by Natalie | Feb 25, 2022 | Local Nature, Los Angeles Nature Journal
Aaron and I went on a little weekend getaway to Joshua Tree National Park and Yucca Valley in June. I fell in love with the landscape and the wildlife! It is incredible to see the diversity of birds in Southern California. Cali has so many climates and landscapes...
by Natalie | Feb 25, 2022 | Natalie Cultivates
– Lavendula Angustifolia – Lavender is an herb that has been popular throughout history. It created industrial booms, popular trends and is seeing a resurgence in fine teas and fine dining. Ancient Egyptians used lavender in the mummification process,...
by Natalie | Feb 22, 2022 | Los Angeles Nature Journal
The Balcony Garden receives many visitors, but as spring approaches, we are starting to get a few seasonal birds coming through for a snack or a drink of water. Scrub Jay Scrub Jay with a few Mourning Doves Two Mockingbirds About to Throw IT DOWN California Towhee ...
by Natalie | Feb 20, 2022 | Local Nature, Los Angeles Nature Journal
The neighborhood was visited by a red-tailed hawk AGAIN. These majestic creatures can be seen flying over the greener parts of LA, looking for a little bird, rodent or lizard meal. She was perched on a tall tree across from the #BalconyGarden,...
by Natalie | Jan 20, 2022 | Local Nature, Los Angeles Nature Journal
This morning I was working from home in our office which faces North to the #BalconyGarden. The neighborhood was filled with birds as usual. Doves, Finches, Sparrows, Hummingbirds and Towhees are coming and going from their nest to their favorite snack spots. The...
