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Articles in Sept 2006 issue of Sunset
- Otter webcam
- Tuna salad with white beans
- Favorite ferns: these shade lovers now come in a wide array of leaf colors and patterns. Here are our top 6 picks
by Jim McCausland - Closet office: carve out a workspace at home with these essential elements
by Jess Chamberlain - 3 ways with apples; Use them in every course: sauteed over pork chops, roasted in a salad, and baked with an apple-crisp filling
by Jessica Battilana - 4 great hotel terraces
- Vintage remodel: craftsman flair enhances a garden remade for outdoor living
by Sharon Cohoon - Island feast: on Orcas, the jewel of the San Juans, the journey from farm to table is short and sweet
by Irene Edwards - September favorites: recipes from our readers, tested in sunset's kitchen
by Molly Watson - French series
- Instant seascape
- In season: beets
- How to divide perennials: give these spring bloomers a fresh start now
by Julie Chai - Call of the wild: how one couple turned a remote cabin near Juneau, Alaska, into the tiny home of their dreams
by Irene Edwards - Resources
- Wildflower Seed Company
- What we crave: socca
- Backyard oasis: lessons in transforming a little-used space into a haven for outdoor living
by Julie Chai - Rough beauty: where Sonoma and Mendocino meet the sea, you'll find drama, dreamers, and vibrant flavors
by Lisa Taggart - Tulare County, CA: Anjelica Huston; The actress shares her thoughts on ranch life, Old California, what she grows in her garden, and the difference between riding horses in the movies and riding them in real life
by Peter Fish - Best way to plant bulbs
- Catalina cool: sun-splashed beaches and lofty mountain peaks make it the West's most romantic island
by Gretchen Reynolds - Best nursery picks: what's hot and available at garden centers near you
- Beach gardens: gardening on the coast has plenty of challenges—wind, sandy soil, salt spray. Here are two seaside landscapes designed to thrive
by Sharon Cohoon - From the editor
by Katie Tamony - Mad for tomatoes
- What to do in your garden: September
by Julie Chai - The Hawaii no one knows: beyond Kauai stretch hidden islands, coral reefs—and our newest national monument
by Paul Wood - Top 10: affordable beach retreats
- Your guide to Sunset
- Pacifica: south of San Francisco, the quiet beach town has a laid-back surf spirit
by Abigail Peterson - Coastal cottage: secrets to creating beach house style—even if you're nowhere near the beach
by Jess Chamberlain - Wine tasting party: throw a blind tasting of Syrahs from around the world, then enjoy your favorites over a dinner made to match
by Sara Schneider - Designer to watch
- Ferry hop: the journey to Marin's prettiest island is half the fun, thanks to Captain Mom
by Abigail Peterson - How to transform a chair: seven steps to a fresh new look for tired furniture
by Jess Chamberlain - Sunset's western wine awards 2006: the best bottles, winemakers, and places to discover this year
by Sara Schneider - Restore the dunes
- Dandelion
- Cliff-hanger of a book
- Project: driftwood rack
- What to do in Northern California: September
- Classic comeback: a 1960s home casts off its fussy flourishes for a timeless makeover
by Kathryn Harris - Fresh from the sea: grilled wild salmon is the centerpiece of a delicious seafood dinner by chef Dory Ford of California's Monterey Bay Aquarium. Everything on the menu happens to be environmentally sustainable too; it's good cooking that's part of a bigg
by Amy Traverso - Hot now: mobiles
- Grantsville, Utah: the secret seacoast
by Peter Fish - Best house numbers: from copper to zinc, nine of our favorite designs that make a statement
by Jess Chamberlain - Grilled quesadillas: stuff them with sour cream, spicy chipotles, and smoky chicken, and you'll have a new family favorite
by Stephanie Dean - Seashell paradise