Translate

Friday, December 7, 2012

Letters of Recommendation for NRDC's GROWING GREEN AWARD!






Letters of Recommendation

These letters were sent to us in less than one week after we posted a request for comments of support, to be included in our application for the NRDC "Green Growing" Competition!

We want to express our gratitude to everyone. Our customers ROCK!!
A LETTER FROM:
David King
Gerri Miller
Myrna Robin Gintel
Jeanne
Hilary
Tim & Julia Johnson
Beverly Schwartz
Jocelyn Corbett
Beverly Schwartz
Sara Moe
Deborah Leith
LA Regional Food Bank
Melanie Griffith
Corrine McKean
Bret Mackay
Ruth & Jerry Jones
Katrina Powell
Edie
Tawney & Arthur Anderson
Ann Commerford
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Metzger
Don & Maggie Seitz
Hilary St. Pierre
Henry & Medora Weaks
Carolyn Stephens
Andrea Joseph
Juanita
Marisol
Quick Links
Join Our Mailing List

 A LETTER FROM DAVID KING 

03 December 2012

To Whom It May Concern,Those of us who are involved in organic urban agriculture are intimately familiar with the difficulty in obtaining organic seedlings for our gardens; the chain stores don't carry organic seedlings and there are few alternative choices. I am very grateful for local small nurseries like Two Dog Nursery that are there for all of us wanting to have organic gardens.

For our area, that nursery is Two Dog Nursery. There is simply no other place to find organic seedlings in our part of Los Angeles; they fill a very important niche and are a local leader in organic urban gardening. More and more, American cities will need urban agriculture to feed their populations. We need these nurseries and we count on Two Dog to show the way.

I know in the coming years, the dedication, the willingness and the sacrifice to create and sustain this vital service will be appreciated by many For now, Joanne and Alex and their two dogs, deserve much more acknowledgment for holding their place in the structure of organic gardening in Los Angeles. They are a vital link in this growing movement.

I heartily recommend Two Dog Nursery for consideration in your program: not only are they a significant contributor to the blossoming organic gardening community in Los Angeles, but their local presence is felt in the classes they teach, the food drives they conduct and their conscious decisions to act locally in every way they can. Their work is significant and very much needed.

I can be contacted by letter, email or phone to answer questions or expand on my opinions further.

Sincerely,

David King



Instructor,
UCLA Extension Gardening and Horticulture Program
Gardenmaster
The Learning Garden at Venice High School   

 A LETTER FROM GERRI MILLER
This is in support of the application for the 2013 Growing Green Awards for Two Dog Organic Nursery:

As the only independently owned certified organic nursery in the LA area as far as I am aware, Two Dog serves a desperate need in this community. My company, HGEL, is an edible landscaping company that serves clientele that are looking to learn to grow green and eat healthy. Until I learned about Two Dog, organically grown transplants were not available to my clients. Two Dog also offers classes to their community to learn to grow edibles using the simple EarthBox system which allows folks with limited space and experience to be successful in raising their own food, another mission of Two Dog's. At Two Dog I am able to find seedlings of rare and unique varieties not available commercially (organic or not) which allows me to continuously introduce new veggies to my clients in order to further pique their interest in trying something new in their gardens! As a small local family-owned nursery, Two Dog is, unfortunately, a rarity in this day and age of Big Box and chain nurseries. In response to their exceptional service and unique product, the community has been incredibly supportive of Two Dog. They are definitely a prized part of their community and home gardens. We would all love to see their efforts rewarded with this grant which would help them continue their work to make growing organically at home an integral part of everyone's life!






 A LETTER FROM MYRNA ROBIN GINTEL  
To whom it may concern,
  

I have had the good fortune to have Alex and Joanne participate by donating to the Frances Blend School, a LAUSD school for Blind and Handicapped children. Joanne has both come to the school and planted with the children as well as donated seedlings to the garden. Please see photos at www.francesblendschool.com.  

The children's lives have changed with the addition of the garden and experiencing new fruit such as blueberries and trumpet squash. We have been teaching them nutrition as well as a love for the land and "seeing" , feeling, tasting, growing, harvesting,  in a complete school garden program. Two Dog Nursery has been essential to that process and introduced us to new fruits and veggies.

