WHEEL OF LIGHT – April 2013
One of the most interesting and dramatic times of the year is Spring Solstice. The Sun passes from Pisces to Aries, leaving the sign with the least focus on self and the greatest awareness of Self and entering the sign that brings renewal to the individual expression of the life force. While Pisces can be dreamy and ethereal, Aries is assertive and present. This pattern is reflected in the transits this month as six planets will be in Aries at various times. The most significant of these alignments is a conjunction of the Sun and Mars.
The Fishing Report: Equal days and nights
The Vernal Equinox, which occurred on March 20, means that there are equal parts, day and night. Then the days will slowly get longer and warmer. Are we sure that didn’t happen on February 20? It surely seems like winter ended a couple of months ago and the fish apparently have the same notion.
Predicting and planting Planning local food gardens in weird weather
The warm weather of February and March has given gardeners planting fever, and a few local farmers are planting out tomatoes in hopes of being the first to bring the precious fruit to market. But is it worth the risk for a backyard gardener to plant summer crops early?
Restaurant Week Tasting your way across Sonoma County
For those looking for a special taste of Sonoma County, next week will offer a chance to dine at some of the best restaurants around for a low price, as the fourth annual Sonoma County Restaurant Week once again offers a seven-day culinary tour of the wine country.
Arts & Entertainment
Crushing it once again for the B&G Clubs
In winemaking, “crush” is not only an act essential to the art and industry of viticulture, but a term for the seasonal turn from growing to winemaking, of harvesting the grapes and releasing their juice and pulp so fermentation can begin. In Healdsburg, it's a seasonal winetasting celebration, held this year on Oct. 11.

















