Spring Home & Garden,
Santa Barbara Style
Meet Makers, Birds, and Masters of ‘Deconstruction’
By Indy Staff | April 10, 2025
This edition of our Home & Garden issue is all about helping you nourish and protect your slice of the pie and, by extension, Santa Barbara as a whole. You’ll read about two local makers who craft their wares ethically and naturally, reusing raw materials to produce items that are not only beautiful but also affordable. You’ll learn how to grow your own vegetables indoors, attract hungry and thirsty birds, and even avoid certain toxic plants that can do real damage to your eyes. You’ll also hear about deconstruction — as opposed to demolition — a concept Santa Barbara ought to adopt if it’s serious about sustainability.
Thank you for reading.
—Tyler Hayden
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Deconstruction Is the Greener ― and Cheaper ― Alternative to Demolition
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The Santa Barbara Bird-Feeder Guide
You Don’t Need a Lot of Space to Bring Nature Close to Home
The Woodworker Who Found His Way
Carved Coast Offers Hand-Built Furniture at Regular-People Prices
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Let These Small-Batch, Hand-Dipped Candles Light up Your Life