Joanne and Alex work out of their home where every nook and cranny is devoted to planting and growing for their customers. A grant would enable them to  green the nursery by bringing in rain barrels and going solar and installing a water filtration system. Right now the seedlings are watered by city chlorinated water. They take great effort to be completely organic using organic seeds, worm castings, organic soil and being able to use "green" water and switch from florescent to Led would be a major accomplishment for them. But, they are a small nursery... and only a grant would enable this to happen as they do not have funds to make this happen without help. Please consider them seriously for this honor and grant.  

In addition, I have enjoyed the benefit of donations from Two Dog Nursery as a Master Gardener in the  Los Angeles Master Gardener Program. All the Master gardeners enjoy the benefit of organic seedlings donated by Two Dog Nursery for the many schools and community gardens they service. This is very much appreciated and shows what generous good people JoAnne and Alex are.  

Thank you,  

Myrna Robin Gintel  -- Master Gardener


 A LETTER FROM JEANNE

TO WHOM  IT MAY CONCERN:

MY GARDEN HAS BEEN A RICH  LIVELY  SOURCE OF  TOMATOES, CABBAGE, SNAP  SNOW PEAS,  CUCUMBERS,  BLUEBERRIES, LEMONS,  ARUGULA,
STRAWBERRIES,  RASPBERRIES  WONDERS  IN EACH PLANTING SEASON.

IT HAS RENEWED OUR APPRECIATIONCONNECTION  WITH THE GARDEN~~THE PLANTING GROUND.   IF YOU TEND IT~~~EVEN THE SMALLEST GARDEN BRINGS HAPPINESS  BEAUTIFUL HARVEST.

TWO DOG NURSERY  HAS BEEN INSPIRATION  FAR  BEYOND   'JUST OUR LOCAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEIGHBORHOOD.  I SEND THEIR NEWSLETTER TO  MY  FAMILY IN FRANCE    TO RELATIVES IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS  RHODE ISLAND.     BECAUSE OF MY ENTHUSIASM FOR  EARTH-BOX SUCCESS WITH CONTAINER GARDENING,  MY FAMILY ACROSS THE  USA HAS ALSO GIVEN THE EARTH BOX/ CONTAINER GARDENING A TRY.   SUCCESS  ALL AROUND.

WE LOVE TO SHARE RECIPES.   WONDERFUL SMOOTHIE RECIPES  & SOUPS TOO. MANY IN MY FAMILY ARE NEW GARDENERS.  ONE IS A MASTER GARDNER WHO HAS EVEN ENJOYED  USING THE EARTH BOX  CONTAINER GARDENING  IN ADDITION TO HIS REGULAR PLANTING METHODS.

WITH THANKS  TO TWO DOG NURSERY  ~~~  THE GARDEN ARTS HAVE MADE OUR LIVES MORE BEAUTIFUL.   OUR GARDEN HAS GROWN.  SO HAS A FRESH NEW COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE GROWN~~ALL FROM A JOY IN WORKING THE GARDEN.

AH!  THIS GREEN GLORIOUS WORLD,


JEANNE           

                                  

 A LETTER FROM HILARY   
To whom it may concern:

I own and operate an organic landscape business meaning, we use all organic materials and use only electric or battery powered tools.  Many of our clients request the installation of a vegetable garden, some a single raised bed or Earth Box, others, like the school for which we provide weekly maintenance service, have enormous beds which feed the school lunch program. 

We buy our organic seedings exclusively from Two Dog as their quality is simply unequaled.  There are several large, chain nurseries in Los Angeles which do offer some organic products, however, I will not consider purchasing anywhere but Two Dog as my customers have come to expect and rely on Two Dog's product and so have I.  It's just a bonus that visiting the nursery means spending time and chatting with Jo Ann and Alex and of course, the dogs!

Best regards,

Hilary


 
dirtygirlorganiclandcare.com


 A LETTER FROM TIM & JULIA JOHNSON
To whom it may concern--

We were small time home gardeners when we met Jo Anne and Alex, and they have helped us immensely with plants, organic fertilizer, advice. We also appreciate their food drives.

Best regards,

Tim and Julia Johnson



 A LETTER FROM BEVERLY SCHWARTZ  
Hi,

My name is Beverly Schwartz and I recently started growing blueberries. I was unaware at first where or how to begin to grow my own set of blueberries. It was through constant trial but more error that I would fail. It was not until, one day that this website was referred to me by Julie Goler after seeing what a beautiful garden Beverly Hills High School has. I particularly liked how Beverly Hills High School grew their own organic beds. It was through Joanne and Alex Trigo's instruction that taught me the correct planters to fill certain soil amendments so the blueberries would grow correctly. Joanne and Alex have helped me with many things in regards to my new blueberry organic garden and I would just like to say an extra special thank you to them for all the advice and guidelines.

