by Kate Russell | Feb 1, 2019 | Environment
Published in the February 6 – 19, 2019 issue of Gilroy Life Being planted too deep is the main reason why trees in South Valley fail. Is your tree failing to thrive? Does it seem overly susceptible to pests or diseases? Are leaves smaller, scorched, or otherwise...
by Marty Cheek | Feb 1, 2019 | Environment
Emily Bettencourt has worked for Del Fresh for 22 years Published in the February 6 – 19, 2019 issue of Gilroy Life Local resident Emily Bettencourt got a late Christmas present. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue appointed three members Dec. 27 to...
by Mike Monroe | Jan 4, 2019 | Environment
Published in the January 9 – 22, 2019 issue of Gilroy Life One of my family traditions during the holidays is to sit at the counter of Original Joe’s restaurant in San Jose for a hearty meal before a visit to the nearby Christmas in the Park. As soon as we...
by Marty Cheek | Dec 7, 2018 | Environment
Nearly 40 volunteers pick up tons of litter during recent San Martin Trash Bash Published in the December 12 – 25, 2018 issue of Morgan Hill Life South Valley residents who take pride in their environment joined together for a few hours on a fall Saturday...
by Marty Cheek | Nov 25, 2018 | Environment
State park reflects California’s glory days of ranching Published in the November 28 – December 11, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life By Marty Cheek The 60th anniversary celebration of the founding of Henry W. Coe State Park served as a family reunion of sorts for...
by Kate Russell | Nov 10, 2018 | Environment
Published in the November 14 – 27, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life Gilroy gardeners can grow broccoli in spring and fall. Those densely packed heads of unopened flower buds are excellent in salads and casseroles. But sometimes they don’t grow the way you expect...