The passionate work of the PRA volunteers makes Backcountry Weekend possible Photo courtesy Ron ErskineHikers traverse a trail near Rooster Comb in Henry W. Coe State Park's Orestimba Wilderness. The park is a hidden gem in [...]
The Bay Area Garden Railway Society (BAGRS) is a good place to look for guidance. By Sharon McCray Sharon McCray Summer is almost here! But pay attention because it will be autumn before you [...]
Lots of excellent information can be found at www.dahlia.org. By Sharon McCray Sharon McCray Could there be a more stunning garden flower than Dahlias? The diversity of the plants and flowers is so wide ranging [...]
Ranch Day on June 4 is one of many events to show off park's beauty to the public Photo courtesy Pine Ridge AssociationParticipants at a recent Ranch Days enjoy interacting with animals. By Marty Cheek [...]
Basil is a good repellent for flies and mosquitoes. Basil downy mildew is a devastating disease, resulting in infection and complete loss of the plant.Photo courtesyvegetablemdonline By Sharon McCray Sharon McCray Is there [...]
What's happening to the South Valley Mushroom Farm?
In total there are about 300 accepted species of irises By Sharon McCray Sharon McCray This month I invited my friends at the Clara B. Rees Iris Society to write about what I feel is [...]
Ann and Winslow Briggs helped save the park in 2012 when Gov. Jerry Brown threatened to close it Photo courtesy Ann and Winslow BriggsThe passionate dedication of Winslow and Ann Briggs left an indelible mark on [...]
Family redwood hike and eco-carnival Saturday April 29 is fun for everyone A student learns to safely handle a snake at a previous Summit for the Planet. Photo courtesy Mount Madonna School By Staff Report [...]
Major projects include the Anderson Dam retrofit and the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Plan Photo courtesy Valley WaterThe western end of the outlet tunnel on Anderson dam is now under construction. When complete it will be [...]