Thank you so much Joanne and Alex Trigo!

Sincerely,
Beverly Schwartz

 

 A LETTER FROM JOCELYN CORBETT
To Whom it May Concern:

I have been a client of Two Dog Nursery for 2 1/2 years now.  Before I learned of them, I had had one disastrous experience trying to grow tomatoes. I then read about Two Dog in the Los Angeles Times, and have subsequently grown two years of summer produce successfully, and am now in my first round of fall/winter produce.

I had for many years wanted to try growing some of the foods I feed my family, and when I finally made the decision to grow my own produce, and to do so organically, it was largely due to the support and guidance of JoAnne and Alex that I felt confident to do so. I was scared and didn't know anything about anything!  But they are so committed to supporting their clients in growing successful crops; many is the time I have emailed them with some crisis, and they have never failed to provide timely and helpful guidance.  I am sure I would have lost my entire lettuce crop earlier this year without their advice.  They have given me the courage to branch out and plant seedlings I never would have had the nerve to try to grow before. My family and I are quite simply delighted to eat our own vegetables; not only do they taste significantly better than what can be found at grocery stores, but it's such a source of pride that we grew them ourselves!

Although I imagine I could get some limited organic seedlings elsewhere, I have consciously chosen to continue to go to Two Dog Nursery, both for their excellent client service and for their commitment to educate and assist the community at large that may not have the resources to get into organic gardening (or gardening at all) on their own. Moreover, I'm not at all certain that anyplace else would be able to offer me the wide variety of produce (as well as soils and related materials and items) that Two Dog regularly offers.

I have not been directly involved in Two Dog's contributions to the community, although I have donated to their food drives (which are a terrific idea in and of themselves), but I so admire this aspect of the nursery.  I firmly believe that some of the local lesser fortunate neighborhoods are demonstrably better off for Two Dog's efforts in this regard.

I unequivocally recommend Two Dog for the "Growing Green" award in the Growers category). I strongly encourage you to recognize their excellent work in the local community and support their continued success.

Very truly yours,

Jocelyn Corbett
Dapeer, Rosenblit Litvak, LLP
Los Angeles, CA



 A LETTER FROM NORMAN & ROBERTA GOLDBERG


After learning about Two Dog Nursery as the featured "speaker" at the 2011 Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society's Annual Garden Tour  (a very posh affair touring gorgeous homes and gardens in a very elite area of Los Angeles, including having the evening buffet at the home of the Mayor of Los Angeles), we were thrilled to learn of a place we could buy organic vegetable transplants for our 10 EarthBoxes garden.  As our back yard is mostly a concrete slab, growing in EarthBoxes, whiskey barrels, etc. is the only way we can have a variety of 100% organically grown vegetables. Our community is considered "predominantly Hispanic"; and, there is almost no organic produce available despite having over 10 grocery chains in the area! 


So finding a place to get organic transplants was great, but when we found that their twice a year Plant Sales asked for a donation of non-perishables to the Los Angeles Food Bank as your "admission", plus a 10% discount on the price of the transplants, we were very much impressed and viewed it worth the 20+ mile one-way trip to the nursery even though we are Senior Citizens and on a fixed income. 

In addition, Two Dog is very generous in their transplants, having 2 if not 3 baby plants in each pot. Two Dog wants to make sure you get what you've paid for.  The variety of plants they grow on a small residential piece of property is outstanding. And their online database gives us the information we need to try out our "green thumbs". 

Finally, Two Dog just doesn't have transplants. They also have the potting soil, amendments, etc.--everything needed to make your garden a success.


