Why plant a rain garden? You might assume that something with the words rain and garden next to each other does not immediately sound feasible for drought-stricken Southern California.  But rain gardens are a form of water harvesting — a way to capture and filter water that would otherwise flow into storm drains and eventually,...Read More

With the welcoming sociability of a community garden and the easy accessibility of a neighborhood park, Arlington Gardens in Pasadena is a gathering spot for gardeners, young families, dog-walkers and more.  The former vacant lot was designed by Mayita Dinos and juxtaposes Mediterranean-inspired, formal herb gardens with more relaxed plantings of California natives and other...Read More