Napa Valley

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Small garden, big harvest: surprising success with corn

Last summer the Napa County Master Gardeners field-testing group agreed to try growing corn. I think I must have missed the meeting when this was decided as I have avoided […]

A European Hornbeam hedge at the Royal Botanical Garden in Edinburgh, Scotland. David Shubin photo
In Scotland’s gardens, a Napa arborist finds lessons in letting nature lead
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American Canyon man faces manslaughter charges for Silverado Trail crash
Hoopes Vineyard. Kerana Todorov photo
Napa judge declines to vacate million-dollar judgement against Hoopes, winery remains open
"No Kings" day demonstrators in Calistoga on March 28. Clark James Mishler photo
Thousands rally in Napa County as ‘No Kings’ protests draw crowds across U.S.
Michael “the Mender” Herzog helps keep the shelves of the Napa County Library in working order. Anthony Halstead photo
‘The Mender’ – Napa volunteer has spent 31 years preserving library books
Napa County Supervisor Anne Cottrell discusses wildfires, insurance and other local topics with upvalley residents at the Calistoga Roastery in March 2025. Clark James Mishler photo
Cottrell, Gallagher unopposed; Napa County’s all-female board likely to continue
Napa County supervisors have discussed implementing state law that allows wine tastings in vineyards. Kerana Todorov photo
Napa County sunsets winery code compliance program
Jackson U’Ren performs as part of Broadway and Vine, at Inglenook Winery. Bob McClenahan photo
Broadway and Vine connects Napa Valley students with stars of the New York stage
Finished municipal compost. Cindy Watter photo
Compost: A simple way to enrich soil and reduce waste