Archive for category: Marin Lifestyle

As I have spent more time up on the Sonoma Coast preparing my new listing ready for market, I have been reflecting about what I have always loved about that part of Northern California. There is nothing like the stars at night on the Sonoma coast. Far from the lights of the big city, the sky is pitch black and reminds me of the sky when I was growing up in a small town in Alabama...

Marin County winter storm season is right around the corner - are you ready? While winters in Marin County are not as severe as in other parts of the country where residents must contend with snow and months of freezing temperatures, we do receive a fair amount of rain and on occasion extreme cold and some high winds. I advise my friends and clients to take a few precautions in the relatively mild weather of the fall before the winter rains begin.

Springtime in Marin County is one of my favorite seasons in the garden. After a long winter's rains, all of the plants are sprouting new growth and blooming. This is also the season when I plant my annual tomato crop, an assortment of 20 or so varieties that provide an abundance of tomatoes in the summer. From what I saw last week, Marin gardeners are out in full force buying plants and fertilizers. This year I found a nursery in Napa to supplement my usual nurseries in Marin. I thought I'd write about my own experience and provide tips on how to have a winning crop of delicious Marin tomatoes...

The COVID-19 crisis has many of us looking for restaurants offering takeout and/or delivery. I have compiled this list of Marin food delivery services, as well as information by town on the status of Marin's restaurants. Let's show our support for these important members of the Marin family!

From wine competitions to music festivals, there are plenty of things to do in the Bay Area in February of 2019. See a curated list of events and happenings here.