Green Frieda

"cool roof! We've got a green roof on our chicken coop, but it's no edible--just succulents. I don't think our chickens could resist hopping up there if fruit was growing."

"Hey Janelle-- I'd suggest EarthWorks Farm in Whittier or the Tierra Miguel Foundation. I've volunteer at EarthWorks before and it's a great place. http://www.ewent.org/ http://www.tierramiguelfarm.org/"

"Here's a very helpful article explaining the new rules from the LA Times. They start June 1, and apply only to automatic lawn sprinklers. "Hand watering using garden hoses fitted with shut-off nozzle devices is allowed any day but not…"

"I was wondering that, too. Perhaps they're making a distincting between watering landscaping and watering gardens grown for food? I can't imagine they'd enforce the Monday/Thursday rule on you if you're just trying to keep your…"

"Grow Your Own"

"Choosing a bush variety is the key and I have seen bush crookneck cultivars. Otherwise it shouldn't be a problem. How shallow? Make sure you have good drainage. This year I am attempting to grown my cucumbers ( a bush variety sold by Seed…"

"try some of the more advanced container methods if you want a decent yield from squashes or melons, even then they are tough . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZUCxBHeq04 good luck !"