Tag: california
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Flood Insurance in the Desert? And Other Things That Caught Us Off Guard
When my husband and I decided to move to the small desert community of Borrego Springs, California, we knew a few things going in. It’s going to be really hot in the summer, triple-digit hot. We’re going to have to drive a long way to get some of the things we’ll need. Healthcare could be…
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We Live in the Desert. So Do the Creepy Crawlies.
Desert living is great, but there are some harsh realities you have to learn to accept if you want to live in this environment. One of those is the creepy crawlies. Here’s what my husband and I have encountered in our first year and a half in the desert. 🕷️ Arachnids These are the eight-legged…
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The Pros and Cons of Living in Borrego Springs: A Local’s Take
After just over a year of calling this small desert town home, here are the pros and cons I’ve come to know firsthand.
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Rain in Anza Borrego Has My Super Bloom Hopes Rising
This week’s much-anticipated storm has finally arrived in Borrego Springs, and I’m not sure I’ve ever been so excited to see water fall from the sky. This rain could be exactly what we need to set the stage for an explosion of color in the desert, the kind we haven’t witnessed in years. And I…
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Borrego in the News: Desert Bloom Draws Photographer on Native Bee Quest
Tourists armed with smartphone cameras aren’t the only ones attracted to the early wildflower bloom here in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
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Life, Landscaping, and Yard Debris in Borrego Springs
When my husband and I bought our home in the small desert town of Borrego Springs, California, we assumed the landscaping would be low-effort. Boy, were we mistaken.
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Throwback to the 2017 Super Bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
With all the buzz around a possible super bloom in the desert this year (fingers crossed), I found myself digging through some old photos from the last major wildflower event here in Borrego Springs.
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What’s Blooming Now Along Henderson Canyon Road
See what wildflowers are blooming along Henderson Canyon Road in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park this winter, from sand verbena to desert sunflowers and primrose.
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Lights, Camera, Borrego
If you’re in Borrego Springs or visiting the festival from out-of-town, even a single block pass can offer a glimpse into this world of unique cinematic voices. I recommend you pull up a seat.