A couple of years ago I wrote that I had been fortunate enough to not have to deal with gophers. At the time, I cited the prevalence of two plants in my yard, datura (a.k.a. Jimsom Weed) and spurge (euphorbia sp.) as likely deterrents to the little furballs, according …

No fewer than four emails found their way into my inbox, reminding me about the opportunity to give comment on the City of Chico General Plan tomorrow. The City Council and Planning commission will be reviewing the plan’s introduction, sustainability, and land use elements.
Yes, I will be there, giving …

Due to time constraints this summer, I will not be coordinating the Gardeners’ Swap Meet Program this season. (I am happy to train a replacement coordinator, if anyone wants to volunteer. . .)
But do not despair! You are still welcome to get together with friends and neighbors to swap …

My apologies to those who have commented to this blog this spring and have not seen their comment posted. A glitch in the system resulted in my not receiving any emails informing me of your comments, dating back to March. And I just thought people were too busy …

I saw my first pipevine swallowtail butterfly caterpillar yesterday, on the Chico Country Day School campus. Pretty stunning, as far as caterpillars go. Keep an eye out for them in Bidwell Park and anywhere pipevine is growing.

I would be remiss if I didn’t plug Chico’s Second Annual Bicycle Music Festival, which will roll this coming Saturday, June 5 featuring a total of eleven bands at four different venues around town.
All of the electricity requirements for the event will be supplied by stationary bikes hooked up to …

Those of us meat-eaters who purchase poultry in this country have become used to big birds. They are, of course, bred to be big and fed to be big, often in a manner that is, shall we say, becoming ecologically pass.
Greg, John, and Raquel over at Massa Organics (rice, …