garza family farms : apricots and memories made here

the legacy of andy ' s rub : sharing a founders zest for life

rich firato sets sail : adventure awaits at morgan ' s cove

jeff bentz photography : visit the monterey bay aquarium

dining out with friends : in the heart of gilroy at gilroy bowl

inspired cooking w / margie morelos : barbecuing with passion

kids corner w / carol peters : sponge painting at besson vineyards

ON THE COVER : Bountiful produce sits ready to be shared at Gilroy ’ s thriving Pleasant Valley Garden .

Celebrating its second planting season , the garden has grown from 30 families last year to over 60 this season . The garden is free to all who wish to participate provided they agree : to share both the work and the rewards amongst the group , no selling of any kind , and all extra produce is provided to the community for free . To learn more visit : OneGivingTree . org . ON THIS PAGE : Our celebrity columnist , Roast Beef , hits the beach in Carmel CA for her first seaside adventure . Read about it on page 70 . Photos by Mike Sanchez .

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