Two Dog Nursery definitely deserves to win the NRDC's Annual GROWING GREEN Competition

Sincerely,
Norman and Roberta Goldberg
West Covina CA
 

 A LETTER FROM SARA MOE
To Whom It May Concern,
I wanted to extend my sincerest recommendation for Two Dog Nursery in Los Angeles for the NRDC's annual Growing Green competition. Alex and Jo Anne are incredibly passionate about what they do, and that passion is contagious in the best possible way. Not only did they help us chose the right seedlings for our garden, they were with us through the entire growing process to field questions and concerns, even lending us some organic pest deterrent when our broccoli started disappearing overnight! My children loved nothing more than visiting the Nursery, where Alex would take them to visit the worms and Jo Anne would allow them to help water (and occasionally snag a ripe blueberry or strawberry, too!) Easily caught up in the energy and excitement around growing, I found myself with not only avid helpers in the garden, but avid eaters of fresh grown, organic vegetables!
Alex and Jo Anne not only take wonderful care of their clients, but are also deeply committed to giving back to the community. Their food drives have become quite the neighborhood event, attracting large donations along with their devoted clientele.
Please consider Two Dog Nursery for the "Growers" prize. They built their business from the ground up with a huge amount of integrity and regard for the environment, and I can't wait to see what they will be capable given some additional resources.
Sincerely,
Sara Moe

  



 A LETTER FROM DEBORAH LEITH   
 
December 03, 2012
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing in support of Two Dog Organic Nursery, a local business that we are proud to work in partnership with and that has and, continues to support, our not-for-profit organic, educational garden program - helping to educate young minds, improve health and inspire healthy choices for life, year-on-year, for 630 transitional kindergarten through 5th grade students.
We are indebted to Two Dog Nursery for their always eagerly shared knowledge and expertise and, their provision of the very best organic supplies and plants at reduced cost to our Parent/Teacher organization which is run by volunteers and funded completely by donations. Without Two Dog's support we could not be confident in the quality and organic certification of the materials we use or be confident in the passing on of such knowledge and expertise to our students.
Programs like ours rely so heavily on the support and partnership of businesses in the community. Two Dog Nursery has always been such a great friend to us and we would especially like to help them to achieve more of their goals, just like they have helped us with ours. They are so deserving of winning this competition to help them to make their business more efficient, economical and eco-friendly, especially as they so willingly give of themselves to others and, because they have such a genuine commitment to conservation, environmental stewardship and a healthier, greener future for all.
We highly commend their application to you as, so many people, organizations and the environment, will continue to benefit from the success of their business and, that is why it is so important that they are given the opportunity and, a helping hand to take it to the next level.
Sincerely,
Debra Leith
Chairperson/Lead Volunteer
Pomelo Garden Program
Pomelo Community Charter School
West Hills, CA 91307

 

 A LETTER FROM THE LA REGIONAL FOOD BANK

December 3, 2012
To Who It May Concern
I have had the pleasure of working with Alex and JoAnne Trigo, Two Dog Nursery for nearly 10 years.  In 2003, the Trigos reached out to the Food Bank, as they were interested in hosting a Food Drive.  Since then, Alex and JoAnne have been staunch supporters of the Food Bank in various ways. 
In addition to the food drives they host throughout the year, many Two Dog Nursery supporters are now Food Bank partners because of the numerous mentions in their newsletter.We truly appreciate the fact that  Alex and JoAnne are true ambassadors for the Food Bank.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been in existence since 1973. Next year, we will celebrate our 40th Anniversary of providing support to those in need throughout Los Angeles County.  Throughout the year, we will have a number of different ways to recognize our various partners.  I will reach out to you within the next few weeks regarding your history with the Food Bank, as well as anecdotes, and other interesting facts and/or photos you may have.
Sincerely,
Jeanna Kindle, CPP, CFR
Chief Product Acquisitions Officer


   



 A LETTER FROM MELANIE GRIFFITH   

 
Hi!

I love 2 Dog Nursery! By chance one day, at a Yoga class, I met Joanne and Alex. We started talking afterword and they told me about their nursery. I went over to their home to check it out! I was so very impressed! I love what they do, how they do it and am very grateful for their example of how to do a nursery business in our times. I am a huge fan, and follower of all they do!!! With great respect!
Melanie Griffith
 
 
 

 A LETTER FROM CORRINE McKEAN 
Dear Two Dog Nursery,
I always wanted to start an herb garden but I  never had enough information and was not sure how to get organic soil.  Then I went to the Westlake farmers market and found you.  Not only was I able to get all the herbs I needed, organic soil, but I had also met 2 friendly people who had a ton of very useful advice for me!  And for when I have questions at home, your website is quite useful with very detailed information. I also enjoy reading your newsletter.  I am now looking forward to be able to get my own French shallots like the ones I had growing up in France.It is simply wonderful to go pick up fresh herbs outside when I am cooking. I will be buying more herbs once I get more containers.
Thank you!
Corinne McKean
Newbury Park



