There’s an easy way and a hard way to locate the perfect Christmas tree. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation showed us the hard way. It’s a how-to of what not to do. The easy way is to head to your local home and garden center and choose a tree —...
The Beach Boys captured California’s sunny vibe. Not one celebrates SoCal’s extremes, though. The Valley can bake in triple digits, and winter nights can dip below freezing — just not in the same season. So much for the California dream. Angelenos must prepare...
Have you ever seen those striking purple spheres towering over garden beds in late spring? They’re so whimsical, they almost look like something from a Dr. Seuss story. Those are alliums — pollinator-friendly, deer-resistant ornamentals that add height and drama...
Noise can disrupt your sleep, focus, and sense of well-being. Traffic commotion, loud neighbors, and echoing sounds can overwhelm your nervous system. Humans evolved in quieter settings. There was no piped-in music in the caves. No Taylor Swift and unmuffled...
Forget-me-nots thrive in cool, misty climates — not exactly the picture of Los Angeles in August. But it’s possible to cultivate these charming blossoms in a warm environment, even inland in SoCal. The trick lies in choosing the right varieties and creating...
