MARIPOSA – “Oak trees are one of the iconic symbols of California open space. Dark-green oaks scattered across spring-green or summer-golden hillsides give Sierra foothill residents our sense of place,” says Becky Miller-Cripps, a representative of UC’s Natural Resources Program who works out of Tuolumne County. She will present a free public workshop on oaks July 20, from 10 a.m. ...

How to Attract Beneficials and Create Wildlife Habitat MARIPOSA — Humans are not the only creatures who love the mountains. We share the county with a plethora of critters, from beautiful butterflies to less-beautiful toads. Mariposa County Master Gardeners will present a hands-on workshop Saturday, Oct. 27, all about the good guys in your garden and how to make them ...

MARIPOSA – Local heirloom tomatoes are vine-ripened for you to taste and savor at the Mariposa Tomato Fest, Sept. 29-30, at the Arts Park and along the Mariposa Creek Parkway. This free family event features the best-tasting tomatoes ever, and allows you and your family to enjoy downtown Mariposa and visit family farms to see first-hand their best growing practices. ...

YEAR ROUND GARDENINGYes, you can have home-grown vegetables all year-round. It takes planning, work and some easy-to-find knowledge, but wouldn’t spinach right out of the garden be a great addition to your hot dip on New Year’s Eve? This is a quick and by no means comprehensive guide, but we’ll tell you where to find more info.