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Here's what you will find in this issue:
  • The California Garden
  • I killed my lawn. Ask me how.
  • Winter workshops and Special Events
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The California Garden –
Updated Article and Talk this Weekend! (11/17/07)

Thinking of designing a more ecologically sound landscape?  Need help getting started landscaping with native plants?  Find inspiration in this handy resource – “The California Garden”.

In this article we discuss the concept of mimicking natural outdoor spaces in your garden by using naturalistic planting themes. Among the eight themes we list are: Shaded Canyon Hideaway, San Diego Foothill Courtyard and Chaparral Trail.

By no means a definitive list of the many possible design choices you can make for your native garden, this little guide is really meant to jog your memory and give you a starting point of possible themes to consider.  The plant lists are very short and include a few of the ‘signature’ plants you might recall when thinking of chaparral, foothills, canyons and other areas.

This Saturday (11/17/07) we invite you to join us as we continue the Sage Advice Workshop series with co-owner Mike Evans as he discusses “The California Garden”.  Mike will teach about how to use nature herself to help guide the design of your native garden.  Come learn gardening and design tips from one of the experts!  Details about the talk can be found on our posting here.

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I Killed my Lawn.  Ask me How.

We’re at it again.  If you haven’t seen our new bumper stickers, be sure to pick one up on your next visit out to the nursery.  We think they’re fun, and we hope you think so too.

If you want to take the bold and ecologically responsible step of replacing your lawn with natives, we’d love to help you out.  Take a look at the ‘I Killed my Lawn’ Resource area on our website to get even more information about gardening with California native plants!

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Winter Workshops and Special Events

Sage Advice Workshop Series:
The California Garden
THIS Saturday – November 17, 11:00 AM

Sage Advice Workshop Series:
The Fragrant Native Garden
December 1, 2007, 11:00 AM

Holiday Wreath-making in the Redwoods
December 15, 2007, 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
(two sessions!)
Event Cost: $20 adv/$25 door

For more information about these events click here or call 949-728-0685.

Holiday Hours:

Tree of Life Nursery will be closed Thursday, November 22 for Thanksgiving.  Casa ‘La Paz’, (retail sales only), will be open Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24 as usual.  The nursery will be closed on Christmas Day.


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We have added more updates to our Fire Resources page, including two important workshops about how to protect your home from fire damage. If you would like see links to resources about what to do after a fire please see our "Firestorm 2007 - Resources" blog posting here.

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