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California Native Plant Landscape Certificate
It’s official - I’m a Certified California Native Plant Landscaper! In November 2024, I completed the amazing 6-week program at the Santa...
Kristy Gump
Jan 152 min read
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January Gardening Guide
While other gardening zones may be sleeping under a layer of snow, Zone 10 Southern California gardeners are fortunate enough to be able...
Kristy Gump
Jan 142 min read
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The December Southern California Garden
Every time I step into my garden, I remember how lucky I am. As a Zone 10 Southern California gardener, I can grow food and flowers year...
Kristy Gump
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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SPRING PLANT SALE - COMING SOON!
Join me for the first ever Wild Joy Gardens Spring Plant Sale! Date and location are TBD as I'm working with some local businesses to see...
Kristy Gump
Feb 28, 20241 min read
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New Year's Intentions - More tea please!
I haven't made a traditional New Year's resolution in years and am always surprised this time of year when people ask if I do. Some years...
Kristy Gump
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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The Summer Day, by Mary Oliver
Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean – the one who has flung...
Kristy Gump
Oct 21, 20231 min read
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