Posts Tagged ‘Garden’
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How to Blanch Greens (the easy way), starring those superstars of nutrition: broccoli leaves
0April 3, 2019 by Hope Gardens
Sure, the traditional green broccoli head floret is very attractive and to grow one feels like such an accomplishment. But …
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Before & After Landscaping Photos: Elizabeth & Jason
0July 28, 2017 by Hope Gardens
Elizabeth and Jason had a big corner lot with a slope and their modern, minimalist take on landscaping was the …
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Spring In!
0June 29, 2017 by Hope Gardens
Here is Hope Gardens Spring/Summer Organic Vegetable Planting Guide. All the how-to’s and how-not-to’s. Spring In: Guide to Installing Your …
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How to Grow Blueberries
0July 5, 2016 by Hope Gardens
“Blue skies smilin’ at me Nothin’ but blue skies do I see Bluebirds singin’ a song Nothin’ but blue skies …
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Green Arrow Nursery in North Hills sold to developers
24March 29, 2016 by Hope Gardens
I am crushed to inform Angelenos that Green Arrow Nursery in North Hills has been sold to developers for …
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How to Pick the Best Tomato Plant
1March 18, 2016 by Hope Gardens
Holy Lycopene, you guys. There are over 700 tomato cultivars available today. Overwhelming! Picking the healthiest plant is the most …
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Historic Sperling Nursery closing
22June 28, 2015 by Hope Gardens
Sometimes life is very hard to understand. Finding a silver lining or figuring out a place to file it is …
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TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN’T USE TURF TERMINATORS.
34April 3, 2015 by Hope Gardens
1. Their gardens are ugly. Tiny plants in a grid covered in construction gravel. No. 2. They make you sign …
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A MONTH OF WINTER VEGGIES: BROCCOLI (and the real star: their LEAVES)
0December 30, 2014 by Hope Gardens
When you have limited space in your home vegetable garden, you have to make tough choices about what to grow. …
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Drought-Tolerant Landscaping
0May 4, 2014 by Hope Gardens
Hope Gardens promotes a more environmentally-conscious approach to landscaping. Fortunately, this can still mean a colorful garden, full of contrast …
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