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