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peach bellini cocktails and an image of an overhead view of a cocktail shaker opened on a table with ice, sliced citrus, a glass with ice and other items used to make cocktails, then a third image of a lavender and lemon cocktail

4 Complex Cocktails Featuring Fresh Garden Herbs

You might not have known it, but many of the most common garden herbs make fantastic ingredients for fancy cocktails. Their distinct flavors and subtle fragrances add the kind of complexity to mixed drinks that you’d expect from a fancy [...]

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Fall in Love with These Warm-Toned Houseplants

If like us, you've found yourself totally starry-eyed over all the gorgeous fall foliage outside, then you should bring those colors into your living space with some warm-toned houseplants! No need to stick to strictly green—there are so many beautiful [...]

3 different images -the first is homes in a neighborhood with a wildfire in the hills behind, the second image is a lush healthy garden full of lettuce and other edibles and the third image is a grass fire with trees in the background

Managing the Effects of Wildfires on Your Garden

Wildfires in California are part of our reality here, and this year we have seen some of the largest fires in state history. Wildfires can affect our gardens and landscapes, too. Avoid gardening and other outdoor activities when [...]

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6 Steps That Will Help Local Wildlife Through The Winter

If you’ve ever filled a bird-feeder in the morning, just to see it half-gone by the end of the day, you know how hungry the local wildlife in your backyard can be this time of year. The next few months [...]

The 6 Best Pet-Friendly Houseplants For Beginners

If you’re getting into houseplants and you’re eager to build up your collection, remember to keep your pets safe by choosing cat and dog friendly indoor plants. Lots of popular plants can be quite toxic to your four legged friends, and we all know how pets love to chew on [...]