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Lawn or no Lawn?

14 years ago

Who needs grass? 2 1/2 acres of willow, ocotillo, mesquite and cactus is enough for us. Easy to water, too! When we lived in the San Fernando Valley, I used to sit and watch the water run down the gutters. Now that I live in the Mojave, I see the water being stolen from Owens Lake, so it can run down the gutters in Canoga Park. Ugghh!

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gringojay
14 years ago
Hi mojavegardener,
? Can you grow any edibles ?
I see pictures of mojave & think it is high desert - but maybe not understanding any niche gardening potential.
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