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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

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SEW FAST Garlic City Mercantile owner David Peoples

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Peoples pays it forward Gilroyan David Peoples is a community supporter

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hroughout his 74 years, Gilroyan David Peoples, owner of Garlic City Mercantile, has given back to the community in countless ways, so much so he was voted Man of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce in 1993.

Peoples’ participation in the Garlic Festival, Gilroy Sister Association, the Portuguese Hall, St. Mary’s and the Gilroy Downtown Association are just a few examples of his tireless commitment to a community he loves.

The community reciprocates his love. Three local business women personally experienced the benefit of Peoples’ pay-itforward philosophy. Due to his guidance, the women struck out on their own individual entrepreneurial ventures.

On April Fool’s Day 1977, Peoples and his wife Marianne opened their, “first foray into retail,” the Nimble Thimble, on the corner of Martin and Monterey, where Amaretto Boutique is today. ➝ 6

SEW NICE David Peoples has helped numerous Gilroyan entrepreneurs get their start, including Linda Williams of Nimble Thimble.

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DAVID PEOPLES

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GIVING BACK On many occassions David Peoples opened the

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back of his store and mentored to-be business owners.

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“When we opened we were strictly a sewing store, we were a resource for the tailor and the knitter and the crocheter,” Peoples said.

Throughout the years Peoples has relocated his shop three times and with each move he’s recreated the store. By his second move what had started out as a sewing store, became an alterations, quilting, embroidery and garlicky gadgets store.

In 1992 one of the ladies on his staff, Fidelina Leos, decided she wanted her own alterations shop but she had no idea how or where to start.

Peoples offered to rent the backspace of his store allowing Leos to immediately jump into her own business venture. The next four years Leos garnered experience and mentorship working closely with Peoples and by 1996, she was ready to move out on her own.

That move was the start of Fidelina’s, located at 92 Fifth St, where

she’s continued to thrive for more than 20 years.

“He’s such a wonderful man,” Leos said. “It would have been harder for me without his help. I will always appreciate all he did for me, and he is in my heart, he and his wife, they are people I love.”

“He is the angel that God put in my path. Mr. Peoples is one of the kindest and nicest persons that God put in my path. He always had a smile. I consider Dave and Marianne like family, and they are always there when I need them.”

In 2000 Peoples moved once again, to the current location, 7550 Monterey Road, next door to Gilroy Bowl.

“I bring with me the quilt shop, the garlic, and the embroidery, and I’m doing all three of those things at that time,” Peoples said.

Linda Williams, an avid quilter and regular customer of the Nimble Thimble had worked in biotech for years and by 2002 she was

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ready to immerse herself in the world of entrepreneurship.

There was just one problem.

“So I knew how to do everything for someone else but the business end of it was somehow out of scope for me,” Williams said. “More and more I talked about wanting to have a shop and Dave talked about not wanting to have a shop.”

The timing was perfect for them both.

“So we had this arrangement that she would run it, (the Nimble Thimble). She’d not been in retail before and she wanted to get some experience,” Peoples said.

Williams took the reins of the Nimble Thimble in March 2013, and for the next two years operated the store while Peoples continued his embroidery business in the back of the shop.

In March 2015, Williams moved the Nimble Thimble to 7455 Monterey Road, next door to Garlic City Café.

“I don’t think the shop would be

here today if it hadn’t been for Dave and the time and effort he put in.

We’re still very close and he’s very, very supportive of not just me, but everybody in town. He’s a great guy.

Gilroy is his life,” Williams said.

Williams has followed in Peoples’ footsteps when it comes to paying it forward.

After Shelly Rue moved to Gilroy in 2015 she secured employment at Williams’ store. At her boss’ suggestion Rue began taking quilting lessons and soon discovered she had a real talent for it. So much so she decided to open her own in-home store called, Quilters Union.

“I can’t wait until I can pay it forward to someone else,” Rue said.

The same year that Williams moved out of Garlic City Mercantile, newly retired locals, Carol and Al Gutierrez, considered taking on an entrepreneurial venture, but they had no idea how to begin such a bold move.