 A LETTER FROM BRET MACKAY   

 
To whom it may concern,
My family has benefited from Two Dog Nursery's commitment to helping the LaCanada community become more health conscious and better garners.  Three years ago our family first started our backyard garden.  Since then, we have grown bushels of tomatoes, artichokes, kale, hot peppers, carrots, lettuce, herbs and potatoes.  My son has become a great advocate of organic food.  Together we made three separate types of pepper hot sauce.  Our family's favorite dinner is fresh from our garden, tomato and basil pasta.  We especially love how the various colors of the tomatoes - orange, red, green, pink and white - combine with the smell of fresh basil to create a full sensory dinner.  Two Dog Nursery was the source of advice, help and seedlings to help us become backyard gardeners.  I think the love of gardening will stay with my children long after they move away and have their own families.

Sincerely,
Bret Mackay

 A LETTER FROM RUTH & JERRY JONES 
From the first time I met Jo Anne and Alex, I was hooked on vegetable gardening and Earth Boxes!They are so enthusiastic about their business and able to deliver helpful advice and encouragement, not to mention beautiful, healthy seedlings which thrive.

In addition to providing all of the above, they have become friends!


Ruth and Jerry Jones

 A LETTER FROM KATRINA POWELL  

To Whom it May Concern,

I have been dabbling at gardening for a few years, but Two Dog Nursery has helped me expand my gardening hobby to provide more healthy fresh food from my garden for my family. Their online information on garlic allowed me to grow garlic for the first time last winter. I didn't plant many bulbs, since I wasn't sure I would succeed, but the garlic I grew was amazingly tasty. I was very sad that I hadn't grown more. Needless to say, I have expanded the amount of space devoted to garlic this year.
Living in Tujunga has made it very hard to grow plants in the ground, so I appreciate their knowledge on how to grow so many plants in containers. They are always willing to take the time to explain the care needed for any of their plants, and even took time to carefully explain the care of some plants during a busy farmer's market day, to my daughter who was working on a girl scout badge about growing food.
Katrina Powell
Tujunga, California

 A LETTER FROM EDIE  

Dear Jo Anne & Alex,

Want to thank you both so much for all you've taught me this last couple of years!   Being a vegetarian, and wanting everything to be organic, I feel the best way to get what I really want is to grow it myself!  And I have.   I have an  Earth Box, and gave one to my grandson who is learning how to grow the things he loves.  Also, the potato sacks are the greatest.  I can grow my favorite red potatoes so easily now.  I have one of your raspberry bushes and am slowly adding  other berries and fruit trees to my back yard garden.  Thank you for always being there and for your wonderful teachings.  We need more people like you two to show families how to "go green!"

Regards &  thanks,

Edie



 A LETTER FROM TAWNEY & ARTHUR ANDERSON   

To whom it may concern:

Here is my husband, Arthur standing by Two Dog's sweet corn. We're growing SO much more since meeting Jo Anne and Alex!  We have their earth box and potato sacks as well!  They have guided and encouraged us to grow more and have fun while we do it!
Thanks Two Dog for all the support!

Hugs,

Tawney and Arthur Anderson
  

 A LETTER FROM ANN COMMERFORD 
  

 My dear, old friend, JoAnne Trigo started me gardening with my first Earthbox and my first attempt to garden, growing tomatoes.  She generously researched the best type of tomatoes to grow on the coast in North San Diego, CA. for me.  I so much appreciate her expertise and genuine interest to teach and share her vast knowledge about gardening with me.  She is so very enthusiastic and has such a wonderful attitude of "serving" her customers and helping them develop a love of gardening which enriches the soul as well as the body. Two Dog Nursery is an inspiration and example of how "spirit and nature" can work together to advance the future of many in this world of many challenges.  I must mention also that more work is behind the high quality of plants and promotion of this noble work and that her husband, Alex and other dedicated helpers, Sydney, Juan, and all other quality staff,  also work tirelessly to benefit their these lofty goals.  Thanks you, my dear friends for sharing with me all your efforts.  Annie C0.

 

 A LETTER FROM DR. & MRS. CHARLES METZGER
To Whom It May Concern:

Jo Anne and Alex are simply the very best.  We have increased our knowledge of planting our healthy garden ten-fold due to their sharing their knowledge with us over the last many months.  We, in turn, have encouraged countless friends to grow their edible gardens as well which results in an awareness of eating more healthy, getting outdoors, and sharing with one another.

