I can’t decide between the Rex or the Holland Lop, but the cute photos of these bunnies in the latest issue of Los Angeles magazine almost makes me want to raise urban livestock on my little apartment balcony.
The cover story for Los Angeles magazine’s October issue is “Homegrown” — and the feature’s full of inspiring front-yard-as-edible-garden stories, pretty veggie photographs, and practical local tips. Got a bee problem? Call Kirk’s Urban Bees, which provides a natural bee removal service and sells local honey honey to boot. Overabundant harvest too much for you to deal with? Call Ysane Spevack of Pick and Preserve, who’ll come over to not only harvest your bounty but also turn into preserves what you can’t eat immediately.
Features have the lowdown on livestock laws in L.A.-area cities (many ban roosters), eight great local plant nurseries, and a profile of The Dervaes Family. Pick up the issue for inspiration and starter tips!
Earlier: Urban lawn garden in Santa Monica and 100 Garden Challenge.
Image via lamag.com
Whatever you decide or your readers decide about bringing non-human friends home, please do not leave bunnies on your balcony year around! They don’t tolerate warmer (75+ degrees) or very cold temperatures very well.
Comment by M — September 30, 2009 @ 6:51 pm
I hope people aren’t eating those bunnies! They may not make noise like a dog or a cat, but they are smarter than most people think (they can be clicker trained to do tricks like high fives and walking on their hind legs, for example), and they have such personality. It’s a tragedy for them to live in little cages all their lives.
The house rabbit society website is a great place to start if any one is looking for more information about rabbits and what they are capable of: http://www.rabbit.org/
Comment by Jill — September 30, 2009 @ 7:40 pm
I’m actually ok with the eating of bunnies, but I would imagine it’d be hard after raising one as a pet!
Comment by Siel — October 19, 2009 @ 6:24 pm