I think gardens are often a true reflection of our inner hearts. Some are manicured and organized- with every leaf and lemon in place, while others are scheduled and productive, with fruit and veggies tumbling off the vines. Still others, are in it for the looks, either for their own appreciation or to inspire ire … Continue reading
I think it probably started on a night Tidepool stroll with my mom and dad when I was about 5. Excited to be out at night, clutching a plastic flashlight affixed with red cellophane, I felt like the life in the tide pools was infinite. And then I saw an octopus slithering over the rocks, … Continue reading
Growing up in coastal California, there is nothing that signifies summer more than stained black hands from the sweet treat of picking olallieberries. There is a great park down the street from where I grew up, and each year, the roadside bevy of olallies supplied just enough for a fresh summer pie that my mom would … Continue reading
A great read from the guardian!! I am glad someone is willing to say it 🙂 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gardening-blog/2017/mar/14/im-35-and-i-love-gardening-deal-with-it Continue reading
Its seems only fitting to begin this blogging adventure on the same week that I am starting my official gardening adventures at our little home in coastal California. Last Saturday, I made the fateful decision to order dirt. Not just dirt, A LOT of dirt. There are a couple things I learned through this process: a. dirt … Continue reading
Surfside Seeds 