We always have on hand a supply of all the herbs we use for cooking at our home with the net result being better tasting vegetarian dishes, etc.

We have attended their classes and met them at the farmer's market, and it has just been a win-win for all of us.

Best wishes for continued success to these wonderful people and their staff of workers for a great holiday season and new year that will see all their dreams fulfilled. 

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Metzger

  

 A LETTER FROM DON & MAGGIE SEITZ 
  

To Whom It May Concern:
This is a letter of recommendation for the Two Dog Nursery for the NRDC's annual Growing Green competition. We were so happy to find Jo Anne and Alex at our local Farmers Market and learn about their wonderful growing systems.  We are experienced gardeners and have had a home garden since 1970.  But when we found the Two Dog Nursery, our garden became not only more productive, but a lot more fun.  We have send a lot of folks over to their nursery at the Farmers Market and these families are now very excited about growing their own veggies and fruit.  It is so rewarding to see kids excited about growing and EATING fresh produce. Jo Anne and Alex are at the Farmers Market every week and take time to help us with our questions and concerns.  Their organic seedlings are healthy and produce wonderful veggies.  Their garden at home is amazing and shows how much they care about the environment and the plants that they grow for us.

We highly recommend the Two Dog Nursery for the Growers category in your contest!!
Sincerely,
Don and Maggie Seitz

 

 A LETTER FROM HILARY ST. PIERRE
Every year I think I am going to start my garden from seed and every year if it were not for Two Dog Organic Nursery and their fabulously healthy plants I would not have a garden at all. Jo Anne is always so helpful answering my questions even though she is crazy busy with sales.  Her excellent instructions have helped me keep my garden on track.  Thanks to the Two Dog team for keeping this vegetarian in a bountiful garden of good eating.

Hilary St. Pierre
Culver City


 A LETTER FROM HENRY & MEDORA WEAKS 
  
To Whom It May Concern:
Jo Anne and Alex, we wanted to let you know how incredibly grateful we are that on that Sunday last winter we met you at the Westlake Farmers Market!
Henry took the lead in our family and bought your herb garden planter and we have been cooking with fresh, very tasty herbs almost every night ever since.
Thank you so much for your education, your care, and your love of our planet and its inhabitants.
We will follow you anywhere!
Best Always, Henry and Medora Weaks
Westlake Village, CA 91361

 

 A LETTER FROM CAROLYN STEPHENS
To Whom It May Concern,

I so love the fact that each Saturday I can see Jo Anne and Alex from Two Dog.

Organic Nursery at the La Canada Farmer's Market.  Bit by bit I have transformed my front yard into a garden that produces food.  They have been instrumental in providing me plants started organically and tracking down various fruit trees that will provide me with home grown fruit for years.Berries do the best in my yard: blueberries, blackberries strawberries and raspberries.  I can't wait until my kiwi and fingerlimes produce.  Two DogOrganic Nursery provides me with soils, fertilizers and pest control that are all approved for organic gardens.  It is good to see Jo Anne and Alex being so passionate about their work.  It's contagious.

Carolyn Stephens

 A LETTER FROM ANDREA JOSEPH 
  
I thought you might like to include the article I wrote for my son's school newsletter ( I started a green column called G.R.O.W.-Green Report of Wildwood) which includes your nursery-see attached link-and scroll down-hope this helps!
 

Andrea Joseph
 
 

 A LETTER FROM JUANITA
Yes, I attended and Earth Box class and I am still growing strawberries a year and a half later.  Thank you.

Juanita


 A LETTER FROM MARISOL 
  
hola jo ann  alex ~
Hope this rain is doing wonders to your garden - it is to mine!
I just wanted to take a minute and say "thank you" for all you've done. I've always been a Gardener, but finding "organic" plants is not an easy task - not to mention all the hard-to find plants.  your "growing guides" make it all that much easier having you in my community farmer's market has been nothing less then perfect.  I've come to feel you're part of our community and thru your knowledge you've not only furthered my understanding and love  of sustainable gardening. this has also transferred on to my daughter, who very Sunday, comes to the market with me.  she has seen first hand the evolution of a plant to soil to food - a true gift in this day and age.  i strongly believe this is why she became involved in her eco club at school. when she grows up, she'll have a garden of her own - no doubt.
keep up the good work and gracias!
saludos,

marisol