Green Living
Why Don’t You Have Fruit Trees?
George and I purchased our La Canada home during the real estate recession of the early 90s. After several years we could afford to add our pool. We had a delicious apple tree in the middle of our yard, which we were not smart enough to attempt...
How lazy can you be?
For years, I bought fresh herbs at the grocery store, only to find that they were rotten after a few days in the fridge. Because I have dogs, I didn’t want to plant herbs in the backyard, so several years ago, I planted some herbs in the patc...
What are Tiny Houses?
Tiny houses come in all shapes and sizes, including container homes. The average American spends more than ¼ of his income towards housing. Tiny homes offer the benefit of living a simpler, less expensive lifestyle (and who doesn’t long fo...
The kitchen is the heart of the home
The heart of my home is my kitchen. I don't necessarily love to cook, but I enjoy eating. I begin most Saturday mornings at the Farmers Market in La Canada. Like many of you I try to incorporate more fruits and vegetables in our weekly me...
I love my grassy lawn!
While previewing new listings each week, I am noticing more homes with artificial turf. I am a glass is half full, kind of gal and was hoping our drought would bring smarter, water-wise gardens. While a handful of homeowners are sporting beau...
