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Families who wanted to enjoy an outdoor activity which incorporated the participation and education for the youngest and oldest members, soon recognized how much the Southern California climate enabled a very successful effort if they planted those varieties adaptable to our generous sunshine.
Local garden centers experienced a surge of business as old customers dusted off tools and new customers learned a new appreciation for their backyard or even patio.
Those locally owned garden centers include
HappyDays Ace Hardware - Encino
Armstrong Garden Center - Glendale
Armstrong Garden Center - La Canada
Bertha's Gardens - Northridge
Armstrong Garden Center - Sherman Oaks
Studio City Ace Hardware - Studio City
Franklin Hardware - Woodland Hills
Meanwhile, other people realized there was produce, fruit, herbs, and flowers available at the farmer's market, locally grown, which surpassed their best (or failed) efforts.
Some of those resources are available thru the Farmers Market organization website which will be a part of a future post. And additionally, EZE Farms with a local pickup location
Related article on organic produce in California. https://sfvnewsportal.town.news/node/67566/