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Gave Moringa a trim off the top to promote more growth on the bottom. She's been struggling as I figure out what she likes, but she hasn't given up on me yet!!! #gardenadventures #growyourownfood #growyourownresources #mastergardenerla (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnBy9Cg8lS/?igshid=1vzh39gd90fhe

Really, even the tobacco plant is getting attacked 😳 😫 😭 Why the garden pests playin with my emotions 😕 And here I thought they would help deter pests from the chopping sage and tomato 🍅 but noooooo, they've been added to the darn menu instead! #gardenadventures #nicotiana #urbangarden #IPM #mastergardenerla #gardeningisaformofresistance (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEj_-9fAr_h/?igshid=un6w1f3vqv2w

Perfect depiction of 2020 so far. This plant was thick and thriving and now she ansad mess. Just gonna go a head and pluck this pest off of her and leaving it where it's bright green will contrast against the background, hopefully feeding a nearby avian homie. #ipm #integratedpestmanagement #mastergardenerLA #2spiritnaturalist #caterpillar🐛 https://www.instagram.com/p/CEh0X1Yg-uX/?igshid=1kns85eal0prx

We out here growing some shit and sowing seeds of resilience!! #growyourownfood #growyourownmedicine #gardeningisaformofresistance #punknaturalist #mastergardenerla https://www.instagram.com/p/CCKZ1qdg18U/?igshid=73wyndukhfxt

Landpark looking good. No pesticides cuz I hand weed this area. Lately there's less dog shit on it, which makes me say yay. I've tried growing edible flowers e.g. nasturtium, mint etc. but they got killed. Planted the aloes with my little brother a several years back along with some poppy seeds. These flowers have all self-sown from the OG ones we planted. Whoop whoop 😎🤓 #mastergardenerla #growsomeshit #huertourbano #mujersalvaje #curandomeconplantas #punknaturalist #cantstopwontstop #2spirithealing https://www.instagram.com/p/B-AUH7gAEh6/?igshid=15n6we82lqx2

Impromptu #knowledgeshare with members of a low-income housing unit whom were proud of their Rose's. They are super proud about keeping the gardeners from spraying pesticides. We talked about the different edible and medicinal benefits of this soothing plant. There Rose's are very fragrant and it was later in the day, good indicator of the medicinal oils in the plant. Less fragrant not as potent. Do your research as to why...science is cool! We ended with one resident getting spent flowers to make cosmetic #rosewater and we reviewed the overall benefits of gardening even in their small spaces. It was a small group but the wonder and joy as they nibbled their pesticide free Rose's was a treat. #communityeducatorsofcolor #mastergardenerLA #mujersalvaje #2spirithealing #natureconnectedness #decolonizeyourmedicine #homelessnessisnotacrime (at Jackie Robinson Memorial Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ZC0G2Asa3/?igshid=e04ut7a04ro5

Stopped by the raised beds after a few months of absence. Transplanted some onions, trimmed some bolted cilantro, and planted seeds for the rain. With the rain the seeds will get a good soak and hopefully some will make it through. Planted butterhead and red lettuce, rainbow chard, beets, a few turnip, and something else. All can be planted from Sept. thru Feb in mild winters. 🤪🤓😎 #blackgirlswhogarden👩🏾‍🌾 #blackfarmers #mastergardenerla #mentalhealthadvocate #natureconnectedness #outdoortherapy #growyourownfood (at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6a1SAwAiTS/?igshid=iznftef7drq7

Plants and People HT Conference: Dr. Clarence with @teachme.foundation demonstrates using adaptive tools for members with mobility limitations/needs. Learned simple adaptation techniques that my arthritic hands swooned over. Let's just say the uses for pool noodles continues to expand lol. #gardenadventures #curandomeconplantas #mastergardenerla #blackgirlswhofarm #communityeducatorsofcolor #afropunk #outdoortherapy #mentalhealthadvocate (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3z7KBmg88W/?igshid=u2mw0tcwojnf