The Ecology Center
I’ve known about The Ecology Center for a number of years now, but never stopped by to visit. It’s…
Digging for Outdoor Living Ideas and Adventures
I’ve known about The Ecology Center for a number of years now, but never stopped by to visit. It’s…
Welcome to The Succulent Cafe! My husband and I wandered into this little gem of a cafe in Oceanside,…
For some unexplainable reason, I have never been to the Venice Home and Garden Tour. I’ve always had a…
Sunset Magazine Garden Book Contest! With all the great outdoor living ideas and images floating around the Internet these…
Driving down PCH the other day, I did a double take of one of the storefronts off our busy…
When I moved to California about 25 years ago, I knew little about the state. Over the years, I learned…
For the last couple years, I have driven past this building off Coast Highway in south Laguna several…
I first learned about fiberglass travel trailers, knicknamed “Eggs,” from one of my favorite bloggers, a smart, hip artist named Lily…
To my surprise, growing vegetables in winter is easier than in summer. There aren’t as many pests, and I’ve hardly…
My friend Carey and I decided to check out the new OC Mart, which is a hip new shopping…
A couple weekends ago, my husband and I drove an hour north of Laguna Beach to attend the wedding…
Sometimes you walk into a store and all you can think is, “Oh, no! I want everything in here!” In…
This is a sunset view from Heisler Park, which runs about a mile and a half along the cliffs just…
I first spotted one of Carol Booth’s terrific succulent creations on Facebook a couple months ago. When I saw she…
In Boston, after a long, sticky summer day in the middle of August, there’s nothing quite like stepping out…
If you are looking for some creative accents for your garden, Etsy is a great place to start. Chances…
When my brother, who is visiting from Nashville this week, saw this patio set in my backyard, he told…
One of my favorite garden pieces is the bird bath. Who knows why it’s so intriguing to watch birds flit…
I knew I would torture myself with envy when I visited my friend Nancy’s vegetable garden just down the…
Like most bloggers, I spend a lot of time cruising the web, reading related garden and outdoor living blogs,…