With the East Bay’s wonderful Mediterranean climate, I’ve been able to grow everything from tomatoes to garlic to several varieties of peppers in our Oakland garden.
In March 2008, my wife, Sonia, brought home a packet of Padrón pepper seeds she picked up at Berkeley’s Spanish Table. Although an avid gardener for many years, I had [...]
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The Fun of Planting and Plating Padrón Peppers
August 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment
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First Annual “Oktoberfest in the Dimond”
October 5th, 2008 · No Comments
Yesterday, my wife and I had a great time at the first annual “Oktoberfest in the Dimond.” By the look of the crowd, it was a major success.
MacArthur Blvd., between Fruitvale and Dimond Avenue, was closed off to traffic and turned over to the festivities. Two stages presenting musical entertainment were set up at either [...]
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