Category Archives: Fall 2010

As Fall deepens and the days get shorter, and we put the garden to bed for the winter, I am excited about all of the new things happening at PICA.   First, the PICA community this year is awesome.   I am … Continue reading →

As I look out my window, I see the leaves of a granny smith apple tree whose fruit has come and gone for the year. I see a young mulberry tree and remember it swaying in the rain and the … Continue reading →

Did you know that you can cook a sweet potato in the microwave in just 4 minutes? Or that if you start up the rice cooker early enough your rice will be nearly ready by the time you have to … Continue reading →

Allow me to start of this piece with gratitude. Gratitude for the cool winter winds that are blowing away that summer heat. I am grateful for the patience required as the last fruit on the trees are slowly becoming ripe. … Continue reading →

My name is Joe Coberly and I am a PICA Alum, having graduated in 2006.  Now, I run a company called Edible Ecoscapes, a sustainable landscaping business. I also teach garden classes at two schools, Ohlone Elementary and Pajaro Valley … Continue reading →