Category Archives: San Diego

Where the Torrey Pines grow – Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

The endangered species of the Pinus torreyana, commonly known as the Torrey pine grows only in two places in southern California: on the island Santa Rosa of the Channel Islands out of Santa Barbara and in the Torrey Pines State … Continue reading

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Being a Tourist at Scripps Pier in San Diego

A few weeks ago I saw some amazing photos of a pier in San Diego and I wanted to go there. I wanted to see that amazing place and take photos of it. Of course I knew it is a … Continue reading

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Peeking into Backyards on a Garden Tour in San Diego

I am such a lucky girl – I have been again in San Diego when they do the Clairemont Garden Tour on the first Saturday in May. This time there were just 10 gardens or yards to visit, two of … Continue reading

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My Favorite Flower: The Rose-like Ranunculus

On of my absolute favorite garden flowers are Ranunculus, in particular the variation of Ranunculus Asiaticus. That wonderful rose-like full flowers that bloom in spring nearly in every garden in Europe and are a great addition in cottage gardens. I … Continue reading

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In the Colorful Flower Fields of Carlsbad

After last year I have seen the many, many spring flowers in the desert east of San Diego at Anza Borrego Desert, this year I have been to celebrate spring in the flower fields of Carlsbad, north from San Diego. It … Continue reading

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