A Tale of Two Orchards
This is a story about California’s agricultural heritage that sprang forth several generations ago when European immigrants sought new opportunities in the Golden State. At first, these adventurous men and…
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Celebrating Apricots in Springtime
In March, the epic winter rains broke just long enough for a fabulous apricot bloom. The mustard was up to my neck and nearly as bright as the sun. The…
Saratoga Blossom Festival
Reminiscent of the original Blossom Festival that debuted in 1900, the Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts a day of family fun on Saturday June 23 from 10 am to 4 pm,…
Spring Fever
Spring fever set in for the first time in years during the intense California winter of 2017. The five-year drought brought inconsequential rainstorms along with freakish heat waves reaching 80…