14 Feb 2011 2 Comments
in Flowers, Living Healthy, Photography Tags: flower photography, la costa farms, nadia knows gardens, san diego travel, Valentine Flowers
These photos below are from an adorable fruit and garden stand in Carlsbad, CA. I drove by today and was thankful I had my camera on hand to photograph some of their beautiful floral displays and bouquets especially for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy!
FLOWER & FRUIT STAND ” La Costa Farms“: Location: (5) Freeway at La Costa in Encinitas/Carlsbad go East to Saxony Road- It’s on the SouthEast corner of La Costa Ave and Saxony Road.
22 Mar 2010 8 Comments
in Flowers, Living Healthy, Vegetable/ Herb Garden Tags: Fallbrook Day Trip, nadia's garden blog, Roadside Garden Stand, san diego day trip, San Diego garden blog, san diego travel
Chubs the dog that sat on command which made me happy because I got a great photo of him!
There is nothing more quaint than stopping at a roadside garden stand and being greeted by an adorable old dog like this one, his name is Chubs and quite photogenic and friendly. On a day-trip out to Fallbrook, Ca just 30 minutes inland from coastal North San Diego county sits “Diane’s Herb’s, Flowers & Things” where homegrown fresh and dried herbs, bath and beauty herbal products, vegetables and soaps are produced and grown on premises.
I came home with a carload of beets, lettuce, parsley, a bouquet of dried roses, a jar of honey and several bars of lavender soap. Did I mention the surprise at bargain prices for such quality products? Diane’s roadside shop is adorned with hanging herbs and roses drying upside down from the ceiling and hand painted garden signs everywhere. The “wildflower honey” seemed to have a different taste and aroma compared to clover honey, or maybe that was just my imagination. I’m already looking forward to my next visit and wondering if I should take my Chihuahuas along for the ride, I think they would like to meet Diane’s dog.
For both garden gurus and day trip enthusiasts alike, this is a wonderful place to visit in the San Diego region.
* (760) 728-1251
21 Dec 2009 7 Comments
in Garden Fruits, Living Healthy, Photography Tags: christmas tree lot, nadia's favorites, roadside fruit stand, san diego travel
A few of my favorite things… This roadside fruit and flower stand on the border of Carlsbad and Encinitas, CA. All year-long providing organic local fruits and vegetables, chocolate covered and locally picked strawberries, breads, dates, figs and their famous guacamole and chips. During the holidays the strung white lights create a magical aura over the Christmas trees and hanging red chili’s. In October the Pumpkin Patch comes alive with a wave of orange color, the summers provide a quick snack of cherries on the way to the beach. There is always an arrangement of flowers that reflects the season and succulent plant gifts in unique containers.
Location: (5) Freeway at La Costa in Encinitas/Carlsbad go East to Saxony Road- It’s on the SouthEast corner of La Costa Ave and Saxony Road.
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Carlsbad Fruit Stand December Trees
Red Chili Strands
