Even when selling your home during the winter months, open up all your blinds and curtains and let in as much light as possible. Although the days are shorter, natural light still adds to the home’s atmosphere, creating a warm and welcoming feeling. It is difficult sometimes to schedule open houses and showings during daylight hours, but if possible opt for daylight showings. Clean the windows both inside and outside, this will be make the home brighter. Finally, even during daylight showings and open houses turn the lights on.
Roger’s Gardens is hosting another installment in the My Edible Garden series on Saturday, February 4th. Master Horticulturist Steve Hampson will be discussing cool season vegetables, beginning warm season vegetable seeds, insect control and fertilizing fruit trees. This will be an interactive class that will include information on “what, where and when to plant, prune, feed and harvest.” Feel free to bring a list questions to have answered, as well your own tips and tricks. The class begins at 9am and runs until 10am. This class is free to attend. Roger’s Gardens is located at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road in Corona del Mar. For more information about this program or the many others that are offered at Roger’s Gardens, see their website at: http://rogersgardens.com/seminars-events/my-edible-garden-with-steve-hampson-february/.
Crystal Cove is a luxurious area in Newport Coast; it is just north of Laguna Beach. Crystal Cove is home to the Crystal Cove State Park, which has 400 acres of bluffs, 2,400 acres of canyons, 18 miles of trails, 1,400 acre Marine Park and 48 historic cottages. Located at 16 Sidra Cove, this 3,300 square foot home is part of the Seascape development. This three bedroom, four bathroom home was built in 2002. The home has recently been updated with new carpet and paint. This villa has wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, white water, city night lights and picturesque sunsets. This home sits on a lot with a corner location with greenbelt views and a very private setting. Outdoor’s, homeowners will enjoy entertaining on two oversized patios. Seascape, like all Crystal Cove developments, is a 24 hour guard gated development. All Crystal Cove residents are invited to join in all the resort style recreational activities offered at the Canyon Club Recreational Center, which acts as the social hub for Crystal Cove. Students living in this area attend El Morro Elementary School, Thurston Middle School and Laguna Beach High School. The Crystal Cove Promenade is within walking distance of Seascape, with a variety of shopping and dining options.