Around Town Public Works hosts inaugural event: Sustainable Practices for Residential Landscapes By Sam Richards | February 24, 2020 On Feb 27 local experts will offer displays and information about the ways residential gardens can be part of community action against effects of extreme weather.
Around Town How home gardeners can help heal ecosystems | Ecologist Doug Tallamy speaks at community meeting By Kathryn Pritchett, Piedmont Garden Club | October 25, 2019 The birds and the bees -- and how our backyards can help -- were the topic of a community event hosted by Piedmont Garden Club.
Featured in Category Memory gardens curated specifically for dementia patients can stir minds By Jenn Director Knudsen | MemoryWell News for the Ages | August 13, 2019 The power of plant-related activities can help people with memory loss feel happier and be more socially engaged and aware of their surroundings.
Around Town When trees are cut down — on private property By Sam Richards | July 23, 2019 After losing privacy when a neighbor took out a stand of redwoods, resident wants to talk about requiring notification of proposed tree removals.
Bay Area 2 fruit flies found in Palo Alto pose threat to native wildlife By Supriya Yelimeli | Bay City News | July 9, 2019 Exotic pests usually hitchhike on fruits and produce transported illegally from other countries.
Home & Garden When it’s time to let go … of your stuff By Sunny Morton | MemoryWell News for the Ages | June 25, 2019 Whether by choice or of necessity, downsizing a home takes some preparation.
City Piedmont City Council to consider design guidelines update By Kevin Jackson, City of Piedmont Planning Director | May 23, 2019 Includes multi-family residential construction, commercial and mixed-use construction commercial signage, and landscaping.
Around Town New resident ruffles feathers on Pala Avenue By Exedra Staff | May 1, 2019 A Great Horned Owl moves in and local crows are having none of it.
housing Are in-law units the secret solution to the state’s housing shortage? By Matt Levin | CALmatters | April 4, 2019 The solution that's proved most immediately effective has been rather small in size: "Accessory Dwelling Units," AKA in-law units or granny flats.
Around Town Piedmont Connect and StopWaste offer “Home Energy Score” assessment By Ronna Kelly | Piedmont Connect | April 2, 2019 Home tours and assessments provide information on how to reduce greenhouse gas emission in your home.