Sunset

SUNSET is the definitive guide to living an inspired life in the modern American West—stretching from Alaska to Mexico, and California to Texas. Each issue is filled with epic destinations and adventures, home and gardening tips from celebrated writers, and fresh recipes shared by some of the West’s most creative chefs. From boutique hotels to coastal camping trips, Baja fish tacos to backyard edible gardens, we translate the iconic elements of the West directly to your everyday life.

GRAND CANYON WEST • The ultimate western destination can be an easy inspiring day trip or an epic immersion in nature and culture. Here are three ways to experience the accessible wonders of Grand Canyon West.

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Green Dreams • Our favorite pioneering nurseries around the West that set the high bar for plant perfection.

Plant Paradise • We’ve always considered nurseries essential businesses. Here are three that nurture and inspire.

Pots & Circumstance • Three cool ways to level up your garden game indoors

Extra, Extra • In Justina Blakeney’s third and most personal book, the designer and artist shares the stories and inspiration behind her multicultural, more-is-always-more style.

The Zero Waste Kitchen • How shop, cook, clean, and eat well, according to Oakland-based sustainability expert Lily Cameron

CACTUS MAXIMUS • CACTUS AN EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK AT ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST COLLECTIONS OF CACTI. PLUS, THE ULTIMATE CACTUS-GROWING GUIDE.

CACTUS CARE BASICS • Many people profess that they could never keep plants alive until they started growing cacti and other succulents. These plants want to stay alive. With ample drainage, plenty of sun, and protection from freezing temperatures, they are generally easy to grow. They are also drought-tolerant, pest- and disease-free, and evergreen, so they’re eye-catching in the garden year-round. Here are the essential tips for helping your cactus garden thrive.

CACTUS STORIES • Every cactus tells us a story. Join us as Cactus Store co-founder Max Martin takes us on a guided tour of some of the rare cacti in their private collection.

3 WAYS WITH CACTUS GARDENS • In addition to selling cacti and cactus paraphernalia, the team at the Cactus Store have designed xeric gardens throughout Southern California. Max Martin gives us a survey of three projects.

GROWTH MINDSET • Smart and stylish gear in metallics, raw leather, bold color, and poppy florals stand up to long, happy days filled with sun, soil, and seedlings.

YOUR SPRING GARDEN CHECKLIST • Peak gardening season is officially upon us. Here's what to plant, tend, grow, and maintain no matter where you are in the West.

THE FLOW OF THINGS • A PLAYFUL GARDEN WITH UNCUT GRASSES AND ROUNDED EDGES SOFTENS AN ANGULAR MID-CENTURY HOME IN MARIN COUNTY.

ENGLISH ACCENTS • A FAMILYFRIENDLY REMODEL OF A CENTURY-OLD CRAFTSMAN YIELDS A CALIFORNIABRITISH MASH-UP PERFECT FOR HUNKERING DOWN.

GARDEN PARTY • HIGH ABOVE LOS ANGELES ON SEVEN ACRES OVERGROWN WITH CITRUS, WILD HERBS, AND FLOWERS, A FANTASTICAL ESTATE PRODUCES SOAPS, CANDLES, JAMS, AND TINCTURES TO DELIGHT THE BODY AND FEED THE SOUL.

A Spring Garden Feast • Santa Barbara author Valerie Rice shares celebratory seasonal recipes inspired by her idyllic seaside garden.

SONOMA SPRING • IN A RARE QUIET SEASON AT SCRIBE WINERY, THE MARIANI FAMILY GATHERS TO TOAST NEW BABIES, NEW WINE, AND NEW BEGINNINGS.

PLANT-POWERED SNACKS • WHETHER YOU’RE GLUTEN-FREE, GOING MEATLESS, OR DIALING DOWN THE CARBS, THERE’S A SALTY, SMOKY, CHEESY, CRUNCHY SNACK FOR YOU.

Natural Wonders • New and noteworthy hotels throughout the West that offer easy access to the outdoors for when it’s safe to travel.

Picture Perfect • How...