Once again, Peoples stepped in and offered the back of his store, now vacant, for the Gutierrez’s to try out the embroidery business, a perfect fit for Carol who loved embroidery so much she’d purchase her own home embroidery machine years before.

“He has all this practical experience that he’s willing to share.”

Carol said. “He’s a gift, he really is, he’s a gift to help give me this, and he’s so patient.”

On July 1, 2015, the Gutierrez’s purchased the embroidery business from Peoples.

“It’s been a nice evolution, getting to know him and I feel like I can reach out to him for help,” Al said. “I hope we can do that for other people.”

Peoples is reluctant to credit himself for all he’s contributed to the community because as he sees it, he’s just doing what he loves to do.

“Every day I have that kind of fulfillment that I was able to help this person with that, makes me feel good,” Peoples said with an ear-to-ear grin. “All of these things I enjoy. I enjoy the retail part. I enjoy the interacting with people.

I enjoy being involved with all the groups that I’m involved with, otherwise I wouldn’t be doing it. It’s my community, I was born here, I’m going to be here, I’m going to be buried here.”

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MEET SANTA Join Santa Claus at First Street Coffee House for some Holiday cheer. Santa is stopping by Gilroy before heading out for his busiest night of the year.

Everyone is invited to meet, take pictures, and share wishlists with Santa during his visit. Drop in Saturday, Dec. 23, 10am-noon at First Street Coffee House, 1211 First St. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y7wnvo3f.

MORGAN HILL

PUPPET SHOW Experience the artistry of The Fratello Marionettes at The North Pole Review. The Fratello Marionettes shows are filled with marionettes ranging in size from 1 to 3 feet tall. This production showcases the high-kicking antics of the Russian Trepak Dancers, the graceful ice skater Crystal Chandelier, and features dazzling acrobatic penguins. The North Pole Review will be presented Saturday, Dec. 23, 10:15am at the Morgan Hill Library, 650 W. Main Ave. For more information, visit fratellomarionettes.com.

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MAGICAL EXTRAVAGANZA Gather the whole family and head to A Magical Holiday Celebration Extravaganza, hosted by Doug the Surfing Magician. This big magical variety show is perfect for the whole family and will be packed with comedy magic, audience participation, musical performances and exciting world class juggling. Don’t miss the fun Saturday, Dec. 23, 1:30-3:30pm at Corralitos Cultural Center, 127 Hames Road. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/yaz7aw7j.

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Learn something new and have a great time at Country Line Dancing Lessons in Morgan Hill. Head to The Hill for Line Dance for Charity Month and the $5 drop in class fee will be donated to Martha’s Kitchen to feed families in the community. Get on the dance floor Wednesday, Dec. 27, 7-9:30pm at The Hill, 17330 Monterey St. Instruction starts at 7:30pm.

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THEATER

Ballet of the century

ANNUAL TRADITION San Benito Dance Academy continues with its holiday tradition.

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San Benito Dance Academy presents 10th annual ‘The Nutcracker’

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black-tie affair on Christmas Eve, booming with presents, children, a magician—a young girl enamored with a wooden nutcracker.

The famous ballet based on the century-old story The Nutcracker, has become an annual tradition for San Benito Dance Academy (SBDA).

Yet it is a bittersweet celebration.

“This is our 10th annual year, and this is my last year,” says SBDA founder and owner, Kim Lavagnino, who has been directing the theatrical ballet since the beginning.

“It’s a good thing,” Lavagnino adds. “But it’s very emotional for me.”

Lara Lichten, who is currently the assistant director for SBDA, will become the new owner and

director of the Dance Academy in January.

“I am extremely excited in anticipation of becoming owner/director,” says Lichten, who has instructed with the Dance Academy since 2013.

Lichten is also excited about the upcoming Nutcracker performances.

“It’s a big anniversary celebration and opportunity to honor Kim, and give her a big send-off into the next chapter of her life,” Lichten says.

