VALUED CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS+

We have seen incredible beauty in LA this month!

While we enjoy looking back at every job well done, there is something special about stepping back to enjoy something created with you.  We had that wonderful experience twice this month.

Working alongside you in the crisp autumn air at the Gardens of the World leaves us with a profound sense of connection and accomplishment.  This year, we had an additional boost when what felt like the whole community of Sierra Madre joined us in planting the gardens surrounding city hall.

Thank you for showing us your beauty and helping us showcase the true beauty of LA this fall. What a thrill!

Sincerely,

Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi

LATEST NEWS+

Ban Boring Brown! LA Daily News: By Suzanne Sproul – The Golden State isn’t so golden these days. In fact, it is a little brown around the edges. But the prime fall planting season [is] here!  See More   Plant Drinking Companions Tips: California native oaks thrive on natural rainfall – as long as the water can reach their roots. A shade garden will give your oaks beautiful friends and ideal drinking companions. Get the Palette   Sustain Your Autumn Garden Tips: Native gardens don’t need much love, but they do need a little! Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your drought tolerant garden maintenance this fall. Find Out

SUSTAINABLE TIPS+

Years of drought have swept the slides of the last El Nino from our minds. Well, it’s time to remember! FEMA encourages Californians prepare for flooding this year. We will:

Prepare for High Rainfall

• Evaluate the health of slope saving plants
• Clean gutters and checking waterways
• Reduce irrigation, and modifying timers
• Run through our full Disaster Prevention Checklist

Bring Beauty Home

• Deliver fresh herbs and wildflower seeds to client doorsteps
• Harvest winter veggies, like fennel, parsnips, and sweet potatoes
• Prepare you to host Thanksgiving outdoors

Cut Back Natives, Feed Fruits

• Divide grasses for rejuvenation
• Continue to cut back established natives
• Deep-feed citrus trees
• Providing bareroot fruits and roses
• Planting, mulching, planting and mulching

LATEST NEWS+

Ban Boring Brown
Plant Drinking Companions
Sustain Autumn Foliage

UPCOMING EVENTS+

Irrigation at Descanso
Theodore Payne Tour

SUSTAINABLE TIPS+

Prep for El Nino
Harvesting Thanksgivings
Pruning Natives

TEAM UPDATE+

Library Workshop
Sierra Madre Installation
FormLA Careers

UPCOMING EVENTS+

January 16: Water Management Workshop, Descanso Gardens

April 2-3: Theodore Payne Foundation Garden Tour

 

TEAM UPDATE+

The FormLA team provided tips and support for hands on learners at La Canada’s drought tolerant Gardens of the World.

It felt like the full population of Sierra Madre came to install an authentic LA garden for Sierra Madre City Hall with FormLA teams. Thank you!!

We are hiring! Check our Team Page for details.

 

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