Spring 2012 The Gardener’s Grapevine www.manhattanbeachbotanicalgarden.org President’s Message Everybody Loves a Parade By Charlotte Marshall Everyone connected with the Garden is buzzing about our participation in Manhattan Beach’s Centennial Parade and the Historic Picnic after‐ wards on Saturday, May 19. We’ll be flitting down Manhattan Beach Boulevard, starting at Pacific Avenue and ending in Polliwog Park, handing out wildflower seed packets and honor‐ ing the City’s official flower—the Beach Prim‐ rose. We will also promote the Garden’s mission of earth‐friendly gardening techniques, encour‐ aging the use of California native and climate‐ compatible plants, water conservation, and teaching the benefits of sustainable landscaping practices. The Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden also celebrates its 20 th Anniversary this year. Along with promoting sustainable gardening, we en‐ courage the attraction of beneficial insects and wildlife into our area. With that in mind, our theme for the parade is “The Plight of the Bum‐ blebee.” We encourage all our members and supporters to line the street or join our swarm of friendly bees (imitated by humans) set to the sound of Rimsky‐Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bum‐ ble Bee.” During the picnic celebration at Polliwog Park after the parade we will host tours of the Garden with engaging and fun activities. To learn the latest updates on the parade, go to the City’s Web site: http://www.ci.manhattan‐beach.ca.us/ Index.aspx?page=1986 . Get your buzz on and join the fun. I look forward to our paths meeting along the parade route. MBBG in 1992 MBBG in 2012
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Spring 2012
The Gardener’s Grapevine
www.manhattanbeachbotanicalgarden.org
President’s Message Everybody Loves a Parade By Charlotte Marshall
Everyone connected with the Garden is buzzing
about our participation in Manhattan Beach’s
Centennial Parade and the Historic Picnic after‐
wards on Saturday, May 19. We’ll be flitting
down Manhattan Beach Boulevard, starting at
Pacific Avenue and ending in Polliwog Park,
handing out wildflower seed packets and honor‐
ing the City’s official flower—the Beach Prim‐
rose. We will also promote the Garden’s mission
of earth‐friendly gardening techniques, encour‐
aging the use of California native and climate‐
compatible plants, water conservation, and
teaching the benefits of sustainable landscaping
practices.
The Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden also
celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year. Along
with promoting sustainable gardening, we en‐
courage the attraction of beneficial insects and
wildlife into our area. With that in mind, our
theme for the parade is “The Plight of the Bum‐
blebee.” We encourage all our members and
supporters to line the street or join our swarm of
The Gardener’s Grapevine is published seasonally by volunteers of the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden, a nonprofit corporation whose membership includes amateur and professional gardeners. Other organizations may reprint an article if credit is given and the editor is sent a copy. We are grateful to Chevron, the City of Manhattan Beach, Rotary of Manhattan Beach, and VOICE for their generous sponsorship. Manhattan Beach Botani-cal Garden is located in Polliwog Park on Peck Avenue, just north of Manhattan Beach Boulevard.
4. A place to raise young ‐ trees, shrubs, species
‐specific plants (think Monarchs and milk‐
weed but there are others)
Water Retention/Harvest: Methods will be used
to keep water onsite such as sloped grading and
permeable pathway materials of decomposed
granite (DG) and grout‐less pavers. These meas‐
ures prevent polluting ocean runoff by allowing
water to seep into the earth where it can be natu‐
rally filtered and cleansed before heading down
to replenish the water table. Rain barrels or a
rainwater harvesting system are other methods
to capture and use rainwater.
Pesticides: There will be little to no pesticides
used in the landscaping. Climate‐appropriate
(Continued from page 8) plants will reduce the need because they
will not be prone to disease.
Fertilizers: There will be little to no fertilizer
used. Adding organic amendments such as gyp‐
sum, applying organic mulch, and installing CA
natives and various drought‐tolerant succu‐
lents will reduce the need.
Mulch: Organic mulch, such as chipped tree
trimmings, will be applied over exposed soil be‐
tween plants 2 inches to 4 inches deep. When
laid, it will be kept 2 inches from stems of small
plants, 4 inches to 6 inches from trunks of
shrubs, and 12 inches or more from tree trunks
to maintain plant health. Dead leaves, twigs,
flower heads, and other garden matter will be
left on the ground instead of sweeping and haul‐
ing away.
The LMB Class of 2012 is raising funds from the
community for the Sustainable Garden Project.
To learn more about the project, or to make a
donation, go to: www.SustainableGardenProject‐
.com.
Leadership Manhattan Beach Class of 2012
Spring Garden Tour The South Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society is holding its 18th annual Spring Garden Tour
on April 21, 2012, from 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. For tickets go to their Web site: http://www.sccnps.org/, or call Loretta at (310) 692-0500 any day between 9:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.