Tagged: Napa

‘Ash Wednesday’ follows nearby wildfires

Ash particles pepper an elephant ear leaf. Rinse off the debris. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Use a broom or hose to remove ash from the patio, not a leaf blower. It’s raining ash! After all...

He’s once again pumpkin king

Leonardo Urena of Napa shows off his latest Elk Grove champion pumpkin. (Photo courtesy Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival) He’s California’s pumpkin king, and has the gourd to prove it. For the fourth time,...