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San Diego Uptown News | June 25-July 8, 2010


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After, the sleek kitchen provides plenty of space for cooking while entertaining. Removing a wall allowed the kitchen to open to the living area. (Photos courtesy NKBA)


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much it will cost,” she said. “A de- signer can come in and set some realistic expectations. I say, ‘Give me your wish list and let me see what I can do’ even if they think it’s not in their budget.” Strausbaugh said that


creativity avoids, for example, a kitchen that simply stays within


FROM PAGE 9 WALLS


wall spaces. Adding a living wall to your garden will definitely be the center of discussion at your next garden soirée.u


Next Month: Aquaponics and small urban farms “The Urban Garden” will bring you the newest technologies to green, urban gardening and landscaping. It is my hope through this series of articles that you will be inspired to look to new directions in sustainable gardening and landscaping practices. The face of San Diego is changing as water diminishes and urban sprawl continues to grow. Be inspired and make a change.


Joel Berlin owns Anandascapes in North Park.


Living walls – with their greenery and moisture – help a room stay warmer in winter and cooler in summer. (Courtesy BrightGreen)


the room’s current parameters. “It breaks my heart when people just remove and replace what they already have,” she said. “There is almost always a way to do something that would be better.”


The self-guided tour, which is open to the public, is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are avail- able online for $25 at nkbasandi- ego.org or by calling (858) 717-0535. Tickets may also be


purchased for $30 the day of the tour at any of the homes. The homes’ addresses and more information about the tour are on the website. A portion of the tour’s pro-


ceeds will benefit Rady Chil- dren’s Hospital.u


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