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Detail of the show on display in the newly renovated Garden Room. Photos submitted by the Price Center

The Gathering, assemblage by Margaret Adie

Aster de Chine, mixed media by Jan Pomeroy

Illusions, mixed media on stone by Georgiana Chenault

Celebrating Women

Sun, 03/07/2021 - 5:00am

For the third consecutive year, art by women is the focus of a new gallery show held in conjunction with International Women’s Day, which takes place on March 8. “From Challenge Comes Change” features 81 individual works by more than 50 area women displayed throughout the first-floor galleries of the Price Center now through March 27. The show is free and open to the public daily. A virtual celebration planned for March 8 is also in production.

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EXPLORING NATURE: BIRDS & COLD WEATHER

Sun, 03/07/2021 - 5:00am

After our recent spell of Arctic weather, I am happy to see my backyard birds seem to be in good shape. I have a nice mixture, with robins, chickadees, titmice, goldfinches and cardinals. Plus an occasional black vulture which likes to wade in my birdbath.

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Sweet Caroline Medusa Green taking the garden world by storm

This container featuring Supertunia Black Cherry petunia, Superbena Peachy Keen verbena and Sweet Carolina Medusa Green shows the versatility of this ornamental sweet potato. Photos by Norman Winter

Sweet Caroline Medusa Green ornamental sweet potato makes its debut this spring with the most exotic texture and compact habit in the industry.

Sweet Caroline Medusa Green taking the garden world by storm

Sun, 03/07/2021 - 5:00am

It’s fun to see what all of the horticultural pundits write about after the plant trials run their course across the country. I can tell you that Medusa was, and still is, the talk of the town. I know you are already wondering, ‘Medusa who?’ And does she have snakes coming out of her head? The answer is no, and she is Sweet Caroline Medusa Green ornamental sweet potato.

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Brucato landscape relies on large stone edging to hold rock mulches in place.

Easy-care Knockout roses line front yard at Dominguez home.

Large dry creek protects McGee house entry from rainwater runoff.

Gonzales planting bed includes agave, yuccas, and yellow coreopsis. Photos courtesy of Sharon Lockett

Landscape pavers define shaded bed under pergola at the Mallard home.

Rainwater tank in corner of Longs’ enclosed courtyard supports variety of plants. Photos courtesy of Sharon Lockett

Yard of the Month

Sun, 03/07/2021 - 5:00am

After February’s freezing weather, San Marcos yards remain in recovery mode until warmer temperatures encourage new growth. So instead of a featured yard for March, here’s a selection of March winners from recent years. Most homeowners face challenges with water management (drought or deluge) and/or browsing deer, but native plants in local landscapes usually survive cold weather, even if cut back near the ground.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 03/07/2021 - 5:00am

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Sinai Pentecostal Church Pastor Sam Montoya (right) will celebrate his 50th anniversary as a pastor on Sunday. Above, Sam and his wife Melba sit together at a pew inside the church. Sinai will hold two services Sunday celebrating the Montoyas time at the church — 8:30 a.m. in Spanish and 10:30 a.m. in English. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

'THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY LIFE': Montoyas celebrate 50th anniversary as pastors of Sinai Pentecostal Church

Sat, 03/06/2021 - 1:52pm

When Sam Montoya arrived in San Marcos, he was just 21 years old. A fresh face in the community as the new pastor of Sinai Pentecostal Church.

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Left, Blue Dahlia Bistro's Coq au Vin Blanc — a savory chicken stew with mushrooms, garlic, capers, prosciutto, all cooked in a white wine cream sauce served with a side salad. Above, Blue Dahlia's breakfast sandwich served with mixed greens. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Blue Dahlia Bistro

Thu, 03/04/2021 - 7:03pm

San Marcos is blessed with a variety of great eating establishments but if you’re looking for something that is not so ordinary then you’ve got to try Blue Dahlia Bistro.