Open space now protected as ‘last chance’ landscape between mountain ranges Photo courtesy David MaukHikers enjoy a view of Coyote Valley. By Donna Lane Score one for the environment. With recent wildfires, “wind events,” and [...]
Autumn leaves make excellent compost. Mix “brown” material with equal parts “green” material By Kate Russell As Morgan Hill trees drop their leaves in autumn, you might want to consider a few things before you rake them [...]
Process of preserving Coyote Valley has had a long history where ending was not inevitable This editorial is the opinion of Morgan Hill Life's publisher and editor Christmas came a little early for the South Valley region [...]
Most onion diseases are related to excessive moisture Kate Russell Autumn is the best time for Gilroy gardeners to plant onions, scallions, and shallots. Onion bulbs are classified by color: white, yellow, or red. Those [...]
City seeks to avoid or minimize the effects of drought By Staff Report Watering in Morgan Hill is now limited to before 9 a.m. and after 7 p.m. Wednesdays only, according Andi Borowski, environmental services officer with [...]
When Monterey Road was U.S. 101 there was a gauntlet of fruit stands along this busy thoroughfare By Mike Monroe About 10 years ago, Donna Brodsky wrote a book, "San Martin — Then & Now," featuring sketches [...]
Andi's Orchard in Morgan Hill is the destination of the next Hike with Mike By Mike Monroe Driving north on Monterey Road from Gilroy the other day, it was hard not to notice the construction of the [...]
Sept. 20 rally at city hall plaza part of global action taken by children and teens Photo by Marty CheekFrom left to right, students Nicki Kantor and Riley Barela, of San Martin Gwinn; and Sofia Ramirez [...]
Super production years are called "mast" years and scientists are unsure what causes them Little Llagas Creek passes through the South Valley. By Mike Monroe Mike Monroe All of nature's seasons are amazing [...]
Multiple trap cropping uses several species to lure pests throughout a valuable crop’s life cycle Photo courtesy eOrganic.com By Kate Russell Kate Russell Every year, we plant our garden favorites in Morgan Hill. [...]