Category: farming

Save the Bees! Restore Hector’s Honey.

by Lisa | Nov 6, 2017 | artisans, farming, Sonoma | 0 |

Although close to 80% of our land burned in the big Wine Country fires, all but a few...

Down the Yellow BRIX Road

by Lisa | Aug 31, 2016 | farming, winemaking | 0 |

It’s that time of year again — when we anxiously await the ripening of the grapes....

Farming is Hell

by Lisa | Jan 22, 2015 | farming, Sonoma | 4 |

Well, actually, it isn’t. It’s very pleasant and rewarding. But it does involve a lot...

Dying of Thirst Under the Wolf Moon

by Lisa | Jan 16, 2014 | Drought, farming, Hiking, SF Bay Area | 14 |

Wednesday my hiking group gathered at Coyote Hills Regional Park to see the sun set over the San...

Talking Like Rain

by Lisa | Nov 20, 2013 | Drought, farming, going green, Sonoma | 5 |

Isak Dineson, in her wonderful memoir of her time on an African coffee plantation, has a beautiful...

About Those Giant Squashes

by Lisa | Nov 8, 2013 | farming, food, Sonoma | 5 |

Yes, these. I told you about them yesterday and how they have reached out and strangled my whole...

Where Am I Again?

by Lisa | Jul 17, 2013 | dogs, farming, SF Bay Area | 4 |

After a month’s hiatus, I’m back to the blog. It wouldn’t exactly be correct to...

The Great Garden Overhaul

by Lisa | Jun 20, 2013 | farming, Sonoma, the spread | 1 |

The Irish say, “It is a poor workman who blames his tools.” But that hasn’t...

Meanwhile, Back at the Farm

by Lisa | Mar 15, 2013 | farming, Sonoma | 4 |

If it seems as if I haven’t been in Sonoma much, you are right. I love Two Terrier...

And How Does My Garden Grow?

by Lisa | Sep 21, 2012 | farming, Sonoma | 7 |

Well, as I end summer and enter Fall planting, I’d have to assess this last season as a...

I’m Eating as Fast as I Can

by Lisa | Jul 20, 2012 | farming, food | 8 |

It’s not just bad food styling that the vegetables are falling off the plate in the photo at...

Gardening with Michelle Obama

by Lisa | Jul 16, 2012 | arts & culture, farming | 2 |

I don’t think I need any disclosure here. I’m a big Michelle O fan. Years ago, I went...

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About This Blog

A Yank. A Brit. Two Terriers. A Vineyard. And a Dream.

Being the true-life adventures of two city kids and two spoiled terriers as they transition to a life of winemaking and organic farming in Sonoma. You know Green Acres? It’s like that.

For applause and kudos, I’d prefer you leave a comment on a post. But if you are shy, contact me at lisa [at] leftcoastcowboys.com

Things About Me

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There are reasons I’m not famous.

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I have the world's largest Christmas music collection.

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I'm an unashamed Donny Osmond fan.

I get wildlife drunk.

My terriers have famous friends.

I've got a tiny RV