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Learn How to Grow Roses at Menagerie Farm and Flower 

Have you ever dreamed of having a rose garden? Felicia Alvarez of Menagerie Farm and Flower wants to help you make those dreams a reality.  Born and raised on a small farm in Sutter County,...

Burns Blossom Farm: Small Farm, Big Dreams

Farming isn’t just a job for Kyle and Mel Burns of Burns Blossom Farm - it’s a dream come true. Kyle had always enjoyed helping his mother in the garden. He even took ag classes in community...

The Sunsweet Growers Store: A Hidden Gem in Yuba City

Sunsweet products are available at most grocers, but Yuba City residents know that the Sunsweet Growers Store is the best place to stock up on premium dried fruit, unique sweets, locally produced...

Wild River Fruit: Growing Kiwi, Naturally

At Wild River Fruit, words like “sustainable” and “organic” aren’t just buzzwords; they’re a way of life. Wild River Fruit was founded by Gordon Noland over 60 years ago in...

New Clairvaux Vineyard: Rich History, Bright Future

The tale of New Clairvaux Vineyard reads a bit like a “who’s who” of California history. This historic winery’s past is rivaled only by its unique varietals and bright future.  New...

The Best Loaded Baked Potato Recipe – Easy and Delicious

Loaded baked potatoes are the Swiss Army knife of comfort food—versatile, satisfying, and so darn easy to make. There’s nothing quite like cracking open a baked potato, still steaming, its...

A look at Wine Country, the Food & Farms of Sonoma County

If California has a soul, you'll find it wandering through the rolling vineyards, bustling markets, and farm-to-table dining rooms of Sonoma County. Welcome to Sonoma County: Where...

Gowan’s Heirloom Cider from Bud to Bottle

Nestled in the heart of Mendocino County, where rolling hills kiss the horizon and the air smells faintly of redwoods and ripe apples, Gowan's Heirloom Cider has been quietly crafting magic for over...

SingleThread Farm & Restaurant: Where Farming Meets Fine Dining

Nestled in the rolling hills of Sonoma County lies a place where the boundaries between farm and fine dining blur in the most exquisite way possible. Welcome to SingleThread Farm. This...

Holistic Agriculture Practices at Filigreen Biodynamic Farm

When you first step onto Filigreen Biodynamic Farm in Boonville, California, it doesn’t just feel alive – it feels like it’s breathing. There’s a pulse here, a hum beneath the rich Mendocino...

A Simple Bone-Building Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies—they’re quick and tasty. Smoothies are a perfect middle ground between a snack and a meal. But this isn’t just any strawberry smoothie. Nope. This is a bone-building powerhouse,...

The Best Savory Dried Fruit Recipes

Savory dried fruit recipes are all the rage. If you're not already adding dried fruit to savory dishes, you should be! It's no secret that we're huge fans of dried fruit. Obviously, dried fruit...

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