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Unexpected Onion Blossoms

April 30, 2015 | By Johanna Silver | Comments (0)
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Rather than tossing out the ‘Walla Walla Sweet’ onions that had started sprouting in her fridge last spring, Test Garden design assistant Lauren Dunec Hoang planted them in a corner of the Test Garden veggie bed.

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Tags: alliums, compost, gardening, onions, vegetables, walla walla

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Want a Crash Course in CA’s Drought? Read This.

April 22, 2015 | By Andrea Minarcek | Comments (2)
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If you need some inspiration to cut back on your water use during California’s drought—look no further.

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Tags: California, California drought, Central Valley, cooking, Drought, gardening, how to save water, laundry, Save water, SoCal, travel, water tips, water-conservation, Water-wise

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Links We Love: Green Thumbs

April 17, 2015 | By Jessica Mordo | Comments (0)
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Spring is springing along and we’re loving the chance to spend more time in the garden. Here are some fun ways to bring the outdoors in, or to enhance the splendor of your outdoor space. 10 A-list garden ideas to steal from movie stars. A converted backyard shed becomes a mini dream house. DIY balsa wood planters that would make a […]

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Tags: celebrity gardens, decorating, flowers, garden, garden shed, garden tools, gardening, plant pots, planters, plants

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11 Ways to Meet California’s New 25 Percent Water Cutbacks

April 2, 2015 | By brenzelk | Comments (29)
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Governor Brown’s call yesterday for mandatory water cutbacks for all Californians has a lot of us wondering what more we can do to save water, especially outdoors. And how can we get our gardens through the worst drought in our history? Here’s a strategy.

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Tags: 25% mandate, California, Drought, gardening, Governor Brown, lawn, Save water, Water-wise
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