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It's been a while
It's been a while

Happy Fall! It's been awhile since I've posted and I thought I'd catch you up on what's been happening. There are lots of new projects to share. The first one is one I call Montecito Mediterranean in the Oaks. This one is extra special for many reasons.

We have worked here for decades, this is owner number three who we have helped! I think this is the best. Outdoor kitchen, wood-fired pizza oven, pergola, edible gardens and new Flagstone patio.

Enjoy! Happy Fall. xo Lisa

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Drought tolerant, Garden Design, Garden Inspiration, Garden Trivia, It's About The Joy!, Gardening Tip, outdoor living, Random Musings, Santa Barbara StyleLisa Cullenflagstone, outdoor kitchen, outdoor living, outdoor entertainment, pergola, drought tolerant, color garden, secret garden, pond, Fountains, outdoor lighting
How Homemade Pasta and Backyard Chickens Just Might Save The World
How Homemade Pasta and Backyard Chickens Just Might Save The World

Ever wonder how homemade pasta and backyard chickens might be able to change the world? I wondered the same thing see what I found out

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Garden Trivia, Garden Inspiration, Garden Design, It's About The Joy!, Montecito Lifestyle, outdoor living, Random Musings, Santa Barbara StyleLisa Cullenorganic gardening, homemade pasta, raising chickens, urban chickens, homesteading, landscape design ideas, love, montecito, santa barbara, central coast
Ready Your Garden for the Holidays in 4 easy Steps
Ready Your Garden for the Holidays in 4 easy Steps

I’m not sure anyone is ever ready for the Holiday season, but with these 4 easy steps you might be able to get your garden a little nearer, even if you are nowhere close…

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Garden Trivia, Garden Inspiration, Garden Design, Random Musings, Montecito LifestyleLisa CullenMontecito Landscapeholiday decor, holiday inspiration, montecito resorts, montecito holiday, traditional holiday, Gardening, landscape design ideas, garden inspiration, local haunts, santa barbara, montecito style
Coriander, Julia Child, Lust and Bedbugs
Coriander, Julia Child, Lust and Bedbugs

Julia Child is famous for hating Cilantro aka fresh coriander. To celebrate her birthday, here’s a bit of fun and history about Cilantro.

Part of the fun in gardening is discovering the history of plants, how they were used in ancient times and of course how they are regarded in current culture. Since coriander is one of the world’s most frequently-used herbs, let’s start there.

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Garden Trivia, Garden Inspiration, Garden Design, Drought tolerant, Random Musings, It's About The Joy!, Gardening TipLisa Cullenjulia child, tips and tricks, trivia, garden inspiration, garden design, landscape design ideas, cooking, culinary tips, culinary trivia, santa barbara, summer Comment
5 Tips for a Perfect Fiesta Garden Santa Barbara Style
5 Tips for a Perfect Fiesta Garden Santa Barbara Style

Fiesta Santa Barbara is Back!

Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days is back for the first time in three years! And that is cause to celebrate. Here are 5 tips for a summer fiesta garden Santa Barbara style

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Garden Design, Gardening Tip, Random Musings, Uncategorized, Drought tolerant, Santa Barbara Style, It's About The Joy!Lisa Cullendrought tolerant, garden design, garden makeover, landscape design ideas, montecito, santa barbara, Santa Barbara, old spanish days, horses, paradeComment
Garden Design For The Senses-Part One-Sound
Garden Design For The Senses-Part One-Sound

How sound in a garden influences your mood

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Client Project, Garden Design, Garden Trivia, It's About The Joy!, Random Musings, Garden Inspiration, Drought tolerant, Montecito Lifestyle, outdoor living, Santa Barbara StyleLisa Cullendrought tolerant, Fountains, garden design, garden makeover, Gardening, landscape design ideas, montecito, santa barbara, flagstone, contemporary, modern design, succulents, outdoor living, outdoor kitchen, MediterraneanComment
Gardening, Optimism and Leaf Blowers
Gardening, Optimism and Leaf Blowers

To be a gardener is to be an optimist and being an optimist is a good thing. Who would you rather spend time with: Someone who complains about how bad it all is or someone who can find the good in any situation?

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Random Musings, Gardening Tip, It's About The Joy!, Client Project, Drought tolerant, Garden Design, Garden Inspiration, Montecito Lifestyle, outdoor living, Santa Barbara StyleLisa CullenMontecito Landscapedog friendly, drought tolerant, fire pit, citrus, landscape design ideas, landscape lighting, montecito, santa barbara, garden makeover, organic gardening, outdoor living, outdoor entertainment, lawn alternative, flowers, perennial garden, oak tree, Hydrangea, lavender, low maintenance, Edible garden, Gardening, beautiful, al fresco dining, courtyard, patio, firepit, sunset, fruit treesComment