Summer in the Winter - Santa Cruz, Calif.

Yes, we know why we live here and it gets better all the time. 
While the East coast is suffering with their typical abysmal snow, wind, slush, and horizontal rain, the Midwest is terminally digging out, we in The Monterey Bay are enjoying Summer 70's with clear blue sky's.
While sipping champagne and munching on crabcakes at Chaminade today, gazing out at the crystal clear blue bay dotted with sail boats, I realized how blessed I am. 
When YOU decide you want your piece of heaven, call me.  I'm always happy to share the beauty of the bay and my expertise in guiding you to find your treasured spot to call home.

Marlene Henderson, Broker/Realtor
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management

831-429-9091  Anytime

Going to the Wharf to Wharf??? Afterwards see this!!

A Westlake Classic

Perfect place to come to after the Wharf to Wharf. Relax, visualize and wander about the property implanting what you could create living in this home. Fabulous gardens, fountains, pool, tennis court, guest house all within walking distance of Schools, shopping, hiking trails, spectacular views and world class cultural venues.

I wouldn't lead you astray this is worth the time!

Set yourself up for Success

Herb container gardening
My herb garden at home is a container garden. The doorway from our kitchen opens onto a paved area, so this is the perfect answer for my situation. All things being equal, I think this is probably the best style for me. I like the informal jumble of pots by the kitchen door, and I can bring my rosemary and lemon grass in for the winter with very little fuss. The different glazes and textures of the pots lend color to what could have been a very green garden, and containers allow me to adjust soil mixtures to suit specific plants. Window-boxes are another form of container with all the benefits previously mentioned, plus the added attraction of being just outside a kitchen window. To sum up, containers are easy and fun. I highly recommend this style of gardening, especially to those just starting out. Who knows what this could lead too! Tomatoes, pole beans, peas, corn :-), pumpkins. Really live it up!!
Happy gardening

Santa Cruz's Perfect Garden conditions

One of the greatest activities to be involved in, is Gardening! Or if you are really a devotee farming!
It revives the soul, makes one realize the basics of life and allows you to connect with a higher power.
While in the garden you not only see the beauty of nature, visit with all sorts or creatures but you get dirty and feel so good about it. The smells, tastes, textures of all you are around is invigorating and reminds you of what is really important and the cycle of life.
Don't pass up taking care of the earth and providing for the growth of something in what ever degree or fashion you can. Containers, strips around your condo, house or a section of your property. To tend the land, reap from it and share your labor whether it be edibles or flowers is such a gift.
Plant those seeds, tend the soil and spend time watching nature take root and develope into some of the most incredible creations.

Don't waste time thinking about it, the rains will soon be here and thats the best start to a gardens life.