Thought I'd let all of you know that I found a free program that walks though California frienly gardening step by step! Hope this is helpful to those of you who aren't professionals. The tutorial is located on the Be Water Wise webiste.

http://www.bewaterwise.com/training01.html#online

We're installing a sustainable garden @ 816 John Street in Manhattan Beach in a couple of weeks. We removed grass by hand and will used newspapers and cardboard underneath the finished mulch. lots of drought tolerant plants and drip irrigation system. we'll use a fertilizer injection system to get plants off to a good start. We're installing the same type of garden at a residence on Pine street in Manhattan Beach this week.

of removing grass and creating a native water conserving garden in the front yard. Have attended the fall classes at the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden and found them to be very informative and helpful. The first was on native species and included a trip to a transformed property in Manhattan Beach. The second on drip irrigation. The speakers at these classes are informed professionals who are dedicated to water conservation. The next class is Saturday, October 10 at 10am on Composting. The… Continue