Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

8 Essential Things to Do in Your Garden This Summer

Wondering what you should be planting, harvesting, and keeping an eye on this growing season? Here’s your summer garden checklist to help you keep… Read More

This Old Western Town Is the Best-Kept Secret in Colorado

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink, stay, and… Read More

The Northern Lights Are in the Forecast—Now What Do I Do?

Here’s the bad news about the northern lights: They’re not like an eclipse, which can be predicted far in advance. The good news, though,… Read More

These Are the Best Wines to Pair with Summer Dishes

You’re cordially invited to join the Sunset Wine Club, a selection of story-worthy wines produced by the top growers and… Read More

These Vegetable-Forward Dishes Are Perfect for Summer Parties

Rosie Daykin is an award-winning cookbook author who also happens to be an amazing gardener on the side—literally. She turned a languishing patch… Read More

This Restored 19th-Century Cabin Is the Ultimate Rustic Luxe Retreat

“The owner of the property really wants to preserve and regenerate the land, to be a steward of sorts,” says Topanga-based interior designer… Read More

Here’s How to Shop for Flowers at Trader Joe’s, According to a Garden Editor

There’s no question that people love Trader Joe’s, and while you might be popping in for the current end-cap display of… Read More

A Pro’s Tips to Design the Edible Garden of Your Dreams

When it comes to creating a modern homestead, you probably don’t automatically think of a park-like setting filled with color and texture that… Read More

This Is the Only Salmon You’ll Ever Need, Plus Other Dishes from L.A.’s Hottest Modern Middle Eastern Restaurant

Was it the rotisserie chicken or the pickles? The falafel flecked with bright green herbs and freshly toasted spices, fried until crackling brown,… Read More

A Local Chef’s Tips for Having a Classic Weekend in Downtown L.A.

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink,… Read More

Take a Tour of the Dreamiest California Take on a French Kitchen Garden

When one thinks about a production garden designed to yield copious amounts of vegetables and flowers, it’s not often one with perfectly manicured… Read More

Joining This Private Members’ Club Is the Ultimate Hollywood Hack

Hollywood and Vine has always been an intersection of dreams, the sidewalks studded with the names of movie stars, the Pantages and El Capitan… Read More

This Santa Barbara Craftsman B&B Is Next-Level Cozy

On the list of favorite local pastimes and preoccupations in Santa Barbara, from surfing to wine tasting to farm-to-table cuisine to hiking, real-estate… Read More

You’d Never Guess That This Expansive and Stunning Home Used to Be a Dated Duplex

Jennifer Charleston Porter thought Manhattan Beach was her forever place. She met her husband Brian when they were students at the University of… Read More

You’re Not Planting Enough Herbs—6 Ways to Supercharge Your Harvest 

In Jess Buttermore’s new book, Seasonal Living with Herbs, she encourages gardeners to delight in the herbs specific to each… Read More

These Are the Vegetarian Dishes You Need to Make This Easter

For many of us, Easter typically consists of big family gatherings at someone’s house or a favorite restaurant—and there’s usually a honey-glazed ham or… Read More

I’m Dealing with Major Construction Delays—Here’s How I’m Not Letting It Get Me Down

This month marks three years since we bought a property and started work on our plans, and it’s hard to believe that after… Read More

4 Pastas You’ll Make on Repeat This Spring

San Francisco Italian food is a Western culinary treasure. While for decades the city was mostly known for the red-sauce pleasures of the old… Read More

The April Solar Eclipse Is a Life-Changing, Bucket-List Event. Here’s How to See It Safely.

What in the hell am I doing? I mutter to myself as I step backwards off a 100-foot rock wall into an extraterrestrial… Read More

Pillowy Focaccia and Herby Frittata Anchor This Wine-Friendly Feast

It’s a late winter day in Los Angeles. The kind that makes people want to move to Los Angeles: It’s, yes, sunny and 72,… Read More

These 2024 Gen Z Garden Trends Are Wild

We might be well into 2024, but plant trends continue to bubble up, and with them, new ideas for the planting season ahead. Read More

These 5 Edible Shrubs Are the Perfect Hedge Alternative

Move over boring borders (looking at you, boxwood); we’ve got edible shrubs that will increase biodiversity, create layering, and become a delicious addition to… Read More

Move Over Monstera, These Striking, Minimalist Houseplants Are the Next Big Thing

Social media feeds continue to be flooded with homes featuring large-scale exotic plants placed in unexpected, one-of-a-kind vessels. The plants are more… Read More

Dude, Where’s My Ranch? These Getaways Reinvent the Iconic Western Vacation

There’s a big difference between a dude ranch and a working cattle ranch, and this new generation of ranches is bringing a… Read More