Those behind the scenes and on stage have been working hard to send Lavagnino off with their best performance yet.

The cast of roughly 175, features Xochitl Azcona and Katelyn Vass (sharing the role of Clara) and Cam Burchard as the Nutcracker.

It is directed by Lavagnino and

choreographed by Lavagnino, Lichten, and instructors Stephanie Hicks and Emma Tomasini.

Paula Azcona is the costumer and bookkeeper, Alissa Vass assists with the production.

“I would say 99 percent of this cast are students,” says Lavagnino.

Out of the large cast, about 70 of them are what Lavagnino lovingly refers to as “little people”—children age 6 and younger. But many cast in the show are parents of students and boys who have previously danced in past performances.

Lavagnino assures that there is something for everyone. For instance, the physical humor she places in the show is a hit with the younger male audience.

“For the little boys, that keeps them hooked in—and for everyone really,” she says.

Aside from the comic relief, the caliber of talent in the older dancers will thrill those who enjoy professional ballets.

“We have several pre-professional ballerinas who have been trained at our studio, and they bring a lot of expertise and technical know-how to the traditional ballet,” Lichten says.

Lavagnino says that she raised the age requirement for some of the dance numbers, too. Therefore, audience-goers who have seen SBDA’s previous performances may notice a difference in the dances.

“We’ve been able to make the choreography more difficult, which just makes for a better dance,” she says.

Lavagnino has enjoyed watching every one of these dances.

“I said to myself when I knew it was going to be my last show, ‘I’m going to enjoy every moment of this and just soak it all up, because it’s just so fulfilling and so gratifying,’” says Lavagnino.

The Nutcracker will be performed at Sherwood Hall, 940 N. Main Street in Salinas, at 1pm and 6pm on Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23.

For tickets or more information, visit sanbenitodanceacad emy.com/nutcracker-tickets.html.

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Discover California’s essence with California Field Atlas, and meet Obi Kaufmann, the author and illustrator of this number one, best-selling book.

California Field Atlas will guide readers through all parts of California while delighting with hundreds of hand-painted maps, illustrations, and wildlife renderings based on Kaufmann’s decades of walking the backcountry of California. Be prompt as available copies are the last of the sold out first printing and are limited. Enjoy a conversation with the author and have books signed and personalized Saturday, Dec. 23, noon-2pm at BookSmart, 1295 E. Dunne Ave, Suite 120, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit mybooksmart.indielite.org.

GILROY HOLIDAY@NIGHT Return to Gilroy Gardens for the magic of the season at Holiday@Night as festive

strings of twinkling lights, Santa, ice skating and live shows usher in the tradition of the holidays. Enjoy a grand holiday feast and bundle up with family while riding around

the park on the train. Experience Holiday@Night Friday-Saturday, Dec. 22-23, 4-9pm at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway.

Rides will not be in operation during Holiday@Night. For more information, visit gilroygardens.org.

TRIVIA NIGHT Gather some friends and head to Live Event Trivia at Stubby’s Sports Bar & Grill. This trivia game has something for everyone featuring four fun rounds of questions with themes including movie scenes, “finish the lyric” and even serious trivia for all the smarties. The winning team will take home the belt Tuesday, Dec. 26, 7:30-9pm at Stubby’s Sports Bar & Grill, 707

First St. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/y9r9lcfa.

FUNK-FOR-ALL Spend the last Friday night of the year at a funk-forall with Funkranomicon featuring Jackie Turner. Attendees are invited to get down with the dynamic, high energy and hip funk and soul music of this Bay Area favorite. Wine and craft beers will be available, cost is $10 at the door. End 2017 on a funky note Friday, Dec. 29, 8pm-midnight at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey St. For more information, visit thedistricttheater.com.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Cross off a few more holiday gift list items while doing some good at Live Oak Adult Day Services’ Holiday Boutique.

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WINTER CAMP

Children are invited to Winter Camp at The Little Gym of Morgan Hill.

