Nonna Frances always had a beautiful garden behind her Monterey home. It’s the Italian way, fresh produce, herbs a fig tree. No matter where I've lived (even twenty five-years ago at my UCSC apartment) I have had fresh basil. Sicilian’s require this fragrant green plant. Our Italian perfume. Nonna Frances would rub it on her… Continue reading ITALIAN LOVE OF GARDENS MEarth Event, Carmel Valley