By Daily Press staff
City officials planted new seeds in the community this past weekend. Santa Monica dignitaries, including Mayor Richard Bloom and officials from both Santa Monica College and the Metropolitan Water District, were on hand Saturday for the grand opening of what’s called the “Demonstration Gardens.”
The gardens, located at 1718 and 1724 Pearl St., sit side-by-side in two houses owned and occupied by Santa Monica College.
Expanding its environmental relationship with the City of Santa Monica, SMC has become the site of a recently planted water-conservation demonstration garden that will be used as an educational tool for students and city residents alike. The city project features front-yard gardens — a water-efficient or “heritage” garden next to a traditional one located at SMC-owned adjacent houses.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 26, 2004. Read the original PDF.