VALUED CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS+

While the dormant season’s ghosts and zombies may frighten some, we are bewitched by autumn in native gardens. Even more bewitching? Sharing time and space with you in the past month. We find ourselves completely enchanted.

Wishing you a beautiful October and Happy Halloween!

Sincerely,

Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi

LATEST NEWS+

Autumn is known to bring a few scary things to California native gardens. From ghosts, zombies, fire and spiders… here are a few ways to turn fright to delight.     Who Ghosted Your Garden? By Eric Crow: Some California native plants ghost their gardens in autumn. We shared a few design tricks that keep gardens from feeling haunted during the fall installment of the Native Plant Garden Tour. Get Ideas     How do California Fires Impact Your Insurance? Expert Insurance Reviews. By Rachel Bodine: In states where wildfires are common, homeowners have been left in shock when their insurers suddenly dropped their homeowner insurance. There are ways to reduce that risk, as well as the risk from fire. Get Tips     Which Irrigation Systems Reduce Fire Risk? Irrigation and Green Industry. By Roderic Hurdle-Bradford: The simple act of utilizing an irrigation system helps manage a landscape in its defense versus fire, as well-hydrated materials do not burn. Overhead and drip irrigation systems each have advantages. Which one is right for you? Get the Scoop

SUSTAINABLE TIPS+

In contrast with non-native gardens, native gardens will evolve through the seasons. The change can be frightening… or delightful!
 
 

By JT Wilkinson: Some California native plants die late summer… or do they? Quite a few are known to rise from their graves. Here is how to tell dead from dormant. Get Tips
 
 

LATEST NEWS+

Who Ghosted Your Garden?
Which Irrigation Is Fire-Defensive?
How Do CA Fires Impact Insurance?
 

UPCOMING EVENTS+

USGBC-LA Green Gala
 

SUSTAINABLE TIPS+

Ghosts! Zombies! Spiders!
 

BLOOMING NOW+

Currants
California Fushias
Globe and Indian Mallows
 

TEAM UPDATE+

Greenbuild Conference
Autumn Garden Tour
Fire Prevention Festival
 

UPCOMING EVENTS+

October 21: Wildfire Defense Forum

December 8: Green Gala

 

BLOOMING NOW+

Even in the midst of LA’s season of dormancy, it’s easy to find blooms!

Here’s what’s Blooming Now

 

TEAM UPDATE+

We were delighted to see so many of you in September as we:
 

Revisited Native Gardens

Homeowner Teresa Mackey joined her FormLA designer Eric Cow and maintenance manger JT Wilkinson in showcasing her new mural and fall foliage.

Thank you Teresa for all the graciousness and insights you’ve provided this year! Thank you Theodore Payne Foundation for the great conversation – and stunning autumn photos!

 

Promoted Green Infrastructure

USGBC-LA board members Cassy Aoyagi and Gary Lai made the case for Urban Nature at the International Greenbuild Conference in San Diego.

Thank you for a wonderful conversation, Gary!

 

Joined Sierra Madre Festival

The Authentic Foothill Gardens design team returned to the garden to support the Sierra Madre Fire Department during its Fire Prevention Festival.

Thank you Sierra Madre Fire Department, James Carlson and Nathalia Flores for including us!

 

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