There is no doubt that we have officially entered the annual doldrums of summer. For gardeners that means embracing the cooler morning hours donned with the armor of sun protection as

Last weekend a friend of ours was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident. He was a dear person to many, leaving behind his wife of more than 51 years, and many

Some are called cherry tomatoes, some are called grape tomatoes. Other general terms are cocktail, mini, baby, pear, snack and bite-sized. Some of the cultivar names are Sungold, Sweet 100, Super

Many of us remember days gone by when we think things were simpler. Life didn’t have some of the quirks and twists of today. A drug store was a drug store,

California is home to more than 6,000 native plant species that thrive in local climates, require minimal water and support birds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators. These native plants existed in

A houseplant is simply an outdoor plant brought inside. Light requirements vary for indoor plants, but most of them will not tolerate direct summer sun. Tasks: • Check drip emitters to

The reason I am writing about bread pudding for this column is kind of a funny story. I have been going through many of my hundreds of cookbooks and food magazines,

The individuals at the City of Madera Parks and Community Services Department make sure to stay busy year-round with events encompassing all seasons. “I don’t want to have any downtime with

Blankets, folding chairs and families have filled the grassy amphitheater at Lions Town and Country Park as Madera’s Movies in the Park series continues its summer run. Since returning July 10,

One of the Ten Commandments tells us we shall not be envious of one another, wanting what others have. It is actually the tenth commandment, which tells me it might not