The Savvy Sage

Sadly, Putah Creek Natives Nursery is closing on July 15th. New homes need to be found for 16,000 native California plants sourced sustainably from the Putah-Cache watershed. All plants are 40% off wholesale pricing with no minimum order. Contact Ina Rommeck at nursery@putahcreekcouncil.

Zinnias blaze in sun, Summer's palette vivid, bright, Petals dance with light.

Words have many definitions, but when I was studying anthropology of education, I learned that from an anthropologist's point of view, agriculture is different from horticulture. The difference is that agriculture is based on growing food or other products to sell.

One of the interesting things about living in a town that is surrounded by farmland and open countryside is the interface between wildlife and human civilization.

In May 2024, my husband Michael and I ventured to the south of Spain, focusing our travels on Andalusia. Our arrival in Crdoba coincided with the city's vibrant Spring festivals, a highlight of which is the renowned Patios of Crdoba competition, a cherished cultural tradition.