Attendees will learn new skills, create fun crafts and make new friends at a fun, safe place to be during the holidays. Half and full day options are available and participants may choose to attend as many or as few days as needed.

Sign up for Winter Camp Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 27-29, 9am-4pm at The Little Gym of Morgan Hill, 15750 Vineyard Blvd, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit thelittlegym.com/morganhillca.

Browse the many wonderful holiday decorations, ornaments, home baked goods, jewelry, scarves, greeting cards and more, all at great prices.

All sales will benefit the nonprofit day services center. The Holiday Boutique will be open daily through Dec. 31, 9am-3pm at Live Oak Adult Day Services, 651 W. Sixth St. For more information, call 408.847.5491.

MORGAN HILL JOLLY JUMP Jump on down to Pump It Up of Morgan Hill to celebrate the holidays at its Jolly Jump.This special open jump is available for jumpers of all ages.

Children will enjoy four giant inflatables, imagination blocks, arts and crafts and face painting.

When the kids are done jumping they will also receive a special goodie. The Jolly Jump will be held Friday, Dec. 22, 3-4:30pm at

Include the whole family in celebrating the arrival of 2018 at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose’s version of the ball drop in Times Square and countdown to noon across the time zones. Attendees will enjoy family hugs, a noisy celebration, shout outs to different countries at the different ball drops and more. Celebrate the start of 2018 on Sunday, Dec. 31, noon4pm at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose.

For more information, visit cdm.org.

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OPEN MIC Share the holiday vibe with a welcoming crowd in a creative music scene at Acoustic Open Mic Wednesdays in Morgan Hill.

This amplified acoustic open mic can accommodate acoustic string instruments, handheld acoustic rhythm instruments and smaller drums. Comedy, poetry, spoken word, singing and rap are also welcome. Food, beverages, gelato and more are available and the outdoor seating area is great for side jams. Get up on stage Wednesday, Dec. 27, 7-9pm at GVA Grinds Vines Automobilia Cafe, 17400 Monterey

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SALINAS THE NUTCRACKER Be a part of a holiday tradition and join San Benito Dance Academy as it presents its 10th annual Nutcracker show. This unforgettable experience features a cast of dancers from ages three to adult presenting the timeless tale of Clara, her beloved Nutcracker and their adventures on Christmas Eve. Revel in this holiday staple Friday and Saturday, Dec. 22-23, 1pm or 6pm each day at Sherwood Hall, 940 North Main St. For more information, visit sanbenitodanceacademy.com. ➝ 14

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COUNTDOWN CELEBRATION Get the New Year’s party started with Jammin’ Band at The District Theater. Noted for bringing explosive energy to each performance, Jammin’ Band features a horn section, full rhythm section and four lead vocals that will bring in the new year with a mix of Latin, R&B and Old School.

Countdown with Jammin’ Band Sunday, Dec. 31, 9pm-1:30am at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey Road. For more information, visit thedistricttheater.com.

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ENERGY AUDIT The City of Morgan Hill encourages residents to sign up for HomeIntel, a new free energy efficiency service from Home Energy Analytics that helps all PG&E and Silicon Valley Clean Energy customers save money on utility bills.

Receive an online analysis of energy use based on smart meter data and custom recommendations to save money. The program is available for free to all Morgan Hill residents with more than 12 months of usage data and no solar panels. For more information or to start the Smart Audit, visit hi.hea.com/.

PRIDE FUNDRAISER

Enjoy a night of festive fun at Salinas Valley Pride’s fundraiser, “Naughty or Nice?” Attendees will start off the Christmas holiday weekend celebrating whether they have been naughty or nice this year. All door proceeds will help fund the 2018 annual Salinas Valley Pride festival. Ages 21 and over only, with valid ID. The best holiday outfit will win $100. Celebrate Friday, Dec. 22, 9pm-2am at Franco’s Norma Jean’s Nightclub, 10639 Merritt St, Castroville. For more information, visit salinasvalleypride.com.

