There Goes the Lawn

Jessica at ‘Growing Up in the Garden’ did a beautiful job conveying much of what I feel about maintaining a lawn in semi-arid California. Enjoy!

Growing Up in the Garden

I have always secretly, or not so secretly, wanted to do away with the lawn in our backyard. This is not to say I have not enjoyed it over the years. It has served as a good picnic location, a runway for leaping over sprinklers, and as a soft place to land while practicing cartwheels. But, alas, it is so hard to justify in Southern California’s semi-arid climate. Now, with the a severe drought looming, it seems almost absurd.

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Born To Organize | February 6, 2014 at 1:02 pm

You’re welcome. I’ve been meaning to write something similar, but you’ve done it beautifully and succinctly. Thanks for that!

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Such a great post! I commented on her blog, but wanted to thank you for sharing!

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Born To Organize | February 7, 2014 at 4:52 pm

Laurie, it is so thoughtful of you to take the extra step. Thank you.

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Growing Up in the Garden | February 6, 2014 at 9:05 am

Thanks for sharing my post!

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- Born To Organize | February 6, 2014 at 1:02 pm
  
  You’re welcome. I’ve been meaning to write something similar, but you’ve done it beautifully and succinctly. Thanks for that!
  
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LB | February 7, 2014 at 4:51 am

Such a great post! I commented on her blog, but wanted to thank you for sharing!

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- Born To Organize | February 7, 2014 at 4:52 pm
  
  Laurie, it is so thoughtful of you to take the extra step. Thank you.
  
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