A Celebration of Spring: Enjoy the Bounty of the Equinox
By Dina Saalisi   |   March 25, 2025

March 21st marks Ostara, the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere. A truly holy-day when we can connect with the opportunities for new beginnings, and we can celebrate the return of warmth and light. Surely, the energetic shift towards longer days – with budding blossoms offering their fresh fragrance and the chatter of birdsong starting […]

Ten Amazing Flower Walks: Santa Barbara to San Francisco
By Dina Saalisi   |   July 9, 2024

One of the things I love most about living in California is the diversity and abundance of floral life throughout the year. Taking road trips is a hobby of mine, and I especially adore the drive from Santa Barbara to San Francisco Bay. I’ve compiled a list of 10 amazing flower walks that can be […]