Environment | Gilroy Life

Main story: Local residents unite to clear South Valley roadways of trash

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...

Main story: Coe family, residents celebrate 60 years of wilderness state park

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...

Your Garden … with Kate Russell – Brown bud on broccoli means a smaller, less desirable crop

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...

Main story – Roop family honors its heritage in founding of Gilroy Hot Springs

by Marty Cheek | Oct 27, 2018 | Environment

19th century guests paid $7 for a one-week stay at famous health spa resort Published in the October 31 – November 13, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life Winding their way along Roop Road, local history buffs traveled to explore the Gilroy Hot Springs site deep in a...