Some local finds for cooks, gardeners, and plant lovers

Some local finds for cooks, gardeners, and plant lovers

Thought I’d mention a few places local to me that are fun to visit in person but that also offer mail order and might be of interest to my readers. First, McEvoy Ranch in Petaluma (just a little bit south of us) is a great spot for award-winning artisan olive oil. Their oil is certified…

Healdsburg Botanical Artist Martha Kemp

Healdsburg Botanical Artist Martha Kemp

We have so many wonderful artists here in Sonoma, and I wanted to mention a recent discovery.  I’ve always admired classic botanical drawings that document plants in beautiful detail. Martha Kemp of Healdsburg is a botanical artist who has won numerous awards, including six medals from the Royal Horticulture Society (five Gold and one Silver-Gilt) .  She…