vista: I killed my grass... finally!!
- 08/31/08 04:37 AM
Last fall, I began volunteer work at the Buena Vista Audubon Society in Oceanside in their California native plant garden. I became an instant convert to native plants. So, I decided to kill the grass in our backyard, and plant a native garden. Killing the grass wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. I used undiluted table vinegar, and then I had to be very patient. It took about three months.
The grasses in the backyard were extremely hardy, and didn't go without a fight. Eventually, the grass was dead, and I was able to plant many native … (21 comments)
Now, we're talking... aaahhhh Vista. This is where I live, and I love this town. It's about 7 miles from the coast; but where we live, we get a nice onshore breeze to keep us cool for most of the year. There are some valleys in Vista where it can get fairly warm, but still our temps are mild for the most part. Lot's of beautiful rolling hills here in Vista, and a sense of rural living in many areas. We've got beautiful horse ranches, great schools, stunning neighborhoods and plenty of agriculture to boot.
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vista: Local Volcano Plug Sits Adjacent to North County Communities (Part II)
- 07/26/08 05:50 PM
Mt Calavera adds a bit of natural history and intrigue to the surroundings communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista. Not many people realize what the 513 feet hill actually is. For years, scientists have only been estimating how old the volcano is, but the North County Times recently reported that local geologists from the San Diego Natural History Museum and San Diego State University have taken samples of the minerals and plan to age-test it sometime this year. According to Tom Demere, curator of paleontology at the San Diego Natural History Museum, when Mt Calavera blew many many years ago, it … (12 comments)
There are only three of them in southern California and we have one right here in Carlsbad. This 513 ft volcano is extinct and poses no harm to the many surrounding neighbors, but a very, very long time ago, it did blow!! The lava cooled, solidified, and over time the surrounding minerals eroded away leaving behind what is known as a volcanic plug. I participated in a "geology hike" last month, which … (11 comments)
vista: It’s Time to Refinance that ARM
- 09/04/07 03:56 PM
Another shaky month in the real estate industry with so many conflicting reports on the news. Every day, the experts speculate about what will happen next. What will happen next? For many consumers, the ARM (Adjustable-Rate Mortgage) was the only answer to their home loan needs. A couple of years ago, with home prices soaring in California, it seemed like a good idea. It was a way to get into a first home, or to refinance in order to take out some equity for various necessities, e.g. home repairs, appliance purchases, etc. Many were reassured that they could always refinance when … (2 comments)
Last fall, I began volunteer work at the Buena Vista Audubon Society in Oceanside in their California native plant garden. I became an instant convert to native plants. So, I decided to kill the grass in our backyard, and plant a native garden. Killing the grass wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. I used undiluted table vinegar, and then I had to be very patient. It took about three months.
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