030608lat1.jpgThis week's LA Times Home and Garden section is all about the garden. The feature story is about some flowers and plants that aren't necessarily native, but thrive well in our So Cal Mediterranean climate. Other highlights after the jump...

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030608lat1.jpgIntroducing a variety of South African plants to consider to add color and interest to your garden.

030608lat2.jpgSolar powered house numbers

030608lat3.jpgRoger's Garden's Annual California Friendly Garden contest is on!

030608lat4.jpgLong flowering California native Buckwheat

030608lat5jpg.jpgthe Ada hanging vase

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