Tag: desert-living
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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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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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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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The Giant Serpent of Borrego Springs: Ricardo Breceda’s Desert Icon
The giant serpent is one of the most recognizable sculptures in Galleta Meadows, an open-air art installation located in Borrego Springs, California, within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
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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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Desert Landscaping Challenges: Yard Work is Way Tougher in the Desert
If you have experience with desert yardwork or landscaping in Borrego Springs and have tips to share, we’d genuinely love to hear them. We’re still learning, and trying not to get hurt too much in the process.
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Borrego Springs Insects: The Tiny Desert Invaders
This isn’t dirt on our truck; it’s the pesky boatman bugs that swarm our area from time to time. We’re new to the experience and have learned that they’re drawn to our truck because of its dark color, which they mistake for a body of water.
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Moving to Borrego Springs: Going From Tourists to Locals
My husband and I are officially one month into our new life in the small, quiet desert community of Borrego Springs, California. After ten years of visiting as tourists, we finally decided to live where we’ve always loved to spend our weekends. For years, we came here to find peace and escape. We did all…