Monarch

Migrating Monarchs Materialize

The Monarchs have returned to Pacific Grove. They do that about this time every year. They’ve become such a part of the town they have their own neighborhood, the Monarch […]…

Jeffers Country

“Lend me the stone strength of the past and I will lend you The wings of the future, for I have them. — Robinson Jeffers, To the Rock that Will […]…

Gilroy Garlic

Ode to Our Stinking Rose

O garlic, how aromatic, a bouquet that inspires — O garlic, how healthy, your cloves we admire — O garlic, how pungent, ward off those vampires — O garlic, how festive, our weekend desire!…

Bonnie Babe, Dan Danilson Packing Co.

Crate Labels and the story they tell

I’m a gardener. In fact, the University of California Cooperative Extension Program certificate I have states that I’m a Master Gardener. As much of an accomplishment as that might be, […]…

Pebble Beach, CA

When the tide is out

You never know what you mind find hiding in the crevices in the tide pools along our rocky shore. Native residents include chitons, barnacles, periwinkles, turban snails, limpets and crabs. […]…

Central Coast CA

Happy Birthday

On July 14 in 1771, the San Antonio de Padua Mission was founded as the third in a string of missions that began in San Diego and ended in San Francisco. […]…

Salinas Rodeo Hats

The Big Yellow Hats

When my kids were little, they loved to be read to. My son was a dinosaur fanatic. I read him every book that came out – fiction and nonfiction. He […]…