Field Trip: Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello – Part 1 – The Garden
I didn't think I had a bucket list until I realized I hadn't yet been to Monticello. That was nearly 10 years ago. Last weekend, I ticked Monticello off the…
Fresh olives ready to be picked next week.
Field Trip: Villa Vignamaggio, Italy
We took a little break from gardening here in the states to visit the Chianti region in Italy for a friend's wedding last week. Little did we know we would…
A California grape is used for more resilience
Field Trip: Getty Villa
After a glorious morning hike overlooking the ocean, Gardenerd's Senior Strategy Officer (aka husband) and I took a drive down Pacific Coast Highway to see if we could get in…
Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase
The Associated Press published an article today about the dramatic increase in home gardens this year. It seems that as a whole we are facing the challenges of our declining economy with a shovel. Here in Mar Vista we're doing our part to cut back on water usage, pesticides and chemical fertilizers, as well as growing our own food. As a result, there seems to be a lot to show for it - including the upcoming Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase. On April 26 from 2-6 p.m., homeowners throughout the city will be showing off their Xeriscape, low ...