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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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GARDEN CONSULTANTS
Mike Letteriello
Native Plant/Xeriscape Consultant, Long Beach
letteriello@charter.net
562-439-6002 (home)
562-481-5216 (cell)
Mike is a highly experienced native-plant gardener and consultant with
close to 20 years experience. He has worked with Long Beach Schools to create
natural habitats that stimulate environmental learning. He also works
with residential customers, especially those do-it-yourselfers who
yearn to yank their water-guzzling landscaping and install a
water-thrifty native home landscape. Contact Mike for fees and
services.
T's Space, Urban & Suburban Space Transformation
ts_space@yahoo.com
www.tspaceonline.com
Specializing in native & edible gardens to create whimsical & playful gardens that invite butterflies, birds and your neighbors to feast. Certified master gardener with 10 years of sustainable gardening experience and training through the Peace Corps, El Dorado Nature Center, National Wildlife Federation and other environmental organizations.
GARDENERS/GARDENING SERVICES
Any progressive gardeners who incorporate earth-friendly practices? These would include: gas-free mowers and leaf blowers, organic fertilizers, lawn-alternatives, natural pest control, drought-tolerant plants, California natives, knowledge of composting and mulching, familiar with vermiculture, etc.
Send info to lbgreenguide@gmail.com
GARDENS
Here are some gardens in Long Beach that provide a respite from the hectic world. Enjoy meandering paths, colorful flowers, shady trees—and most of all, peace and quiet.
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach CA 90840
Japanese Garden site:
www.csulb.edu
Rancho Los Alamitos, Historic Ranch and Gardens
6400 Bixby Hill Road
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 431-3541
www.rancholosalamitos.com
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia Rd.
Long Beach 90807
(562) 570-1755
www.rancholoscerritos.org
GARDENS/SCHOOL
California Integrated Waste Management Board
School Gardens page:
www.ciwmb.ca.gov
California School Garden Network
www.csgn.org
Life Lab (Santa Cruz, CA)
Life Lab Science Program is a nonprofit organization that helps schools develop gardens where children can create "living laboratories" for the study of the natural world.
www.lifelab.org
Starting a School Garden
The Edible Schoolyard, Berkeley, CA:
www.edibleschoolyard.org
GIFTS/GIFT BASKETS
T's Space, "Not run of the mill"
ts_space@yahoo.com
www.tspaceonline.com
Handmade & personalized gift baskets, jewelry, soy or beeswax candles & organic herbal products. Unique gift baskets custom made to order with quality and unique products. Presented in exotic & natural packaging. Great for romance, special occasions, baby/bridal showers, marriage, ladies night out, being single. Be creative and create your own theme.
GIFT SHOPS/GREEN/FAIR TRADE
Fern's Garden, "Ethically Made Craft for the Home & Garden"
5308-B E. Second Street
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 434-6425
(800) 759-0871
www.fernsgarden.com
GLOSSARY/GREEN
EverybodyGreen.com (NY) provides a page on their website that offers
definitions of terms commonly used in the "green" movement:
www.everybodygreen.com
GONDOLA RIDES
Gondola Getaway
5437 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach
( 562) 433-9595
www.gondolagetawayinc.com
GRAFFITI REMOVAL PROGRAMS
City of Long Beach:
www.longbeach.gov
GRASSCYCLING
City of Long Beach pages:
www.longbeach-recycles.org
www.longbeach.gov
GREEN HOME STORES
In Orange County:
The Road Less Traveled
2202 1/2 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Phone: (714) 836-8727
www.roadlesstraveledstore.com
Check out these stores in other cities:
www.eco-terric.com (San Francisco)
www.livingreen.com (Culver City)
www.organicrush.com (South Pasadena)
www.pasadenavillages.com (Pasadena)
GREEN PARTY
Green Party, Long Beach
Contact: Dorothy Kemeny, (562) 429-7521
GREENSCAPING
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website contains much
valuable information. Here's a page on "How to GreenScape."
www.epa.gov
Greenscaping for Homeowners, EPA page:
www.epa.gov
GREEN SCHOLARSHIPS
Eco Scholarship
"Scholarships for Green Careers"
Help support the innovators of our green future. From science and technology to green building, from forestry and environmental stewardship to planning sustainable cities. We need to understand one thing: Without green students, we won't have a green future. Purchase the myGreenSpark Redemption Book in support of the ecoScholarship Fund and 50% of the proceeds will go directly to Green Scholarships.
www.EcoScholarship.com
www.GreenSpark.com/ECO
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z