Community Voices by Amirah Alexander: Mt. Madonna’s Summit for the Planet unites the entire student body

by Guest Column | Apr 12, 2019 | Environment

Click here to find more stories published in the April 17 – 30, 2019 issue of Gilroy...

Take a Hike … with Mike Monroe: Celebrate Earth Day while learning about vineyard sustainability

by Mike Monroe | Apr 12, 2019 | Environment

Click here to find more stories published in the April 17 – 30, 2019 issue of Gilroy Life This year marks the 49th anniversary of Earth Day. What better way to toast Mother Nature than with the fruit of the vine? While I subscribe to the truism that everyday is...

Coyote Valley: Take a hike among the wildflowers that dot South Valley’s foothills

by Donna Lane | Mar 15, 2019 | Environment

Hikes and other activities offer magnificent panoramic views from Coyote Ridge, Diablo Foothills Published in the March 20 – April 2, 2019 issue of Gilroy Life The hills that frame South Valley are gorgeous year-round, resplendent in lush shades of green or warm...

Coyote Valley: Take a hike among the wildflowers that dot South Valley’s foothills

by Donna Lane | Mar 15, 2019 | Environment

Hikes and other activities offer magnificent panoramic views from Coyote Ridge, Diablo Foothills Published in the March 20 – April 2, 2019 issue of Gilroy Life The hills that frame South Valley are gorgeous year-round, resplendent in lush shades of green or warm...

Your Garden … with Kate Russell: Container gardening is helpful for those with space limitations

by Kate Russell | Mar 1, 2019 | Contributors, Environment

Published in the March 6 – 19, 2019 issue of Gilroy Life Many Gilroy residents assume they can’t garden because they live in an apartment, rent a room, or have a tiny yard. Nothing could be further from the truth. Nature finds a way to put plants everywhere...

Your Garden . . . with Kate Russell: Trees planted too deep will fail to grow

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...