Cactus garden page 27Summer surf guide page 22cent, is one of several accommo-Home & Garden
27 CACTUS
OBSESSION
A San Diego couple
channels the desert
landscapes of Palm
Springs and Joshua Tree
National Park in their
front and backyards.32 SUMMER
STRATEGIES
Watering rings, irrigation
vessels, and other ideas
to help your garden beat
the heat.33 GARDEN
CHECKLIST
What to do in your
garden now.36 BOAT / HOUSEA handmade midcentury
houseboat gets a second
life as a Portland couple’s
funky, art-filled home.Food & Drink
65 PEACHESIndian flavors paired
with peaches give a
summer staple an
exciting twist.70 THE SUNSET
PANTRY
Our favorite new
small-batch ice creams,76 SIPHow to enjoy the
smoke-tinged spirit of
mezcal.78 INSIDERLocal experts on their
hometowns.96 COVER STORIESSunset staff
photographer Thomas J.
Story shares tips on how
to capture special family
moments with your
camera.6 NEW & NOW
10 ASK SUNSET
13 BEST OF THE WReef-safe sunscreens, van EST
life 2.0, a DIY A-frame,
plus more.Travel
19 MILE MARKERGourmet-dining on
Oregon’s Klamath River
elevates backcountry
adventure.22 GUIDEBOOKThe 2019 Sunset Surf
Guide: new surf clubs,
stylish suits, tips from the
pros, and more.