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EVENTS

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WATERCOLORS EXHIBIT Visit the Mission San Juan Bautista Museum and view an exhibit of Nancy Burtch Hauk’s California Mission watercolors. The exhibit, “Loving Watercolor: Paintings of the California Missions by Nancy Burtch Hauk (1944-2016),” will feature watercolors and gouaches of Hauk’s favorite missions. Many paintings in this show are recent finds that have never before been exhibited.

The exhibit is open through March 2018, Mondays-Saturdays, 9:30am-4:45pm and Sundays,

10am-5pm at the Mission San Juan Bautista Museum, 406 Second St, San Juan Bautista. For more information, call 831.238.5254.

WINERY CHRISTMAS Enjoy Guglielmo’s 29th annual Christmas at the Winery, featuring award winning wines, gourmet food, hot mulled wine, holiday carolers and musicians.

Browse the huge selection of holiday decor and Christmas items and visit the expanded gift shop, open daily through Christmas Eve. Experience Christmas at the Winery Saturday and Sunday Dec. 23-24, 10am-5pm each day at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 East Main Ave, Morgan Hill. $10

INDIVISIBLE MOVEMENT Join Indivisible South Valley, a grassroots effort aligned with the national Indivisible Movement, in working to protect the democracy and core values of society, with a focus on local communities.

Indivisible South Valley meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Attend the next meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 7-8:30pm at Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit indivisblesv.org.

HOLIDAY WINE TASTING Solis WInery is offering their awardwinning vintage wines from their library cellar to celebrate the holiday season. Guests are invited to taste and/or purchase handselected, limited, super-premium wines. Quantities are limited.

Experience Holiday Library Wine Tasting weekends through Dec. 31 at Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy. For more information, visit soliswinery.com.

LEAF LIFTER Leaves are a major cause of local flooding. Leaves will fall, accumulate in the streets and clog up storm drain inlets, grates, and gutters. Neither City crews nor the street sweeper can effectively remove leaves throughout the entire City. Simply raking and removing leaves in the street and gutter can a big step is taken toward protecting

homes and the neighborhood. The leaves removed today won't cause a flood tomorrow! Be a “Leaf Lifter” today! For tips, visit valleywater. org/Services/FloodSafetyTips.aspx GALA GETAWAY Make the scene at Casa de Fruta’s traditional gala New Year’s Eve Party. Enjoy an unforgettable start to the new year with a catered dinner, dancing, champagne and party favors.

Attendees are invited to spend a leisurely New Year’s without having to drive by taking advantage of the Inn and RV Park that are just steps away from the gala activities. Ring in the new year Sunday, Dec. 31, 6:30pm-12:15am at the Casa de Fruta Music Hall, 10011 Pacheco Pass Hwy 152, Hollister. Call 408.842.9316 or visit casadefruta.com.

MASQUERADE BALL Dress to impress this New Year’s Eve at Granada Theatre’s Masquerade Ball. Attendees will enjoy a cocktail reception, three-course plated dinner by executive chef Mark Johnson, music by Professional Folk and DJ dance party with DJ SHO-T and a midnight champagne toast. Attendees must be 21 or older, formal attire is required and masquerade masks are preferred.

Enjoy the festivities Sunday, Dec. 31, 7pm-midnight at Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey St, Morgan Hill.

For more information and tickets, visit lealgranadatheater.com.

CYCLOCROSS RACE Experience the most fan friendly bicycle race at Cyclocross at Lion Oaks Ranch.

Race #7 of the Central Coast CycloCross (CCCX) Race Series and the 2017/18 Northern California Nevada Cycling Association (NCNCA) District Championships are being held in Coyote Valley. Participants will experience a traditional course looping through a combination of pavement, flagstone walkway, grass, dirt, sand and other obstacles.

Online registration deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 3, on site late registration will also be available for an additional charge. Join the race Saturday, Jan. 6, 7:30am at Lion Oaks Ranch, 455 Kalena Ave, Morgan Hill. Visit lionoakscx.com.

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KNICK-KNACKS In addition to fun ornaments, Maison A carries a nice selection of books, lotions, jewelry and women’s fashions.

