wide.Īfter spending the afternoon in Los Olivos, it was time to travel south to Santa Barbara, which has been described as “America’s Riviera”. It’s hard to tell from the photo, but the container that holds this miniature garden is at least two ft.
I also enjoyed the geese hiding among the succulent plants. The whitewashed building reminded me of the homes on the Aran Islands, my husband I saw in Ireland. The reason for this is, is that blue creates dramatic color contrast, and there aren’t many plants that produce blue flowers. What’s even better, is that taking photos is free!īlue is one of my favorite colors to add to the garden, and I often recommend to my clients to add pieces of garden art in vibrant shades of blue. There was such a large selection of garden art that I was sorely tempted to buy something, but there were too many choices so I contented myself with taking pictures of those that I liked. Spider Web Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum arachnoideum) But, at least I could appreciate them and take pictures 🙂 Most of the gardens were quite large and out of my price range, typically costing between $200 – 600. The fairy gardens were created by one person who was truly talented. The majority of the nursery was filled with a large variety of succulents, many of which, were combined with garden art elements including fairy gardens.Ī variety of Echeveria adds a whimsical touch to this fairy house.Ī combination of moss and succulents help create this fairy farm. It’s easy to grow and resistant to pests and disease.īefore leaving Los Olivos, we had to stop by a nursery that my mother had visited numerous times. I’ve seen it in parking lots, along roadways, and by storefronts. White Iceberg roses are frequently used throughout many areas in Southern California. Mexican bush sage (Salvia leucantha) with Mexican feather grass (Stipa tenuissima)Ī large Lady Banks rose rests on a dead tree trunk. While I was enjoying the wares for sale in the stores, my attention was drawn to the plants that decorated the main street. Small restaurants, wine tasting rooms, stores offering olive oil tasting and a smattering of gift shops dot the main road. We decided to pass on buying this property and drove onto the main street in Los Olivos. The last I heard, it was listed for sale for a mere $100 million dollars. This is the entrance to ‘Neverland’, which is Michael Jackson’s former estate. Upon entering Los Olivos, we drove by the entrance to a very famous (or infamous) property. It is home to a large number of wineries along with famous celebrities who like the peace and privacy while being within a few hours drive of Hollywood. Los Olivos is located in the Santa Ynez Valley, near the Danish town of Solvang. I wouldn’t want to be the one to pick them – I’d probably fall down the mountain. Some of the avocado groves were planted on very steep mountainsides.
I love that the value of the tree was taken into consideration, and it was allowed to stay.Īfter leaving Ojai, our journey took us through picturesque, winding roads through the mountains, many of which, were dotted with avocado trees. On our way out Ojai, we sat at an intersection where the traffic light was visible between the branches of an old, oak tree. After spending a fun-filled morning in Ojai, exploring the secret Taft Gardens, we traveled north toward the small town of Los Olivos, which is located approximately 35 miles north of Santa Barbara.
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