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If 10,000 LA Biters xeriscape their yards, in a year we'll save enough water to fill 939 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

The term Peeping Tom comes from a legend of a man named Tom who was struck blind after watching Lady Godiva ride through town naked.

Peeping Tom(atoes)

The Bite

Sneaking glances at others' gardens for ideas got you feelin' like a voyeur? This weekend, get a creep-free eyeful of six private homes (with owners' permission) that incorporate sustainable landscaping practices like xeriscaping at the Green Gardens Tour (proceeds go to Virginia Avenue Project). Join the docent-led van tour with While You Were Out's Mayita Dinos plus an organic gourmet picnic (brownies included), or navigate through the tour on your own. At each stop, homeowners and landscape architects will be on hand to offer tips and answer questions, including how to identify and maintain native and drought-tolerate plants that minimize water use. And no need to take notes: You'll get a complimentary guide with info and resources...so that peeps will wanna check out your tomatoes.

Wanna Try

4th-Annual Green Gardens Tour; Apr. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; starting home, 1027 Princeton St. b/t Wilshire Blvd. and Washington Ave., Santa Monica (310-264-4224). Adult tickets, $50 or $40 advance; van tour $75; discounted tickets available.

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