06/2008 Summertime grilling season is upon us, and from barbecues around the Central Coast plumes of smoke rise and float along backyard fences enticing neighbors to wonder what’s cooking?... [More]
05/2008 Spring has sprung in San Luis Obispo County, and across the area there is evidence of another bountiful year approaching... [More]
04/2008 Most local growers are optimistic about higher yields and a premium price for their 2008 crops... [More]
03/2008 Just off the paved road outside Parkfield lives a man who is planning and planting for the future. One tree at a time and one season after another, Jack Varian has developed a passion for sustainability. If all goes as planned, his actions today will grow for the next 400 years... [More]
02/2008 Searching for the best local strawberries on the Central Coast? Wondering what you’re going to find in season at your local farmers’ market? You are not alone. Until now there were few userfriendly Web resources on which to find locally grown products. That, however, is about to change... [More]
12/2007 Having trouble finding that perfect gift for the holiday season? Do your stocking stuffers leave something to be desired? Don't let the holiday sprit get lost in a department store. There are hundreds of great gifts available on the Central Coast that will be sure hits with your friends and family this year... [More]
10/2007 For years the bright-red tomato has been king. Piled high in the supermarket, these overly symmetrical ovals are placed carefully, one on top of another, until they tower above the other fruits—an obvious favorite of shoppers. Available almost year round, tomatoes, whether sliced, diced or sautéed, are a fixture in the American diet... [More]
08/2007 Red-Legged Frog, Steelhead Trout, California Pacific Pound Turtles and other endangered species wanted? "Yes,". This Vineyard owner has all but hung a Wanted sign on his gate to encourage these and other species to move in among the vines and creeks... [More]
06/2007 There are numerous U-Pick operations in the SLO Co. area that offer seasonal fruits and vegetables. Most U-Pick operations open after Memorial Day and stay open through the fall...[More]
02/2007 Nothing says Valentine's Day like a dozen long-stemmed red roses. This is why Eufloria has 11 different varieties of the traditional red rose, but that's not all...[More]
12/2006 When searching for that perfect gift for your family or friends this season, instead of fighting the crowds at local department stores, you should check out local agricultural businesses... [More]
09/2006 by RYAN MILLER Don't be fooled by the misleading weather. Autumn is here, and with it come the familiar sights of the season: Orange pumpkins swelling in fields and decorating roadside stands. Fresh apple cider served in a steaming mug or, if the fickle weather stays warm, chilled in a frosty glass. Thick stew bubbling in a pot and fogging the windows. [More]
07/2006 Hungry for local, fresh-picked and hand-selected fruits and vegetables? A cornucopia of local California produce is available seven days a week, at your local Certified Farmers' Markets... [More] |
