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Apr 4, 2021

Wildflowers are starting to bloom. Here’s where to see them in the Bay Area and California - San Francisco Chronicle

Along Highway 1 south of Half Moon Bay, the swath of blooming yellow mustard across the coastal hills turned into a gold mine for Iacopi Farms.“A lot of people were trespassing to see them, so we just opened the gates and charged $10 per person,” said Deborah Iacopi. “With COVID, a lot of people are going stir-crazy and want to get out and see something pretty.” As April arrives, the temperature tantrum this week across the Bay Area has ignited wildflower blooms early, park rangers and field scouts say. “Seeing the wildflowers is a sign of hope,” said Rosemary Passantino at Marin County Parks and Open Space. The blooms across the region arrived even after strong winds out of the northwest dried surface soils at the tail end of a lackluster rainy season. At Iacopi Farms, while the blooms still stretch across the coastal farmland, they are just past peak, Iacopi said, and the farm may plow the flowers under next week in favor of artichokes. Across muc...

Feb 1, 2021

Plant of the Month: Sausage tree is an exotic specimen and unique addition - West Hawaii Today

Markets (Check websites for the latest hours and online markets) Wednesday: “Ho‘oulu Farmers Market” at Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay Saturday: “Keauhou Farmers Market” 8 a.m. to noon at Keauhou Shopping Center Information on their online market at keauhoufarmersmarket.com/onlinemarket “Kamuela Farmer’s Market” 7:30 a.m. to noon at Pukalani Stables “Waimea Town Market” 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Parker School in central Waimea “Waimea Homestead Farmers Market” from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Waimea middle and elementary school playground Sunday: “Pure Kona Green Market” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Amy Greenwell Garden in Captain Cook “Hamakua Harvest” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hwy 19 and Mamane Street in Honoka’a ^ ADVERTISING Plant Advice Lines Anytime via email to konamg@ctahr.hawaii.edu or call UH-CES in Kainaliu at (808) 322-4893 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Feb 1, 2021

Palm Harbor Firefighters Celebrate 100-Year-Old's Birthday - Bay News 9

People don’t become firefighters for the money, they do it because they care about people.So, it shouldn’t come as a big surprise that two Bay area firefighters decided to turn a potentially frightening situation into a heartwarming one. Palm Harbor Fire Rescue officials say firefighters Paul Holmes and Riley Botts responded on Thursday to an emergency call for Mrs. Lenore “Lee” Crowley. To protect her privacy, the agency didn’t say what the emergency was — but while assisting her, the firefighters found out Crowley was celebrating her 100th birthday. It’s clearly a special occasion, so when they were done taking care of her, Holmes and Botts decided to stop at a store for a little surprise. PHFR says the returned to Crowley’s home with her favorite flowers and a chocolate cake! They all posed for a picture. Of the firefighters were wearing masks to protect Crowley from COVID-19, but you can tell by their eyes, they were also wearing big smiles.

Feb 1, 2021

Chula Vista's top 5 floral shops to visit now - Hoodline

Southwest, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 31 Yelp reviews. Head over to 895 Palomar St., Suite A2 (at Bay Boulevard) to see for yourself. 5. Flower ConnectionPhoto: ej r./YelpFinally, again in Southwest, check out Flower Connection, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 53 reviews on Yelp. You can find the florist at 1220 Third Ave., Suite 2 (between Oxford and Kennedy streets). This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.