Intensity of the freshly dried herbs will give added zing to future recipes By Sharon McCray Sharon McCray Just how many zucchini can one family eat? Yes, it's that season when abundance abounds and we [...]
Geraniums are sometimes referred to as "cranesbills" Photo courtesy Mitchells NurseryGeraniums come in reds, oranges, purples and whites and can outlast just about every other flowering plant in your garden. By Sharon McCray Sharon [...]
Celebration includes fall opening of Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve Two hikers enjoy a stroll through the Coyote Open Space Preserve in the greenbelt between San Jose and Morgan Hill. The land is managed by the [...]
There's no using sprinklers between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. By Staff Reports The multi-year drought may be over after last winter’s deluge of precipitation, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t still conserve water. That was the [...]
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?