Water’s Role in Real Estate & the Economy

We sat down with Randall Lewis of the Lewis Group of Companies, which is one of the nation’s largest real estate development companies, to talk about the role that water plays in the building industry. Since 1955, the Lewis Group has built over 56,000 homes and currently owns 8,000 apartment homes and 30 shopping centers. … More Water’s Role in Real Estate & the Economy

Drought Busting Edible Garden

Real California Cuisine – with California Natives Plants Have you ever wondered what our native plants taste like? You can find out by attending a Native Edibles workshop and tasting at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden and by planting some beautiful edible natives in your own yard! One of the best ways to save … More Drought Busting Edible Garden

MSN: Partner in Water Conservation

MSN Living knows that conserving water conserves your cash. In an article on saving money in the New Year, titled “100 Ways to Save Money in 2013,” they mention water five times. Thanks for being a partner in water conservation, MSN! #6: Turn off the Tap When Brushing Your Teeth We’ve all heard it a million … More MSN: Partner in Water Conservation

Planting a Vineyard

About two years ago, Cathi and Claude Bibeau sat in their backyard contemplating what to do with “Satan’s Berm” – a part of their backyard that sloped upward to their wall. Nothing would grow on it and it was a giant eyesore. Then Cathi got the idea to terrace it and turn it into a … More Planting a Vineyard