us. This is how we know we will get through this together LA, and we will be better, stronger and more beautiful when it’s all said and done.

Hang in there. Be well. Be safe. We love you.

 
Sincerely,
Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi
 

 

LATEST NEWS+

There is a good deal of life that feels out of our control at the moment. Still, there are steps we can take to secure our own resilience and provide it to those around us too.
 
 

By Cassy Aoyagi: Join me for a photo-tour of this eclectic, art-filled garden in northeast Los Angeles County. It protects its home and people, wrapping them in privacy, shade, fire-mitigation, and supports their resilience through Safer-at-Home. See More
 
 
 

Cassy Aoyagi: Landscapes can speed or slow fire’s path. We are accustomed to thinking of trees as sources of fire danger. Yet, the right trees, smartly planted in the right place can protect our homes. Here are the places and trees that will have the greatest protective impact. Read More
 
 
 

Realtor.com. Jennifer Kelly Geddes: While Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West reside mainly in a swanky gated community in Hidden Hills, there are apparently big plans afoot for a urine garden on their property in Wyoming. See More
 
 
 

SUSTAINABLE TIPS+

Whether you have a landscape authentic to Los Angeles or a one more on the traditional side, sustainable maintenance practices can support your health and that of LA. Spring Maintenance Checklist

 

Oscar Ortega: CalFire expects a busy wildfire season. We can all do our part to protect LA and our overtaxed fire and emergency service professionals with these landscape maintenance actions. See More

 
 
 

May 2020

LATEST NEWS+

Wrap Homes in Resilience
Catch Fire with Trees
Urinate? In the Garden?
 

UPCOMING EVENTS+

Fire Wise Tour
Venice Design Series
 

SUSTAINABLE TIPS+

Maintain for Fire Mitigation
 

BLOOMING NOW+

Fire-Wise Toyon
Almost Everything!
 

TEAM UPDATE+

Celebrate Heroes
Thank You Team
 

UPCOMING EVENTS+

What a treat! Avoid the sunburn and learn more than ever before via online garden tours.

June 4: (Virtual) Fire-Wise Tour

TBA: Venice Design Series

View Now: Fire-Wise Webinar

 
 

BLOOMING NOW+

We celebrate Toyon’s fire resilience and “Christmas Berries,” but often under-appreciate its spectacular spring blooms. See more May Blooms!
 

 

TEAM UPDATE+

We feel like we are always discussing the beauty of this city. Aren’t we seeing it in a whole new way lately?

 

As a nurse and a human, we know bea-utiful Bea Schumacher brightens the days of everyone she encounters. We celebrate you and nurses’ week, Bea! Thank you for being our front line!

 

With every siren we hear, we think of our heroes and friends at LAFD Station 74, and extend our gratitude to all those fighting fire and planning for LA’s unique mix of emergencies. Thank you all!

 

We know we are lucky to work with you, but we could never say it enough. To our team, thank you for showing up, stepping up and leaning in with us this spring.

We love you! We couldn’t save LA without you – and we might not have the heart to!

 

 

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