The Best of Orin Martin pt. 1

Above: This is an illustration of Orin Martin, horticultural hero and manager of the Alan Chadwick Garden. Yes.

Below: In his original font, here are some of Orin Martin's postings:

Work Therapy

NURSERY Grow Native Nursery, Westwood

15 acres of greenhouse and garden space adjacent to the 405 freeway. A partnership between the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden and the VA Hospital's VA Garden in Westwood off the 405 on Wilshire, the Grow Native Nursery seems like an exciting new hub for native plant culture and local business. The partnership makes some nice connections within the realms of military, economy, and ecology - job training & work therapy for veterans in sustainable plant propagation and landscaping. Can't wait to check it out.

I feel like summer is a length of thin paper streamer lightly attached to a post and slightly flipping in the breeze. In an instant, the wind might take it away. Like anything good, it'll be something that flies too quickly and too unpredictably to catch, out of sight in seconds.

bee-a-thon

Found this in my inbox.

yourgardenshow.com is broadcasting a 12-hour live stream dedicated to bees on July 16th, 9am-9pm.