French country boutique Last minute gifts at Maison A

each one in a different theme.

There’s a garden botanical tree, a peppermint gingerbread tree, a pomegranate pine tree, what’s the fourth tree? — and each is a standout for any home.

With a wide array of gifts there’s something for everyone on the shopping list, and a majority of the items featured in Maison A are U.S.-made.

As far as specialty items go, Leslie is proud to be the sole distributor in the South Valley area of Rosy Ring Candles.

Beyond the holiday ornaments and decorations the store regularly stocks local San and Frantoio Grove olive oil, as well a nice selection of books, body and hand lotions, jewelry, women’s fashions, including shoes, and silk and cashmere scarves.

“Nordstrom carries the same scarves and they charge 25 percent, or more, for the same scarves,” sales associate, Deanna Brown says.

The store also offers a popular brand of baby clothes, Milk Barn, which manufactures its

items from bamboo and cotton.

And a perfect holiday gift are the Snoozies ballerina slippers, which are cozy, washable and form fitting.

Free gift wrapping is offered on all purchases and the store’s hours are: Tuesday through Thursday, 11am to 6pm, Friday 11am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday noon to 4pm.

For more information, go to: facebook.com/Maison-A-660900163943249 or call, 408.782.5970.

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ho needs to go to France when you can go to Maison A in Morgan Hill?

Described by owner Andrea Leslie as a French country gift shop, the store at 17511 Monterey Road meets everyone’s need for the holidays.

“It’s basically a one-stop shop for unique gifts,” says Leslie.

One peak inside shows that it’s also all about Christmas, with four fully decorated 6-foot Christmas trees featured throughout the store,

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HOME & GARDEN

A passion for plants

AVAILABLE LOCALLY Carman’s Nursery was the first to make certain

plant species available in the area, including the New Zealand Kiwi.

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Carman’s introduced many varieties to the region

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By NANCY SCHRAMM

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elcome once again to my annual Memories of a Nursery Child.

One never thinks of their parents as being on the cutting edge, at least until a little maturity emerges. But as I think back to the Carman’s Nursery of my childhood, there was an interesting mix of old fashioned and forward-looking.

In my memory, the nursery facilities and techniques were all fairly basic and low-tech. The greenhouse vent was operated by hand, pulled by a chain connected to the gear near the roof. The cash register was purchased second-hand from the Campbell Lumber Company in the 1950s.

Each sale had to be hand-written on

a roll of paper that was advanced by the pull of a lever. Watering was done by hand until the nursery moved to Mozart Avenue in the 1970s and we finally got overhead misters and sprinklers, which simplified watering in several areas. As unsophisticated as some of the methods may have been, they were practical and worked. For instance, soil was mixed in a cement mixer. Several shovels each, in turn, of redwood sawdust, sand and topsoil were added to the rotating cement mixer. This method was used for over forty years, and worked perfectly fine for a small nursery.

Tried and true methods may have been good enough for nursery operations, but when it came to plants, only something new and

exciting was able to feed my dad, Ed Carman’s passion for plants.

In 1969, a group of New Zealand nursery owners traveled to California and toured the state.

Dad belonged to the California Nurserymen’s Association, the group that organized and hosted the tour.

I believe this was when Dad started reaching out to plantspeople around the world, looking for wonderful new plants to bring and introduce to California. The connections to New Zealand were particularly rewarding as far as suitable plant material, since the climate areas there are very similar to those in California. While kiwi vines (Actinicia deliciosa) had been in California since the 1940s, my dad imported some named varieties from New Zealand in the 1960s, nurtured them through the quarantine period and propagated them. The plants he offered for sale were the first available to the home gardener in the Santa Clara Valley. Rhodohypoxis, a bulb originally from South Africa, came to us in the 1980s via New Zealand as well. Now you can see these plants for sale in grocery stores. Dymondia margaretae, a hard-working, drought tolerant and beautiful ground cover from South Africa was introduced to California by my dad.

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