by Kate Russell | Aug 2, 2018 | Environment
Published in the August 8 – 21, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life You’ve heard of raised beds in Morgan Hill, but what about nursery beds? Nursery beds are temporary homes for seeds, seedlings, cuttings, gift plants, and unexpected sale-priced plants. They can also be...
by Kate Russell | May 12, 2018 | Environment
Published in the May 16 – 29, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life Long ago, when people were first growing cereal grains in the Fertile Crescent, there was a weed on the side of the fields. These weeds may have benefited from the irrigation and fertilizers used on the...
by Kate Russell | Mar 16, 2018 | Environment
Published in the March 21 – April 3, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life Starting seeds is the joy of spring gardening in Gilroy. It reflects confidence in natural cycles, the self-discipline to plan ahead, and the patience to wait for results. Timing is everything As...
by Kate Russell | Dec 22, 2017 | Environment
Published in the December 27 – January 9, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life Sure, this time of year, your Gilroy lawn looks pretty amazing. Cooler temperatures and a little rain can do wonders. It’s probably lush and thick and green and ready for mowing. But you...
by Kate Russell | Dec 8, 2017 | Environment
Published in the December 13 – 26, 2017 issue of Gilroy Life Mediterranean fruit fly has been spotted in Half Moon Bay. This short, squat fruit fly is known as the “World’s Worst Agricultural Pest.” The California Department of Food and Agriculture...
Main story – Gilroy Rodeo: At the crossroads of tradition and technology
Gilroy Rodeo — August 11-12, 2018
