Springtime is just around the corner. Do you have questions about fertilizing, irrigating, maintaining an organic, pesticide-free garden, or many other gardening related topics? For more than 30 years, my alma mater University of California, Davis has offered the UC Cooperative Extension's Common Ground Garden Program here in Los Angeles.
Gardening Helpline
The program's main goals are to offer residents information of how to create and maintain their own local food sources as a healthy and economic alternative, and how to share this knowledge with lower income residents as a social outreach program. But what if you're the one who needs information or help? Feel free to call their Gardening Helpline at (323)260-3228 to speak to a master gardener, or via email at mglosangeleshelpine (at) ucdavis (dot) edu for advice and guidance about your vegetable, fruits, annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and soil.
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Oh, how I wish . . . the temperature in Chicago was -6 degrees with a wind chill of -27 degrees when I left for work this morning. It was rather balmy this afternoon on the reverse commute . . . the temperature was 4 degrees with a windchill of -10 degrees.
I love going to LA for Christmas to visit my brother . . . I wear a sweatshirt and sneakers on the beach, basking in the warmth, while locals where furs and Uggs to the local Starbucks, shivering and complaining. It's such a funny contrast. Don't get me wrong . . . a couple of days in a warm place can make a world of difference in your spirit.
Our weather may be harsh, but it's part of what living in Chicago is all about. Chicago has sweltering summers and icy winters, but it is just SOOooo beautiful that after almost 30 years it STILL takes my breath away.
Here's to an early spring!!
I hope to visit Chi-town one day soon. My sister recently visited and was impressed by the food and architecture. That being said, I definitely love this 80 degree in February weather! Wooooooo!