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April 11, 2026

Vines may be dormant, but wineries are bustling

In the cold, dark days of winter, our grapevines go dormant. The grape vine stops the uptake of water from its roots to keep moisture from freezing and bursting inside the plant cells. Any remaining water inside the vine is transferred to an inter-cellular area where it can safely freeze without causing any damage. All growth is put on hold to conserve energy for the next growing season.

Buy fireworks, but not the black mushroom

Assuming no one goes out and does anything stupid today, which

Pondering the meaning of mistakes and justice

I read with interest the report about the fatal accident that

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Staying in Pace with Pacemakers

What would you do if your pet's heart suddenly stopped working properly? February is the month of National Heart Awareness and Valentine's Day. February should also be a reminder for pet owners to educate themselves on their pet's heart health. The best place to start is your veterinarian.

Year of the melon

When I left you last week, we were celebrating 2005 as the Year

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Purifying H2O

Just as you're patting yourself on the back for drinking more

Summer is perfect time to sip a little wine

I love summertime when the weather calls for relaxing on the patio with friends, sipping a chilled glass of wine and watching families of hummingbirds at the feeder.

No day at the beach

It wasn't necessarily the Lone Cypress, which is located just a

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